Hope
by Kym on June 25, 2007
What a wonderful gift of hope our family was given this morning! Mom woke up, and not only did she focus on us, but she was able to respond to commands, and answer yes/no questions by shaking and nodding her head. This is a huge leap from yesterday, and I was tearfull with relief. To be able to tell her what was happening, to tell her how much I love her, and to see it acknowledged in her eyes, was such a blessing after these stress filled days.
As acceptance of the current situation comes, so does the reeling blow of realizing how long a recovery process she’s likely to have. Months. Such a frightening word suddenly; months. And yet, I’m grateful that we’ll have those months, and the years to come afterwards. Having been overwhelmed by fear and heartache, I would be ungrateful if I didn’t acknowledge the blessing that is Hope.
29 comments
So very glad to hear that she is awake and doing better! Praise the Lord!!!
by Deanne on June 25, 2007 at 3:37 am. #
I am very behind and quite late on lending any prayers but you get them from hereonout.
How frightening. I am so glad there’s a wonderful piece to such scary moments before. Here’s to the recovery being much quicker than anticipated and the source being found soon.
Many prayers and hugs to your family.
by M on June 25, 2007 at 3:46 am. #
So what do they think is going on with her? Any ideas at all???
So happy things are looking up, that recovery is coming :)
—I’ve been meaning to tell you, I love your little current weight thingy. I like how it says ‘current height’–I soooo wish I could just grow about 4 inches. Then my weight would match my height :)—
by Elizabeth-W on June 25, 2007 at 4:26 am. #
The diagnosis they’re hoping to confirm is viral encephalitis…a pretty serious case. =( But curable, thank heaven.
by Kimberly on June 25, 2007 at 4:28 am. #
That is great news. I hope that her recovery will be quicker than anticipated. Even though this was a huge stress for you, I think it is a blessing that you are able to appreciate more fully that you have your mother in your life and that you have a good relationship with her.
I am sure you will have many continued prayers for her swift recovery.
by Heffalump on June 25, 2007 at 4:30 am. #
Wow, how wonderful!
by Carrot Jello on June 25, 2007 at 5:27 am. #
Hope is such a wonderful gift and blessing the Lord has given us. I am glad your family is feeling its effects. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you deal with everything over the coming months. We love you and we are with you!
by An Ordinary Mom on June 25, 2007 at 5:50 am. #
I’m grateful for your hope. I’m glad that there’s an end in sight, even though it seems very far away right now. Beautiful post, though. I’ll keep you both in my prayers.
by Brillig on June 25, 2007 at 6:19 am. #
Viral encephalitis, yikes.
Your mama is a strong woman, she’s pulling off it, yay! Hope is a wonderful blessing. I also hope the recovery is shorther that anticipated.
Bless her and your family.
by No Cool Story on June 25, 2007 at 6:40 am. #
Oh! I so wish I had seen this last night! What an AMAZING gift . . . I’m glad she woke up before you needed to be back home.
I’ll continue to keep the situation close to my heart and prayers. I’m glad they’re working towards a diagnosis that has a recovery prognosis (albeit a long one)! *HUGS*
by Kate on June 25, 2007 at 11:01 am. #
I’m so glad she is awake and alert now. I hope her recovery goes well.
by Kara on June 25, 2007 at 1:37 pm. #
That is wonderful!!!
by Tirzah on June 25, 2007 at 2:01 pm. #
Such good news!
by PJ on June 25, 2007 at 2:18 pm. #
I am so glad to see an update…and to see a good one has put a huge smile on my face. I am so very relieved that she is on the mend.
Thanks for the update. I will be thinking of you!
by Cate on June 25, 2007 at 2:29 pm. #
sigh of relief! I am so glad for you and all the answered prayers.
by Dapoppins on June 25, 2007 at 3:56 pm. #
Glad to hear that things are looking up!
by Amanda on June 25, 2007 at 4:40 pm. #
I’m glad she’s doing better. My mom got sick when I was in high school, so I know how hard it is to see your mom be sick. I also understand the months and months of recovery… Good luck and lots of e-support.
by jlk on June 25, 2007 at 5:24 pm. #
Oh Kim! I’m so glad.
Yes, recovery can be a long process, which is why family is such a gift.
by Nic on June 25, 2007 at 6:20 pm. #
I’m so, so, so glad to read this! What a relief to you. Good luck on the recovery; it will be trying, but you will make it through. Hugs to you, and grateful prayers, too.
by Beth on June 25, 2007 at 6:47 pm. #
I keep looking for my comment and then I just realized that I called you instead.
Love the new look!
by Dedee on June 25, 2007 at 10:15 pm. #
You are having entirely too much fun!
by Dedee on June 25, 2007 at 10:55 pm. #
i’m so glad your mom is awake! i was so worried about you and her! i hope her recovery is a fast one.
and p.s. i LOVE what you’ve done with the place!
by aubrey on June 26, 2007 at 12:05 am. #
Oh thank fuzzy!
I also LOVE the new look! :)
by That Chick Over There on June 26, 2007 at 12:53 am. #
Oh my goodness…what a horrible, scary time….
You are not alone…
by Catherine on June 26, 2007 at 2:32 am. #
Goodness girl . . . what a makeover your blog is undergoing . . . very classy! :)
by Kate on June 26, 2007 at 4:16 am. #
Hang in there Kimberly! This too shall pass… lots of happy thoughts coming your way. :)
by Lei on June 26, 2007 at 5:30 am. #
What wonderful news! You, your mom, and your family are in my thoughts.
by sognatrice on June 26, 2007 at 8:55 am. #
I’ve been offline for a while due to the untimely demise of my previous computer (is a computer demise ever timely??). Anyway, your family is in my prayers, and I’m thrilled to read your mom is doing better. I also LOVE your new look! I’ll be seeing you. Or reading you?
by Chris on June 26, 2007 at 1:57 pm. #
hi kimmy: good to hear some progress.
~blessings, kathleen :)
ps. on a lighter note, it amused me when i saw on the left side of your blog “current height” — like it is something that changes as often as weight, eh? :) love ya girl :)
by so grateful to be Mormon! on July 4, 2007 at 9:55 pm. #