On the right I have added our family and friends who have been by our side and visiting since our arrival in Denver. Thanks to them, Marilyn has not been on her own at anytime - always someone by her side. The list is ever growing, bringing Marilyn strength and healing each day.
Marilyn has not woken up but she remains responsive to the various stimuli around her. The hospital already has OT's , PT's, and Speech Pathologists working with her and she has done quite well, although she seems very tired at times. We hope to be moved to a main room and out of the Neuro ICU tomorrow, which will be great. I am here every day and every night with her - her parents, my parents and our friends have helped me so much in being able to step out for fresh air, make phone calls - just deal with all the stuff this situation has presented.
Our focus now needs to be on her waking up. Please send her the thought.. Wake up, Marilyn, wake up.
Gareth
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Wake up Marilyn! There are SO many people thinking of you that I imagine you can actually feel the love and healing thoughts.
Thank you, Gareth, for posting on this blog. It takes away the time we spend worrying, and replaces it with time to think good thoughts and send well wishes to both of you. You are both strong, and vibrant, and surrounded by friends and family- you will come through this beautifully.
With love,
Lex
Wake up, Marilyn!
Ditto to Lex's comment- wake up, Marilyn, wake up.
Coming back to work today, my heart aches to hear the news. I am also relieved to read the updates and hear that Marilyn is improving each day.
You two are in many conversations around the office and the love and support runs deep. From miles away, I can feel the positive energy around her and the endless supply of love that is in her room.
I will continue to hold you both in my heart!
Love,
Pam
Gareth,
Thank you so much for keeping us updated on Marilyn's progress. I am so glad to hear that she is improving each day. There were lots of rainbows dancing in the Dolores sky yesterday....We look forward to Marilyn's return.
Best wishes and sending many wake up calls from afar,
Sarah Payne
Sage smoke drifts upward on the mornng breeze. My thughts are with you both. Remember Marilyn's determination and strength as she recovered from knee surgery? They are lying just below the surface and are gathering for the road ahead.
Wake up, Marilyn, Wake up!
Love to you both,
M. B. McAfee
Mar....
Wake up sweetie! Mel and I are going to come visit you soon.
Gareth, stay strong and know that we are sending you lots of love and healing too.
Sarah Palermo
I think that there is no greater power in this universe than the power of prayer, love and positive thoughts. Marilyn will wake up and work as a nurse practicetioner and laugh, love and ride again. I know it!
Hey Miss Marilyn,
I'm so glad that I was able to visit you both and see how things are going and hold your hand. I could really feel that you are aware of what's going on around you, but that you just can't fully communicate back at the moment. It must be so frustrating. But you are making amazing progress and I know you're trying really hard. It must be exhausting. You just need to give yourself the time you need to heal. As much as we all want you to be awake and alert, we also need to be patient. You are amazingly strong and determined so I feel positive that you are going to have a complete recovery.
I gave you some aromatherapy yesterday morning and you seemed to relax. I know how you love nice spelling things. Chris has been giving you a lot of very gentle massage too, to help stimulate your left side.
It was great to see you open your eye and smile and let us know that you were aware of our presence.
The nurses have all been so great and they seem very impressed by you. Gareth, of course, has been incredible.
I look forward to having you guys back down here in Dolores for our regular routine. I miss you and hold you very dear to my heart. Wake up soon my dear so we can salsa dance! Love, Alex
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