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[insideedgeua]

Best update ever! What a way to start to new year!

So happy for you Lee, Gerry and your family. Really wonderful news!

 

[Jayar]

I am so happy right now. Thank you for sharing this, @Gerry. We are all here waiting for @Really's return, and it's wonderful to know that you are getting to have conversations with her again! It won't be long until she is back here celebrating and snarking with the us! 2017 is going to be wonderful!

 

[skatefan]

What wonderful news to wake up to, @Gerry I am thrilled for your whole family and just overjoyed for Lee. What a great start to 2017 and what an incredible healthcare team you have

Go Lee

 

[barbarafan]

I am so happy right now. Thank you for sharing this, @Gerry. We are all here waiting for @Really's return, and it's wonderful to know that you are getting to have conversations with her again! It won't be long until she is back here celebrating and snarking with the us! 2017 is going to be wonderful!

Now is the time that she is absorbing facts and putting the pieces together. You will soon walk in and she will be ready to claim her life back. She has the spirit to do this and she will not be very patient with the roadblocks which will initially slow her down..You are her rock and I do hope you are keeping in shape and can duck because she will be fighting anything in her way and this will be a great sign. Luv to you both.

 

[Finnice]

Great news! This year suddenly feels so good.

 

[paskatefan]

Truly a miracle unfolding for the New Year! to you Gerry, Lee, & your family!

 

[Buzz]

Best wishes to @Gerry & Lee & family for the new year and hope Lee continues on the road to full recovery.

 

[sweetsparky]

What a great 2017 start! Awesome news!

 

[Lorac]

Fabulous news. What a great way to start the New Year.

 

[skatesindreams]

Now is the time that she is absorbing facts and putting the pieces together. You will soon walk in and she will be ready to claim her life back. She has the spirit to do this and she will not be very patient with the roadblocks which will initially slow her down..You are her rock and I do hope you are keeping in shape and can duck because she will be fighting anything in her way and this will be a great sign.

Seconding this!

 

[MrSatterwhite]

Real Lee is back!

 

[Gerry]

"... and miles to go, before I sleep."

It's going to take a while to get back to herself... sorting out the memories, relearning things that may be forgotten, coming to grips with what happened, overcoming frustration, dealing with loss and fear...

... and the physical therapy won't be insignificant, either.

One day at a time, step by step.

Please keep praying for her; she has a long ways left to go.

 

[Alilou]

 

[AYS]

...
She remembers us, she remembers you, she laughed at my jokes. (Or rolled her eyes, where appropriate).

Such wonderful news (your whole post)! I especially love this.

 

[Spiralgraph]

Stay strong. Gerry. Great news comes in those small steps, so keep the faith, take care of yourself and be hopeful.

 

[skatesindreams]

Of course; with gratitude that you are allowing us participate, and share the process.
I'm aware, from experience, that rehabilitation will sometimes be "frustrating".

 

[Gerry]

"... and miles to go, before I sleep."

It's going to take a while to get back to herself... sorting out the memories, relearning things that may be forgotten, coming to grips with what happened, overcoming frustration, dealing with loss and fear...

... and the physical therapy won't be insignificant, either.

One day at a time, step by step.

Please keep praying for her; she has a long ways left to go.

 

[nlloyd]

Keeping Lee, you, and your family and friends in my thoughts, @Gerry. Glad there has been significant progress and best wishes for the journey onwards.

 

[NeilJLeonard]

Re: Gerry's post #724.

OUTSTANDING! This is certainly the best news I've heard in 2017. I hope that there is more like it from Gerry as the year goes on.

NJL(.... ..)

 

[sk8pics]

YESSSSS!!!!! So happy to read this latest update.

 

[mag]

Well done Lee! (and Gerry )

(Family is wondering why my eyes are watering!)

 

[darya_russian]

Wonderful news, here's hoping it's just the beginning and more good news come!

 

[AxelAnnie]

In a year (2016) that was so full of yuck....it is wonderful to hear your news.

 

[VALuvsMKwan]

Such wonderful news! Thank you as always for sharing it with us, Gerry.

 

[purple skates]

So happy for you all @Gerry. Yes you have a long road ahead, but this bright spot is a wonderful thing.

 

[floskate]

So so happy to see your latest update @Gerry. What brilliant news!!

 

[shah]

Yes!!!!!!!!

 

[pollyanna]

I'm so happy for your wonderful news! Thank you for sharing with us, @Gerry; FSU will be with you and Lee as she continues to recover. May God bless.

 

[mysticchic]

"... and miles to go, before I sleep."

It's going to take a while to get back to herself... sorting out the memories, relearning things that may be forgotten, coming to grips with what happened, overcoming frustration, dealing with loss and fear...

... and the physical therapy won't be insignificant, either.

One day at a time, step by step.

Please keep praying for her; she has a long ways left to go.

I am praying for her!!
Gerry just don't press it yet. People were pushing me (because they wished for themselves that I was better) and I just felt worse about myself and it showed when they left. I kept thinking I was a loser. My nurse sat with me one night and told me it wasn't necessary to live up to their expectations. Everyone goes at their own pace.
I can tell you she is confused, scared (very very scared), and if she is like me, I tried to act as normal as I could. It was so much energy too soon. Instead of sleeping and healing, I would lay there and beat myself up. I worried about letting people down. It lead to depression.

 

[victorskid]

"... and miles to go, before I sleep."

It's going to take a while to get back to herself... sorting out the memories, relearning things that may be forgotten, coming to grips with what happened, overcoming frustration, dealing with loss and fear...

... and the physical therapy won't be insignificant, either.

One day at a time, step by step.

Please keep praying for her; she has a long ways left to go.

Prayers will continue as long as needed from here.

We are all uplifted by the good news to start 2017. Realistically, however, we know that things will be slow and there may be some backsliding.

Lots of patience will be required but I think you're both up to the challenge. If you feel the need, however, you have a group of friends here who are quite willing to listen to any snarks/venting from you, @Gerry.

There are also some folks here who have shared some of the same experiences with family members and there are also some in health care. I'm sure they wouldn't mind you starting a "conversation" (private message exchange) with them if you feel the need.

Sending virtual hugs to you both (((@Really))) (((@Gerry))) and to the rest of the family.