Sunday, November 9, 2008
November 9th, 2008 am
It is 6:14 am. I just got back from visiting my sweet Mary. She had a pretty good night of sleep, the nurse said. He said that was his goal for the night, good rest. Before I had walked into the room, my Sister in Law Julie, told me that Mary said to her "Julie, help me" at a point during the night. Even though it breaks my heart to hear her have to say those words, she said them. She new who Julie was. That in itself gave me a boost before I walked in the room. While I was in there, just sitting, she opened her left eye and began moving around, restlessly. I started talking to her and I really feel that she focused on my face. I really felt I was talking to my honey again. She calmed back down. When the nurse came back in, she opened her eye again and he said "Good morning Mary!" to her, and she responded a quiet and slow, "Good morning". I had to leave the room at 6:00am for the staff to do their stuff. As I am writing this I feel like Mary has had a pretty good Morning already. I only hope it continues throughout the day. Mary's nurses are wonderful and I know she is getting the best care possible. Knowing that, helps all of us that are going through this with her. A good friend of mine told me something that is sticking in my head everyday. He said "Scott, This is going to be a long road, but at least we have that road." I am telling myself that every day. Every day that goes by is one more step down that long road. None of us can really see the finish line yet, but I know there is going to be plenty of help along the way for us to find it. Keep Praying. Thanks.
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I could not wait to get home last night and read your update. Even though I cried through I felt the positive, small steps she is making. I know your heart is hurting to hear some of those words but like you said....she said them. Mary, and all of you there will be in my thoughts and prayers this morning while we are in church. I miss her soooo much. Please let her know I am thinking and praying for her by the minute!
Melodie Brigman
Scott and family,
Beth gave me the website to keep updated. This morning's new is such good progress. It may be a long road but just know that you have a lot of prayers coming your way from people you may not even know. You have a great family and group of friends that Mary, I'm sure, is working hard to get back with all of you.
Scott, I keep thinking about the time at volleyball this fall when Beth was talking about the family meeting Tom StLouis. I was telling her it was too soon and -I don't know if you remember this- but you said you thought it was too soon also. Mary then turned to you and said "but Scott, you took me to a family outing on our 2nd date." You responded "I knew you were the one." I thought at the time "wow, what love!"...so...Mary can feel that love and she will overcome this.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Patty McGlothlin
Scott,
What great news this is!!! Mary knows who people are and each day she is getting stronger! At this point, it is all we can ask for. Mike and I are checking this blog daily and look forward to your comments. We are praying and sharing Mary's story with others so that they might pray also. Do not underestimate the power of prayer. Know that we are here to do whatever you need-just let us know what we can do to help out. You and your family are in our thoughts always. YOU WILL GET THROUGH THIS!! Have faith. Carol McCabe
Scott - Please keep writing. Reading your updates makes all of us feel closer to Mary and makes our prayers feel stronger. Mary has touched the lives of so many people with her warm heart and beautiful smile. She is loved by so many people. We will all keep praying for her and we will celebrate each tiny step toward recovery. Your friends comment about the road to recovery was profound. He is so right....thank God we still have her and can celebrate her progress...
The news about Mary's progress is heartening...we all are taking every small step with you, encouraging you and praying for you. Know that everyone who knows you shares these thoughts and prayers...you will get there, and time, days and weeks are just marks on a page right now...the future is just beyond tomorrow...
Skip, Angela, Akela & Brady
Hey guys,
Craig and I are so happy that Mary is making such great progress. We cant wait to see all of you in a few weeks. We love you!
Connie
I love that you started this blog.
Mary is by far the closest cousin
to me, we have worked together at
2 different places. Currently we
have worked at BlueCross for the past 13 1/2 yrs.
Scott, your friend is right, we do
have a road to travel and there are
unfortunately potholes and sharp
turns to get by but the good part
is that God is our driver and he
will get us where we need to be
and there will be several rest areas where we can pull over and hug and smile and say this trip is
going well and we are seeing good things happening along the way.
Mary is strong and that can be
credited to a great husband, wonderul family and good friends.
She often reminded me that when I
would send her anything mushy or
complimentary through email, she
had a "Cousin Gail file" that she
would put it in.
I would love to see that file :)
You are thought about 24/7 and
this past week has been an eye opener about how much we take for
granted in life.
Love always,
Cousin Gail
Mr. Berryman and family,
Just wanted to let you know that you guys are in my family's prayers during this tough time. She is fighting and I know that prayer may not seem like it does a lot, but it seems like it's all we can do at some times is just pray and know that someone as good as Mary will get through this. I hope you continue to blog about her progress and I will keep her in my prayers.
-- Ryan Barnes
My prayers and thoughts are with you.With the power of prayer You can do anything.
Sherri Mueller
Scott,I know how hard it is to see the one you love hurting. I been there with my own mother by her beside everyday at hospital for weeks and months walking down that long road to recovery. It takes one day at a time to see her come back to you. Life is precious and her having a loving husand beside her for support and encourgement she will fight hard to recover and come back to being you sweet and loving Mary. Sometimes you ask yourself why? God does everything for a reason. But he does hear your prayers. Keep strong and let the lord guide you in the direction that follows. Mary is very lucky to have you and your children beside her fighing all the way for her recovery each day.
God bless,
Sherri Mueller
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