There was a time when I wanted the moon and stars.
I still want the moon and stars, but maybe they’ve changed a bit.
Maybe the moon just ain’t what it used to be.
And maybe the stars never shined so bright.
Arm Progress 7/10/10 from Anissa Mayhew on Vimeo.
That is literally the FIRST time I have moved my wrist on my own!! You may not notice, but it’s a BIG deal!!
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Oh so freakin’ awesome:)So happy for you….and we even got a peek at that boobage…ok, so it was only the left one, and not really a full shot but us boob lovers notice such things! Keep going girlfriend!!
Just another stalker, but yay, I’m so happy for you. You’ll get it all back, I know you will!!!
Way to go! I’m so proud of you. Keep fighting!!
That’s awesome!!
Congratulations!
That is really awesome, I’m so happy for you! …and I cried a little. Honestly.
You might not have reached the moon and stars yet, but the world is yours allready!
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You are such an inspiration. <3
So happy for you. I just know it is going to keep getting better.
Best video I’ve seen in a LONG time! Craps all over the dancing bride and groom on youtube. (okay, I do really secretly like that video but you still are totally more entertaining! ) Keep up the AMAZING work and progress!
From one of your many adoring fans.
SUPERSTAAAAHHHHH!
Hey Anissa,
I am COMPLETELY out of the loop here. (Miss you guys, btw!). Guessing you had another stroke, so sorry– but I know you are FULL OF AWESOME and will make a kick-ass recovery. Praying for you, friend!
Chris
Chris, I don’t even know how how to tell you all that happened. I had 2 strokes in Nov, I was in a come and the hospital for a long time. I didn’t get to come home until late Feb of this year. I’m paralyzed on my right side and wheelchair-bound. If you ever want the whole story you can have Pete’s story at my old blog hope4peyton and mine after i came home here.
i miss you too. R would love to hear from the girls.
Love always.
Superbe! (That’s French for “superb”, heh). LOVE seeing the progress! (Are you right handed?)
I used to be right-handed when it worked. I’ve had to learn to use my left the best I can. Typing with one hand, and writing with my left. uuuggggg.
You are so amazing!
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The video is awesome! Thank you for sharing.
I am so proud of you!
Thanks, girl!! I miss you bunches!
Not notice? How could anyone NOT NOTICE?!? Awesome wrist action girl!
that made me smile so big, so fucking awesome girl!
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This is DAMN AWESOME. Like Daaaaaaaaamnnnnn awesome.
This made my day. I’m so happy for you!
That is freaking awesome! You are kicking some major butt. I think I watched it 20 times. I’m not creepy I promise. Well maybe a little.
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And maybe the whole damn solar system seems to have fireworks going off tonight. They’re just celebrating with you. Brilliant!!
That is awesome! Yay! I am so happy and keep on praying.
I did notice and that is a HUGE freakin’ deal! Way to go Anissa!
BTW, not trying to be all stalkerish but I had a BlogHer dream last night (think I must be getting desperate to get away) and I dreamed about you.
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I had a dream about Kimmy Kimmel the other night. I think it was total stalker fodder.
Jimmy…Jimmy Kimmel!
Was he with Ben Afleck?
YOU are horrid! Now all I can do is hum the Matt Damon song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-B_A1ces6Y
Amazing. That’s so so awesome!
Well, I have tears in my eyes! Who said miracles don’t happen? That was
unbelievable movement!
And I know how hard you are working, Anissa. My mom had a stroke and went to physical therapy twice a week.
YOU are unstoppable! Go! Go! Go! We’re all here rooting you on–even if we’re 3000 miles away–like me!
I do work hard and I thank you for understanding that. Thousands of miles aren’t anything important!
YEAH!!! You rock! Thanks for bringing sunshine to an otherwise drap Sunday!
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Anissa, you are truly an amazing person. Your willpower is so strong and yes, sappy but true, inspirational. You keep on thinking….cuz if you can make that wrist move by just thinking it, then I know you’ve got this crap on the run woman.
