November 13th, 2008 pm

It is 10:41 pm as I begin writing this evening. I am sorry that I am late in writing this tonight, but more important things were happening. Mary was moved out of ICU tonight and into a semi-private room. I can't believe it. She has been such a fighter in this whole nightmare. To think how far she has come in 9 days in truly a miracle. These doctors and nurses here saved her life. No question. There is also no question that the power of your thoughts and prayers have been a huge part of this. She has said some things today that we have just said "wow" to. When Kelly and Roberta were waiting to come in to see Mary, I went in to ask her if she wanted any visitors. She replied to me, "are they aware of my aneurysm thing"? She also told Kelly that she might want to call her son Jacob and see if he would help her with her rehab. Wow. Mary also said that she remembered her "horrible, horrible head ache." She remembered I was at the football game, and her head hurt so bad that "tears wear streaming down her face." She was talking pretty well most all of the day. It was a beautiful thing. She is a beautiful thing. She was making gestures with her right hand that just looked like Mary. From the friendly wave to a friend as she sees who they are, to the wiggling of the fingers calling you in for a hug. She is without a doubt making steps in the right direction. Mary has in some way, touched a lot of peoples lives during her battle. I know that families have become closer because of her. I know that some wonderful people are reading this each day that don't even know her, but they care. I know that one day, this outpouring of love and hope will be so special to her. We have a long, long way to go down the road to recovery. Until we cross that finish line, please keep our family in your prayers. I know you will. Thanks.