Today is special because I've been awake since at least seven by the needy physical therapist (needs me awake early to practice my words!) and I need to stay up til eight. However, I have been up since early this morning thinking I about what has been going on at school. It would be great to know what I am missing.
With the entire therapist thing going on, days have been passing like minutes here. Friday through Monday have been filled with doctors who believe everything can cured by medicine or by therapy, both of which we all know I am quite against. They have me speaking through my braces at them, which ends up a trainwreck of noise. At least the TV in this room has things as interesting as late-night movies and political debates in the middle of the day, though I can only watch it after dinner when all visiting persons including my ever-attentive dad are gone (most of the time). All in all, therapy is quite good, though I quickly tire of it and begin to gain anemia from it. As a matter of fact, typing practice has become a part of speech therapy. Yaaay. More work.
Today I talked in depth with a minister's wife who works at this hosipital, who may have been the only person I enjoyed speaking to today. Her words were very encouraging and cut intt one of my nurses' speeches about the medicine she was injecting directly into my stomach. It's a needle-hater's dream here. I also enjoyed thinking about how I'm definitely going to miss out on Hume if I haven't already, and I actually think I'll be okay with it as long as I didn't pay for it yet (I don't remember doing so, but that means little in this day and age). I miss eating solids most of all, and hospitality is a class I wouldn't mind having back.
Oh, hey, my dad is gone until Friday, and he said he wouldn't mind bringing back a few people with him. They'd stay at the condo of course (maybe falling asleep in the hosipital room like him), indirectly talking with me for most of the day. My dad would be back by Sunday at the lastest, with work n' all finally calling him back. Those that would care to come visit may sign up here (3 slots open).
Hey, what's more disturbing than the thought of being injected early in the morning? The thought that I only have memories from New Years onwords left in my noggin. I don't remember a day past that one, which is a weird thing to think considering the date and time since then. The only thing that I have done since then that I remembered is Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn, which I am about a chapter from beating.
Um, I miss video games. Needless to say. Probably the #1 thing since Rolf in here with me. I just sneezed, and it hurted quite a bit. It was probably more effective since it snuck up on me and ended up biting my glued-together even harder than usual.
The end?
16 comments:
hay dorothy. nothing eventfull has happened at school lately. alanna and michelle usually end up hug attacking me most of the lunch. but i get used to it. i cant imagine how bored it is there. what genre of book do you read? if you read fantasy i have TONS of books you can read. other than the usual hug attacks nothing has really happened. O yeah, someone in the group (i dont know who)got a "You touch my tra la la" ringtone. strange. wish you where here and will keep praying.
SpOt
Hello Dorothy
I have been watching this ever since I found out about the blog. I was devistated when I heard that you were the 16 year old atascadero girl who was in a car accident. I am so happy that you are making the progress needed in order to come home. let me know if there is anything I can do. I miss being able to walk to study hall with you.
Bekkah Rennegarbe
Wow, I would *love* to come and visit you. If others want to go, then they can, though. My mom and I were already trying to figure out a way.
So, I definitely have been missing my car and you. I had a dream that somehow the Jedi was fixed and you were by the side of the road with your family and you got in and you came and slept at my house.
I have been basically been doing nothing, but track is starting soon for me, so I am super stoaked. I'll finally have something to do! Wooot!!!
hey darling! since i now have an address to send to, you will be receiving a lot of letters from me. i will try to keep you posted on whats going on. though i think the only relativly cool thing is that we got spot a singing valentine! this year the drama kids are singing to people for valentine's day. we are sending spot "wild thing" which should be entertaining. i love you darling!!!
love,
alanna
<3
Hello, Dorothy!
Mk, I haven't posted a whole lot on your blog, so here's one huge long post. I know that it doesn't make up for it. I feel like a horrible friend for that. Please know that I worry about you just as much as our other friends do. Well, here goes one long post:
I've been keeping track of what has been happening in our History and French classes for you. If people are going to go visit you, then I'll make sure to send some of the information with them. (I'd like to go to, though I'm sure that wouldn't be fair to other people who want to go. It's too bad that there are only three spots open. We'll all have to decide who can go and who can't, I guess.)
Anyway, SpOt's right: Not a whole lot has happened since you left. Ashley's been drawing all of us as the opposite gender (My new name is Delia instead of Dylan; it reminds me of Johnny Cash). So, other than the usual stuff, things are pretty mellow.
We all miss you. Sofar, a whole bunch of us have been having dreams with you in them. I've had a dream where we're all at lunch and Issac and Mel are yakking away about some random inappropriate stuff and Lucy 's talking about something from robotics and Ashley's rocking out to multicultural-rap-opera (Raou, Raou, Fight the Powaa!) and then you are next to them with one of your journal books as you normally are and Alanna and Michelle are pestering Spot and Kelcie is calling him names . . .
It sounds like an interesting experience over there. You're as good a writer as always, it would seem. I have a site that is super nifty that you can look at. I don't know how long you would look at it, but it will amuse you for at least a little bit if you are able to reach it. It is http://www.superliminal.com/cube/applet.html
Hey, I'm curious, but what kind of dreams do you have over there? I'm curious as to what's going on in your mind when you're asleep and when you're awake. Well, don't worry about it though, you have so many things on your mind, huh. But, I'll keep on listening to whatever you send us.
We will make sure to send you pictures and drawings! And other such stuff that will remind you of us. We all wish you our best! If I can think of anything else to post, I'll do so soon! I am not a religious person, but I give you all the hope I have. Continue to recover!
