Total Entries: 48 Margaret Sharp Wednesday, 7/31/02, 10:52 AM   I really appreciate this information. Only love makes this kind of healing possible. Thank you. Maggie   From: San Francisco CA E-mail: skwirl@leland.stanford.edu   Pam Sunday, 7/28/02, 2:08 PM   Thank you sooo much for your story. My brother in law was in a motor cycle accident 2 weeks ago.The doctor's give little hope of a recovery but I know God is still in the miracle business, He has severe brain damage, but he is moving one leg and arm. His eyes opened two days ago to a blank stare. Please let me know if this sounds like the healing progress. He is a special man, three years ago his 20 year old son was injured at work and is now paralized from the neck down. This man has never given up on his son and now it is his time to get all the love and support we can give. It is heart breaking for all who love him, we would love to hear from you and learn from your expernice with your mom. God Bless you and your family.   From: Virginia E-mail: davisva@netscope.net   Francie Friday, 7/26/02, 11:00 PM   From: CA E-mail: faw58@hotmail.com   Paul Nicholson Tuesday, 7/23/02, 6:56 AM   Thankyou for the helpful Information.   From: Williams Bay Wisconsin E-mail: delange@genevaonline.com   dorothy anderson Monday, 7/22/02, 6:53 PM   My first son was hit by a car, walking across the street and was hit. He keeps my nerves upset but I hang in there. He had head trama and other things but i hang in there with him.   From: emeryville, ca E-mail: queendorothy@earthlink.net   dorothy anderson Monday, 7/22/02, 6:50 PM   My first son was hit by a car, walking across the street and was hit. He keeps my nerves upset but I hang in there.   From: emeryville, ca E-mail: queendorothy@earthlink.net   dorothy anderson Monday, 7/22/02, 6:47 PM   From: emeryville, ca E-mail: queendorothy@earthlink.net   Kathy Tuesday, 7/16/02, 10:23 PM   Thank you. It has encouraged me to know that other people have walked the road that we are now undertaking. Our 21 year old son had a car accident on May 25, 2002. He is in a deep coma. We are responding the best we can, but mostly we are loving him and encouraging him while he sleeps.   From: Oklahoma E-mail: kbarnett@gcinet.net   Sheila Wednesday, 7/10/02, 10:00 AM   Thank you so much for your story. My sister is four months into a BI and we are doing much of what you described. Your story gives us so much hope and encouragement...something the medical field does not. Please check out the website I made for my sister to read about her story. Thanks again. God Bless you and your   From: California Web Site: Debi's Tribute E-mail: shegirl08@aol.com   sylvie Wednesday, 7/10/02, 1:53 AM   hello thank you for an inspiring visit, i am so glad your mum made progress and all due i have no doubt to your loving care however i feel that it does not work for everyone my son was in a coma for two years i did all you done as my story will confirm, some parts of the brain can be damaged and cannot be repaired by love, i have brought my son on to have a small quality of life but no where near the quality your mum has, i only wish that it would work for everyone but it dosent, warm hugs Sylvie mother of Lee.   From: wales u.k. Web Site: sylvies brain injury support E-mail: sylvietbi@aol.com   Chip Howe Tuesday, 7/2/02, 1:00 PM   Keep up the good work and please feel free to visit our Website also. Chip Howe, President Brain Injury Association of Texas   From: Brain Injury Association of Texas Web Site: Brain Injury Association of Texas E-mail: chiphowe@wt.net   L. McNish Monday, 6/24/02, 9:18 PM   Hi, I just wanted to say that you are to be highly commended on the care of your mother!!! God Bless You!!! My son was a passenger in a car accident, he wasn't wearing a seat belt!! He was 14 at the time, now three years later we find out that he has A MILD TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY. He was an "A" student before his accident. For three years I have been punishing him for low grades. I was thinking that he wasn't trying that it was just puberty. Not realizing that he was really having to struggle just to get the grades he was getting. Finally one night he was playing checkers with me. I beat him twice in ten minutes!! I asked him what the problem was, He said mom I just couldn't look ahead to see that you would be able to jump me. He said that when he thinks he feels foggy. That would mean that he feels foggy all the time. The next day I took him to the doctor, They did an MRI and an EEG. The MRI came back clear, but the EEG came back abnormal. He was referred to Madonna Rehabilitation Center in Lincoln, NE. They have diagnosed him with MTBI. We will be going to speech therapy and physical therapy, occupational therapy and also he will be tested at his high school to see if he needs special education. He will be treated for anxiety and depression. He will also be going for Myofacial release from another physical therapist. He also suffers from Post Traumatic Vision Disorder. They may be able to correct this with glasses. 