Comments on: that orphan chick might have liked singing about “Tomorrow”…i’ve never liked orphans anyway

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 03:23:11 +0000

I am a neuro ICU RN. When I first read your story right after your stroke and heard what your husband was describing I thought there was no way you would come home let alone wake up. Your story has given me a different perspective of my patients and their families that fight for any small chance of recovery. Thank you for sharing your story.

By: Barnmaven

Barnmaven — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:27:05 +0000

You have every right to have be frustrated and have down days. I can’t imagine how monumental and steep the road ahead of you must feel at times. I don’t know how I would feel in your shoes.

From the outside looking in, I can understand why people think you are inspirational. So many people don’t reach, don’t try, don’t do. When the medical professionals were telling Pete and all of us not to hope for too much, you woke up and punched them in the junk. One handed. Hey, that’s a wee bit inspirational, you have to admit.
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By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 08:15:26 +0000

You’re writing is quite beautiful. I love the honesty.

By: Erica

Erica — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 06:26:35 +0000

Yesterday I was at a 34 year old mother’s funeral and watched her husband comfort their three children.

Of course you were meant to wake up. Your family was lucky.