No therapies on Sunday in rehab. It's much quieter than I thought it would be, a real day of rest. The snow falling outside makes everything even more quiet and still. Dev is flying out of Salt Lake and back to Denver in a couple of hours and I hope she doesn't get weather delayed, as she really needs to get back to school.
We've been told that a brain injured person needs to sleep to heal, and Jay is certainly following that prescription. It's such a relief that he can sleep peacefully now that all the surgical tubes and catheters are gone. The doctors have told us that at this stage of the healing, his emotions will be strong; funny things will seem funnier and sad things will be more sad. Jay has been very touched as he learns of the outpouring of love and support, and he has never been funnier. He is just a riot and keeps us in stitches.
He seems to have a childlike peace about this. We haven't done a lot of processing about his stroke and all the implications. At this point I tell him not to worry, that his job is to rest so he can continue to get better. It is amazing to think that on Sunday two weeks ago, our world had not been rocked. In two weeks we have gone from unfathomable, to horrific, to on the mend. I can't wait to see what the next two weeks will bring........
Dawn
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Dawn ~
ReplyDeleteWe have so many questions and concerns but you have been so forthcoming and informative; we'll just wait until your daily "Press Conference" to learn more about the prognosis and progress for Jay...
Tell him that I have finished The San Jose Rock and Roll Half Marathon 3 years in a row (we get MEDALS) and cut my time from 2:30 to 2:18 last October 5th...He got me into running after he finished the Palos Verdes Marathon back in '79 (?)...5 marathons later, countless 10ks, and Halfs / Laura is now a runner; SO, THANKS AGAIN, Jay, for the "Teach.." Get Well SOON...
Love to You, Dev and Dawn...
Laura & John Stege
Jay, Dawn, Dev
ReplyDeleteI wanted to let you know you are all in my thoughts and I just wish I could do more than just pray. I wish I could be there to give Dawn a break. I wish I could at least send you something that you all could really use. I wish I could write better so you could really feel the love I have for you. I wish I could at least make you laugh. Maybe with all my silly wishing, you will at least smile. ;-)
Dawn, thanks for doing such a great job keeping us all updated. It is so good to hear how Jay is progressing. Your writing brings us up and down that rocky road with you as you deal with whatever is found in the path. It is like we can cry and laugh along with you and Jay. Hang in there; life may not be the same as it was before, but then it never is.
namaste,
Barb
One of the things Robyn and I were laughing about the other day was Jay's ability--and ongoing desire--over many years to really, seriously pack it in in the sleep department, just put that big handsome head under his pillow and keep it there, chilling out from the demands of the outside world. Not that he has much opportunity for that with the life he leads, but when the opportunity has presented itself over the years, whoa, that dude can get it done! Sounds like a little catch-up is taking place now, a bow to all that pent-up demand. Just the prescription for a nice healthy recovery. So snooze on, ol' buddy—you're inspiring us all!
ReplyDeleteDawn,
ReplyDeleteUntil now I've been content to read your posts. They are really incredible reading. Nonfiction at its best. I teach nonfiction, so you can be sure I know good writing in that form. Your ability to share (as others have pointed out) in a way that makes us feel included is special.
Barbara and I and all the GCC folks are praying hard. We miss you all three. Marathon, huh? That says a lot, and we are on the sidelines rooting for Jay. You may be the coach but we are the cheerleaders. Whoooo Ray for Jay!
Dawn, this kind of event in the lives of those we know and care for makes us all more aware of "these precious hours" that we have.
You weathered the big scare with Dev and you will this one too.
God bless you all,
Bill