65% of his doctor's patients will be able to get rid of their glasses within 6 months. I can't believe I didn't see anything. I guess that's what they all say. We don't want there to be anything wrong with our children. Thanks for letting me get this off my chest. I wanted to also let others out there know that there are different forms of a TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY. If you notice changes after any kind of head injury talk to your doctor. I won't do you any harm to check things out!!! Thanks Again L. McNish   From: Nebraska E-mail: lmcnish@hamilton.net   Armando Florindez Sunday, 6/23/02, 3:06 PM   I am looking for any good herbal medicine to activated the brain cells, for my wife Lorraine she had brain tumor, but I,am fustrated because the recovery is very long. the oprartion was on 08/2001 and was left with the left side very weak she is in a wheel chair and still can not walk, need sone sugestions Thanks very much and God bless Armando   From: Orlando, FL E-mail: lorrflor@bellsouth,net   yaritza Wednesday, 6/19/02, 8:56 PM   very informative. God bless you and your family   From: miami E-mail: PhatandSexie@aol.com   Sandra Poast Monday, 6/17/02, 7:41 PM   That was great, it was like reliving all i tried for my son, and he too has made great strides. Boy, do I wish I'd known all that 7 months ago, but it wasn't something I knew anything about then. We sure learn fast about BI after it happens to a loved one. Also, I enjoy reading your responses on e mails - you are very wise. God Bless   From: Galion, Ohio E-mail: spoast@columbus.rr.com   Dana Thursday, 6/13/02, 8:03 AM   Hello everyone, After 19 years of dealing with this problem, I was supprized to find out that I am not alone. My son suffered a closed head injury at age 2 from a car accident. This was in 84. When this occurred and I finally relized my son was hurt very badly ( there was not a mark on his body from this). I had a hard time coping with it, as I was young at the time. My mom had to take over the care of my son. In the beginging she made all the decions. God bless my MOm. ( I took him back at age 5) The doc's at the hospital didnt not give us any hope of his recovery. They never expected him to make it though the night. After many months of being in ICU they dismissed him, Telling us that he would be a vegatable, he would never walk, talk or do anything again. We took him to The wonderful Shiners hospital for disable children, where they got him up and making a effort to walk. The best advice they gave us was not to treat him any differently than any other child. Make him do things for his self. well after 19 years of this I would like to tell you that he does walk, a lil unstable. He does talk, with a slurr, you really have to listen to him to understnd sometimes. He is independant, he dresses himself, goes to the bathroom by himself, he does alot or himself. But he still needs assistance with many things. He can not be left alone at all. He is 21 now, and has a brother that is 15 and a step-dad that is trying very hard to understand. This is where I need help. His anger is becomeing more than we can handle. And I dont know what to do, I have cryed many many tears over this: If he gets set off he is raging, tearing things up, hitting us, cusing at us, its is horrible. We do get in his way when this happens, trying to keep him from hurtng himself ver badly by falling and hitting his head. he continues untill he is soaking wet with sweat and completly drained of energy.(which can tke a hour or longer)I have tried many things o calm him down, talking to him, joking, sending him to his room to listen to music ( he like this alot when he is not mad as hell)The last epasode was day before yesterday. I am drained, I have no idea what to do.( i did take him to doc. and he increased his meds. And for the first time i am considering placing him in a home, if the increased meds dont help. His teachers seem to think this might be good for him, saying he needs his indendence. He knows he is grown and is tired of being under moms thumb. Well I have a problem with this, I figure it is my job to take carE of him. GOD GAVE HIM TO ME, TO TAKE CARE OF. I have never seeked help from anyone, untill now.( he does have a case worker though MHMR. but I dont use alot of thier services. I have Never told anyone of the problems we go though, My mom didnt even have any idea untill a few months ago of his anger spells we have been dealing with though the years. I didnt want any pity,or thier sympathy. Every one else sees the sweet side of Ricky, He is well loved at school by teachers and students ( this is a blessing)Everyonethat meets him loves him to death, I didnt want them to know that there is another side to him. Ok now that I have spilled my gutts, Is thier any one who can offer some insite, to help me and my family understand this anger better?   