You can’t hear me I know but I’m shouting out loud right now saying, You go girl!!
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Well, i do have to think REALLY HARD. Thank you, though, your words mean so much.
That is amazing!!!!!
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Yay!
Yay for you Anissa! And no I’m not crying, it’s just really dusty in here.
So happy for you, Anissa, for every tiny little movement that will equal full, happy recovery. And awed and inspired from afar.
DAMN! Every time I see a new video I get goosebumps over your progress. You’ll be smacking people upside the head with that hand in no time!!
Seriously though, congrats. Hopefully you know how much we’re all pulling for you and how excited we are to get to share your triumphs.
WOOOOOOTY WOOT! I am doing the happy dance for ya!
That is DEFINITELY noticeable! AWESOME!
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Maybe it’s just my computer, but everytime that wrist went up I heard a distinctive “Ayyyyyyyyyyy” (said in my best Fonzie voice.
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Woot!! I am so happy for you.
That’s awesome! With that kind of wrist movement, you’re going to be back to giving hand jobs in no time.
(What? Somebody had to say it!)
Like my husband hasn’t mentioned it already! LOL!!!
*I* was thinking that!
I was gonna type it, too.
Until Cindy took all the wind from beneath my wings. Bitch. (and I mean that in a I totally dig your thought processes kinda way.)
YES! You are amazing and that….was TOTALLY noticeable!
I’m SO glad you could see it!!!
That is awesome!!!!!!!
It is great to see all of your progress. You are a superstar, working so hard.
That’s fan-freakin-tastic! Way to go!
Totally noticeable! That’s so awesome!!!! Oh and you have gorgeous nails!
WOOHOO! Go Anissa go baby
YAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow! That’s so awesome! I love being able to watch all of these victories! Go you!!!
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I really love being able to share them….to tell/show you my most exciting moments!
Okay, you said I may not notice so I started the video squinting at your wrist to see the muscles maybe just tense a little but THAT IS TOTALLY FUCKING NOTICEABLE, YOU SHOWOFF – AWESOME!!!
YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY
All I have to say right now is hell-freakin-yea!!! Kick that sorry ass stroke in the rear and take some names! Keep kickin butt and takin names sweetie!
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Consider names taken!
That is excellent!! So happy for you! It is a huge deal!! Thank you for sharing with us!!
Way to Go!!!!
that’s the best thing I’ve seen all day!!
duuuuuuuuude is right. IM.PRESS.IVE.
yea! go! you rock! so happy for you!
Dooood – amazing. I have to ask you – what does it FEEL like? Is it like heavy? Or like, you are telling your wrist to move but it’s just not cooperating? Does it hurt? I’m watching and I’m amazed but I’d curious to know how it feels on the inside.
If you can find a way to describe it.
I don’t actually “feel” anything yet. Can you believe that? It’s starting to move, and I can do little things by thinking about them, but I don’t FEEL them at all.
Oh that’s beautiful. Looks like the moon and stars to me…
This is so great!
THAT is a HUGE deal. You will be back dancing on tables in no time. Love.
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WONDERFUL!!!! Wonderful! WONDERFUL!!!!!
did my comment go through? Well even if it dead, it bears repeating
You make me believe in miracles
you make me believe in funneh comments, J!
you make me believe in miracles
I’m so happy for you Anissa!!! Whoo hoo!!!!
Oh, I’m so happy too, thank you!
oh my gosh, congrats–that is fantastic! go you!
Yay Anissa! That is awesome!
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I don’t know you… but I would say that is a VERY big deal! Yayyy for your amazing progress!!
Who even cares whether you “know” me or not….let’s celebrate!!
I NOTICED all right: way to go!!!
You’re amazing. I’m so glad you’re sharing your progress, and that you keep moving onward and upward!
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You rock, girl!!!!!!! Wooohooo!
HOT DAMN!!!!
I am tearing up over here!!!
Let’s not even talk about how many kleenex we’ve gone through.