-- Dylan
(end long post)
Good Morning Dorothy!
Wow, that was wonderful reading your blog this morning!!! so sorry about all those needles, but man, they must be doing something right. You are amazing. So glad that you might be able to see some of your buddies this weekend. Thinking of you fondly,
Sher
Its really wonderful to be hearing so much from you =D. As everyone has said, not a whole lot has happened, though Lucy did take the gold at the Skills USA computer repair competition. The Gunther ringtone is Mel's, by the way. She also got the pokemon themesong as her ringback tone, so I've been calling her near nonstop to listen to it xD. We all miss you here; loud, inappropriate conversations just don't seem quite so loud or inappropriate without you D=.
Isaac
zrjHi Dorothy
We have never met, but I have been reading about your progress everyday and am so happy to see that you are getting stronger and making another step in your healing. It is so amazing what therapy can do for you, keep up the good work and before you know it, you'll be coming home!!
Take Care Dorothy! I can't wait to read what's next:-)
Hey Dorothy~
Your progress is stunning!!
I absolutely love reading your blog. (You were always a superior writer.) I look forward to reading more. :-)
Take care,
V. Davies
Hey Dorothy i am so happy that you are writting and letting us know what is going on with you. I am really glad to hear that you are doing so well, even of you dont like the way of treatment. Hope you write again soon and continue on your road to a fast recovery. And dont forget to live by the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
-A Sister Girl Scout
Hey Dorothy
Good to see you are recovering well. Sorry I haven't posted anything yet. I hope you continue on this path of recovery and get back to English class quick :). We're reading Huckleberry Finn in English right now. We all miss you and hope you get back soon. Well I gotta go eat dinner. Cya Soon.
crud your hardcore. i hate hospitals.....the people in them are the best just i dont like them. needles are fun...unless there iv's GRRRRR evil stuff of doom. well super good to hear your ok dnag it. nofin has changed. we love you and all that stuff. keep it real and straight up with the hommies gangster. ^_^ *_* #_# @_@
-walter the baked
hello dorothy, sorry i havent posted any comments yet but now that i know how i'll start posting.... it may not help but i just wanted to say that one thing that helped me when i was in the hospital with my back surgery is that every second (even the time it takes for you to read this message) is one less second before you can come home ::)
CONOR
Hi Dorothy, Wow!!!!! How wonderful it is to see your blogging. I've never been to a blog before yours. I'm so not on the computer, as you might guess. But I have been keeping up on your progress, mostly through talking with your mom. I am sooooo excited about coming up to see you and (you Know). In case you want it a surprise, I will not say now. But I will be seeing you for sure on Saturday. I happen to see some of your friends comments to you and as you already know, there is so much love out there for you. We at the Rademacher household have all been saying our prayers for you and your family, and I've shed lots of tears of joy to hear of all of your great progress. You are amazing !!! I'm planning to leave hear Friday night about 4:30 or 5ish, and if you have friends that need a ride, I will be coming home the next afternoon, so I'd be happy to take 1 or 2 with me. I'll be driving Chris' small toyota truck, and it has the little jumpseat in the back. So have your mom call me if you know of anyone that wants to hitch a ride. Again, there are no words young lady as to how happy we all are that you are awake again and making incredible leaps. I tried to send you a comment the other day, but I didn't know how, so I'm trying it again, hope this gets to you. Lots and lots of love, Sharon Rademacher
Hello Dorothy.
My name is Annette and I worked with your dad at CMC. When I heard about the accident, my heart was broken. I follow your blog daily, since the very first posting. I think your Uncle Sumner is awesome to keep us all up to date on your progress. Especially with all that is going on in his life at this time. What a wonderful man! I love all the links and photos provided on your blog. I'm sure you know that it is a miracle that you are alive right now. Not just that you are alive, but that you can think and write and do so many things. These are huge milestones. I know it has been difficult and you have a long way to go, but just take one day at a time. Thousands of people in the community and the country have been praying for you. Most people are to shy to write. It took me until now. My husband Mike and I stopped by the hospital about five days after the accident just to offer prayers and support. I met your mom, who is a wonderful lady by the way, and I met a friend of yours and her mother. They brought your mom a Razzmataz Jamba Juice and some letters and photos. I live in south county and I have two daughters around your age (15 & 16). They are alot like you in that they love to read and write and draw. Oh, I also wanted to mention that I/we go to Hume Lake every year. I noticed that in the top photo you are wearing a HUME sweatshirt. Do you have any memories of HUME? I was there in October for the ladies retreat. I just love it up there! I know I am posting on yesterdays entry. I'm anxiously waiting to hear about your day today (Wednesday, February 6, 2008). Keep your chin up and just remember that you are getting a little better each day. I know we take being able to eat, drink, walk and talk for granted. Please know that so many people, many of whom you don't even know, are praying for you daily, that God will continue to heal your body and your mind. There is a reason why you are still here. When you are all better, you will have an incredible story to share with people and you will make a huge impact on their lives. For now, try to be patient. The memories will come back to you in time. As I said above, just take one day at a time. That's really all you can do. You have TONS of friends and family that love you and that my friend is what life is all about.
Hey Kid,
I hear you're doing pretty darn well up there. Every time Ally gets a good update I get tears of JOY for hours, so keep it up!
I gotta admit that it ain't half bad for my spirits either, since your're my other daughter. I love you Dorothy. Get better fast & come home soon.
love always, Cindy - Mom
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