From: Texas E-mail: lidlbitlost   Dana Thursday, 6/13/02, 7:56 AM   Hello everyone, After 19 years of dealing with this problem, I was supprized to find out that I am not alone. My son suffered a closed head injury at age 2 from a car accident. This was in 84. When this occurred and I finally relized my son was hurt very badly ( there was not a mark on his body from this). I had a hard time coping wih it, as I was young at the time. My mom had to take over the care of my son. In the beginging she made all the decions. God bless my MOm. ( I took him back at age 5) The doc's at th hospital didnt not give us any hope of his recovery. They never expected him to make it though the night. After many months of being in ICU they dismissed him, Telling us that he would be a vegatable, he would never walk, talk or do anything again. We took him to The wonderful Shiners hospital for disable children, where they got him up and making a effort to walk. The best advice they gave us was not to treat him any differently than any other child. Make him do things for his self. well after 19 years of this I would like to tll you that he does walk, a lil unstable. He does talk, with a slurr, you really have to listen to him to understnd sometimes. He is independant, he dresses himself, goes to the bathroom by himself, he does alot or himself. But he still needs assistance with many things. He can not be left alone at all. He is 21 now, and has a brother that is 15. This is where I need help. His anger is becomeing more than we can handle. And I dont know what to do, I have cryed many many tears over this: If he gets set off he is raging, tearing things up, hitting us, cusing at us, its is horrible. We do get in his way when this happens, trying to keep him from hurtng himself ver badly by falling and hitting his head. he continues untill he is soaking wet with sweat and completly drained of energy.I have tried many things o calm him down, talking to him, joking, sending him to his room to listen to music ( he like this alot when he is not mad as hell)The last epasode was day before yesterday. I am drained, I have no idea what to do.( i did tke him to doc. and he increased his meds. And for the first time i am considering placing him in a home. His teachers seem to think this might be good for him, saying he needs his indendence. He knows he is grown and is tired of being under moms thumb. Well I have a problem with this, I figure it is my job to take carE of him. GOD GAVE HIM TO ME, TO TAKE CARE OF. I have never seeked help from anyone, untill now.( he does have a case worker though MHMR. but I dont use alot of thier services. I have Never told anyone of the problems we go though, My mom didnt even have any idea untill a few months ago of his anger spells we have been dealing with though the years. I didnt want any pity,or thier sympathy. Every one else sees the sweet side of Ricky, He is well loved at school by teachers and students ( this is a blessing)Everyonethat meets him loves him to death, I didnt want them to know that there is another side to him. Ok now that I have spilled my gutts, Is thier any one who can offer some insite, to help me and my family understand this anger better?   From: Texas E-mail: lidlbitlost   Laura P. Saturday, 6/8/02, 8:01 PM   My husband was in a car accident Jan.,1997. He has all the "fun" characteristics a tbi has. I love him very much, but his anger is sometimes too much to handle. I know that 9 out of 10 marriages end in divorce and I see why. If I didn't have God in my life I know I couldn't make it. I am so glad to find a website for caregivers. When people look at my husband, they don't see the head injury right away. But it's the daily stuff I have a hard time with. We have 3 children and my hubby has a hard time. I feel like a single parent most the time. If there is anyone in the same predicament, please write back. I feel alone, nobody understands. Thank you.   From: Yuba City, CA E-mail: migraineangel@yahoo.com   Laura Tuesday, 5/28/02, 1:13 PM   My three children were in an accident 12/20/99. Scott was critically injured and I recieved the negative information from doctors which was proved all wrong also. I did all the stuff you did naturally myself, and I agree %100 that the injured person needs family, support and love. Your web page is beautiful, I think we should have it printed and hand it to family members in the NICU, as I didn't find it untill now, 2 and 1/2 years after the accident. My three children are all fine, and Scott is doing things they said he would never do. YOu are a great daughter.   