GRATITUDE!!!! Tami talks!!! Thursday 9-18-08

Grandma Ann reporting: My hands are shaking - tears of gratitude in my eyes - heart full of gratitude!!! I know she's not 'out of the woods' but she's talking to us. It is difficult and painful for her to talk because her throat is so sore from the monster tube - and we have to listen very carefully. We have pictures of their family and the two girls on the light that pulls down close over her bed. She has looked at them and acknowledged them, but a little while ago she pulled it closer and turned the light ON. The light reflects through the pictures and I think she can see them better. I WILL SHARE A FEW QUOTES: I told her how wonderful Albert has been. . .she said, "He's a good Dad!" She said, "I want food. No more fiber. Diarrhea." We got that message (but they can't give her food until her swallow ability has been confirmed). She said, "I want my girls." We explained that when she was moved to a different room, they could come see her. I told her she was a fabulous Mommy. She said, "I've had good examples." I am anxious to hear what the doctor has to say, but for now we are wrapped in the moment of the joy.

One more thing. . .I said that Devron was anxious to get up here to see her. She said, "Not Marc. He would be sad." We told her he was sad. . but that this morning he was HAPPY because she was doing better. Note to Marc: I will print the notes you have posted and share them with her. When she says she's ready. . .we will get you here. Hang in there Grandpa Dude!

The needs are still there (prayers, financial, medical, rehabilitation and who knows what else) and there may be setbacks. . .but our Tami is doing her "Tami Thing" - being a fighter. NO WONDER WE ALL LOVE AND ADMIRE HER SO MUCH.