From: florida E-mail: boiledbat@hotmail.com   Craig Dunn Monday, 5/6/02, 6:28 PM   I read your site and it sounds very similiar to mine. Positive reinforcement, family love and support, I was young (23), in good physical shape, intelligent (University graduate) and had everything going for me to heal. I'm glad your mother did well and I hope to keep in contact with you. I have an author coming to see me from 200 miles away to hear my tale. I may ask you for some advice! Cheers. Craig Dunn   From: Newfoundland, Canada E-mail: craig_dunn@roadrunner.nf.net   Deb Van Dam Sunday, 5/5/02, 4:53 PM   I need help please. After 3 TBI to midbrain, I struggle with loss of organizational skills, task completion, unrelenting anxiety trying to appear normal under the scrutiny of two completely discompassionate roomates who criticize my every attempt. Are there resources for caregivers, help to find a safer environment, help organizing my things to make the day go more smoothly.   From: Arroyo Grande CA E-mail: debvandam@yahoo.com   alice Saturday, 5/4/02, 8:37 PM   Very good.   From: Ky E-mail: nanny1alice@aol.com   BJ OBrien Sunday, 4/28/02, 8:31 AM   Our 14 year old son was hit by a car in October 2001. It has been six months and he is at a Rancho level 3 or 4. We would appreciate talking with other families in our area, especially those who are familiar with the pediatric medical, rehab, and nursing home facilities.   From: Delray Beach, FL E-mail: murphie48@yahoo.com   Clifteen J. Campbell Friday, 4/19/02, 9:06 AM   Thank you for your web site. I had an enjoyable visit, and was encouraged with your testamony as a caregiver to your mother. She is blessed to have you as a daughter, and I'm sure you are blessed to have her as a mother. I am a caregiver to my 22 yo daughter that has a TBI as a result of a pedrestrian- auto accident two years ago May 5th. So even though the situtations are different, there are some similarities in our stories. Again I would like to thank you for your web page, and for your courage. It has been a blessing for me to visit your site. Sincerely, Clifteen (Ce Ce) Campbell   From: Fort Walton Beach, Florida E-mail: icbellrun@yahoo.com   Joy Wednesday, 4/17/02, 11:56 AM   My husband was in a fairly small accident. He dumped a Honda scooter in our yard. We thought it was something he would heal and get back to a normal life. This was in Oct 2001. He has a severe brian injury. Depression and seisures rule his life now. I'm glad I found a place where I can here other peoples triumphs, It gives me courage to hang in there. Maybe things will get better.   From: Maine E-mail: doedoe04224@yahoo.com   Deb Giacalone Wednesday, 4/3/02, 12:29 PM   Thank you for your inspiration. My mom was in a car accident on Jan. 10, 2002. She lives in Maryland and thats where the accident happened. She has tbi and is still in a coma / vegetative state. She has been opening her eyes for about 6 weeks now. As of right now she is not able to follow commands. She was stable so insurance wouldn't pay for the hospital any longer & my father had to find a nursing home that would take a coma patient with a trach and feeding tube. My dad is paying for the nursing home because insurance wont and they paid for the first 28 days of therapy but now they are no longer paying for that either. He is doing everything possible to stimulate mom while he is there. He is still working and there for goes over to the nursing home on lunch and after work. I live in florida but I have been up there twice and am going again next week to help any way I can. I know that prayers are very important along with positive attitude. Thank you again for your inspirational web site.   From: Ft Myers, FL E-mail: eyesdeb2@aol.com   Rachel Leffel Tuesday, 4/2/02, 1:21 PM   I am a Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor. I was invloved in the car accident in which I suffered my TBI 12/25/99, a month after your mom's brain injury. I think your web site is great! I don't know where I would be without my mom, dad, sister, brother, and fiance(who stayed by my side through eveything). Again, your website is great!   From: Tampa, FL E-mail: rnoya@tampabay.rr.com   Lisa Monday, 4/1/02, 8:27 AM   I loved reading about your experiance It was great to read the real stories.   From: New York E-mail: lbesten@sullivan.suny.edu   LAURIE STELTS Saturday, 3/30/02, 10:19 AM   From: OHIO E-mail: STELA@BRIGHT.NET   seth Saturday, 3/23/02, 10:11 PM   From: iowa E-mail: sethden@muscanet.com   Vicki Quartana Thursday, 3/21/02, 11:06 AM   My sister was found on February 2nd, 2002, gurgling and the family thought she was dead. 911 was called and she was rushed to North Arundel Hospital In Glen Burnie Maryland. We have been told that she got sick in her sleep and choked on her vomit. Causing her brain to go without oxygen. The first few days they said they were waiting her her to come out of a coma. They did an EEG and said she had moderate activity, on the forth day they did another EEG and said it was slightly improved from the first one, on the 6th day they did a third EEG and said they saw no improvement from the second. At that point they started giving us options, pulling the feeding tube, turning off the ventilator or stop treating her for any infection. This is the worst our family lives all around the country and we can't really come and go as we would like, to be with her. They never did an MRI on her to see just what part of the brain was injured and they never even told us that was a test that would more acuratly tell us what we were dealing with. They have now transfered her to a nursing home and told us that infection will be her undoing. WE are hopeless. And hopeful. She has 4 young children ages 12, 11, 9 & 4. Say a prayer for us, Thanks for listening, Vicki Quartana   From: Ellisville Mississippi E-mail: Ricvicbrod@aol.com   Frank Emery Tuesday, 3/5/02, 9:15 PM   A son of a long time friend had a skiing accident and has been in a coma a little over a month. He has now been moved from the Reno hospital to the Trauma Center at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Since the boy (really a 26 year old man) is still in a coma, it is clear that the recovery time will not be short. The parents are easily over stressed so I am seeking information that help guide them (and our circle of friends) through the recovery experience. Thank you for your web site. Frank Emery   From: Los Altos, CA E-mail: feemery@earthlink.net   Sandy Tuesday, 3/5/02, 12:10 PM   Hi: My sister's daughter who is 35 suffered a brain aneurysm and has to have around the clock care due to short term memory loss and not able to communicate. My sister who is single has used up her savings in order to stay with her daughter. Does anyone know of any type of financial support program that may be available to pay her some type of income for being the caregiver? She has to have an income but does not want to put her daughter in a nursing home. Thanks.   From: Sanford, NC E-mail: willomena60@hotmail.com   Mary Tuesday, 3/5/02, 10:44 AM   My husband's injury was from surgery for a benign tumor, but he has the same problems as a person that has tbi caused by an accident. Your website has given me the push I needed to keep going. I am his only caregiver, with all of our families many miles away. Thank you for your help, and God bless you and all others dealing with this problem.   From: Nebraska E-mail: garmar@nque.com   Mary Tuesday, 3/5/02, 10:38 AM   Mirta Thursday, 2/28/02, 5:06 PM   From: IL E-mail: mpfowler02@attbi.com   Lila Cook Sunday, 2/24/02, 4:59 PM   I suffer not only TBI, but the judgemental and often ridiculing attitudes of others. I reaaly hope that some of those people who find it so amusing to make fun of adisabled person, may one day find themselves or a loved one in a simialar situation. Lila   From: Albuq. E-mail: lila777witch@yahoo.com   Zulma I. Rodriguez Sunday, 2/24/02, 10:23 AM   Cindy Held-Szlasa Monday, 2/11/02, 6:58 PM   Betsys advice is invaluable. I have been trying very hard for the last three months to do exactly what I just read. My husband is doing well, very motivated and happy. He was in a truck accident October 30, 2001. His doctors and therapist are genuinely concerned about his successful recovery. Some days are harder than others but we continue to dig deep for strength and rely on family and friends for good thoughts and prayers. Happy Valentines Day to all of you incredible TBI survivors and caregivers!!   From: Ocean View, DE E-mail: steveandcindy@compuserve.com   Tracy Walters Sunday, 2/10/02, 6:04 PM   I am looking for information TBI due to my 30 year old son having an auto accident and is now in coma for going on three months. I am trying to do what i can to try and bring him back to us.   From: Dover, DE E-mail: tracy_w24@yahoo.com   Marylin Copeland Sunday, 2/10/02, 1:08 PM   For those survivors and caregivers in the South Hampton Roads area of Virginia who may be looking for support & resouces, the Tidewater chapter of the Brain Injury Association of Virgin1a meets on the second Monday of each month in Virginia Beach at 6:00 P.M. For location and directions, call me at Commonwealth Support Systems at (757) 493-8000 or at (757)588-6205 or e-mail me at granbyhome@aol.com.   From: Brain Injury Association of Virginia E-mail: granbyhome@aol.com   LYNDA Thursday, 2/7/02, 2:20 AM   HI THANK SO MUCH FOR GIVING ME HOPE ..WHEN MY FAMILY HAVE GIVEN UP ON SAM... I WILL REMAIN HOPEFUL THANKS AGAIN LYNDA   From: SCOTLAND E-mail: HLYNDA28@AOL.COM   Crystal Tuesday, 2/5/02, 1:36 PM   A really close friend of mine was in a coma for a week in the summer of '00. He is out of it now, but has not really shown a whole lot of improvement. I was just wondering how long it took for your mom to recover? I visit him about once a week is there anything I can do to help him, even if it's one day out of the whole week? Thanks for your wonderful story. Hope to hear from you soon, Crystal   From: Illinois E-mail: ccd82@yahoo.com   Jennifer Geoghegan Sunday, 1/27/02, 12:56 PM   I just wanted to say thank you for this web page. I read it and found I have already been doing alot of things with my hsuband like that. We were in a bad car accident in September. My husband has a traumatic brain injury he had a open head wound. He came out of his 7 week coma with speech and writing and long term memory and some short term memory still intact. It is hard and I can't wait to get him home. How long did it take to finally get your mother home?   From: Wisconsin E-mail: lileanme@yahoo.com   patti & al Tuesday, 1/22/02, 11:18 PM   happy new year   From: ft lauderdale E-mail: pathwl@webtv.net   patti & al Tuesday, 1/22/02, 11:18 PM   happy new year   From: ft lauderdale E-mail: pathwl@webtv.net   Tina Jones Thursday, 1/17/02, 9:10 AM   You have inspired me. I had a wreck in August of this year. I was hit by a gas 18 wheeler. I was in a coma for 29 days. I suffered brain injury as a result. I agree with you about family support. I have had alot. I could not do it if wasn't for my family & my determination. I have two boys, I was trying to get home to them and my husband.   From: Oneonta, Alabama Web Site: tinytina E-mail: ctjones@otelco.net   Kim Wednesday, 1/16/02, 6:01 PM   Hello again, Betsy. It has been over six months since I originally wrote in to thank you for your web site (see "Kim - 6/25/01"). At that time, my 76- year-old dad had just suffered a brain injury due to a 4-wheeler accident and being on a blood thinner. He had a cerebral hemmorrhage involving the left frontal lobe, 4 broken ribs, and was unable to move his right hand nor his legs, nor could he speak or swallow. I found and printed your Mom's story on your web site that night and showed it to my mom and sister the next day at the hospital. We followed your suggestions consistently day by day and kept things positive in spite of fear that was often overwhelming. Your words encouraged me greatly, and I found myself reading them over and over whenever I got discouraged or feared he might never recover. Two days after I wrote in, the ICU doctor at the hospital where he was at told us that Dad would have to have a tracheotomy and a feeding tube in his stomach the next day. They said they were disturbed by his sleeping and breathing patterns, and that he could not be woken up. It was very scarry that day. We held Dad's hand as he slept, told him how much we loved him and that he was going to be fine. My mom made the decision to have him flown that same day by helicopter to a well-known hospital in the Chicago area. Once there, the doctors who saw him felt that he did not need a trach nor a feeding tube, and the speech therapist there felt he could swallow enough to eat on his own. He ate solid food by mouth the next day and steadily improved little by little. Over the next few months, every tiny improvement was a milestone that we celebrated with him--when he moved his right thumb for the first time, his right toe, when he spoke his first words. We continued to pray and to keep things positive, even if we got a negative report from a doctor or from a physical therapist. There were many ups and downs during his recovery. One of us was at the hospital with Dad every day of the week every week, and we did not show him our fears. Dad started physical therapy in July at a sub- acute center. We helped with his therapy and arm massage, but only after getting the ok to do so by his physical therapist, just as your web site suggests. (I since learned that the reason that it's important to check with a doctor/therapist first is because doing massage to a swollen arm/leg can cause a clot.) By August, Dad was at a very aggressive rehabilitation center, and by the end of the month he was able to take some steps while assisted. My dad had an incredible will to get well again and to be self sufficient. He never complained, he just worked harder. By Christmas 2001 he was able to walk around the house with only a walker, and he recently started working on his taxes. Dad's plans are to take a trip out west this summer with Mom. I write this with tears welling up in my eyes a bit, because as I write, I remember my fears and my emotions last summer when things looked so grim. I am very thankful to God that He has healed my dad, and very thankful there was someone like you out there who has given her time to help others like you have with this site. I have left copies of your story in the ICU waiting rooms at both hospitals, and I have shared your web site many times. Your story and your ideas have meant a lot to our family as we put them into practice in our own situation and as my dad recovered over the last six months.   From: Union Mills, IN E-mail: kimberly.land@quantitude.com   (Members can delete entries.)