It has to improve as a year - over any year or experience ever in my
life - this is the worst possible thing for anyone to go through and I do not wish it on anyone ever - so I hope everyone will appreciate their existence this year and if anything comes out of my experience, I want that to be it. Happy 2008 everyone!
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Marilyn Cieszykowski's Page
A fund has been established in Marilyn's behalf to assist in recouping considerable costs incurred as a result of her medical air-evacuation from Ecuador, ongoing medical bills, and lost work income.
Marilyn Cieszykowski Medical Fund
c/o GDA
PO Box 14
Dolores, CO 81323
or donate via Paypal
Marilyn returned to the Dolores Medical Center on a part time basis on July 14, 2008. She is seeing patients in full-capacity and furthering her medical education. She continues to hike, practice yoga and receive acupuncture as part of her physical recovery treatement.
Marilyn was interviewed on KSJD about TBI and her recovery on 9/4/2008. Listen here. (Scroll down to the bottom of the page.)
A story on Marilyn ran on KSUT 4-corners public radio on 10/26 Read or listen here.
Durango Herald article here.
Great books for better understanding TBI...
In An Instant - Bob and Lee Woodruff
The Totem Pole - Paul Pritchard
Over My Head - Dr. Claudia L. Osborne
I'll Carry the Fork! Recovering a Life After Brain Injury ~ Kara L. Swanson
Marilyn Cieszykowski Medical Fund
c/o GDA
PO Box 14
Dolores, CO 81323
or donate via Paypal
Marilyn returned to the Dolores Medical Center on a part time basis on July 14, 2008. She is seeing patients in full-capacity and furthering her medical education. She continues to hike, practice yoga and receive acupuncture as part of her physical recovery treatement.
Marilyn was interviewed on KSJD about TBI and her recovery on 9/4/2008. Listen here. (Scroll down to the bottom of the page.)
A story on Marilyn ran on KSUT 4-corners public radio on 10/26 Read or listen here.
Durango Herald article here.
Great books for better understanding TBI...
In An Instant - Bob and Lee Woodruff
The Totem Pole - Paul Pritchard
Over My Head - Dr. Claudia L. Osborne
I'll Carry the Fork! Recovering a Life After Brain Injury ~ Kara L. Swanson
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- ► June 29 - July 6 (1)
- ► June 22 - June 29 (2)
- ► June 1 - June 8 (1)
- ► May 18 - May 25 (1)
- ► May 11 - May 18 (1)
- ► April 20 - April 27 (1)
- ► March 23 - March 30 (2)
- ► March 16 - March 23 (1)
- ► March 2 - March 9 (2)
Friends and family visiting and encouraging Marilyn's during her recovery.
- Robert and Margaret Cieszykowski
- Gerry and Anne Martins
- Phil Schmitt
- Sian Martins
- Kaela Martins
- Glenn Dunmire
- Bill Hatcher
- Chris Barber
- Alex Prime
- Bernie and Rachel Birnbaum
- Ariel Birnbaum
- Matan Birnbaum
- Rob Peterka
- Sally Smith
- Diane Wren
- Teresa Hegyi
- Timmy O'Neill
- Stephanie Peterka
- Thomas Mundinger
- Chris Graham
- Stephen Barnes
- Linda Robinson
- Julie Carey
- John Grandt
- Paresh Kamdar
- Tracye Lederer
- Steve and Alicia Cieszykowski
- Melissa Brock
- Sarah Palermo
- Michael and Andria Henderson
- Kelly Finlay
- George Barratt
- Michael Engleman
- Alison and Eric Durland
- Eddie "The Winner" Durland
- Chuck and MB McAfee
- Kristen Turner
6 comments:
Marilyn,
Just got off the phone with you and you are an inspiration. You are a cherished soul and we are so very inspired by you. So here's to 2008, its gonna be GREAT! Happy New Year!
We love YOU!
Tracye, Adam & Noah
Love you Mar! I wish you an extremely successful 2008 that is full of recovery and love.
Jen Alexovich Espinosa
Mar & Gareth,
We wish you a Happy New Year and especially a heathly and wonderful 2008
Love Mom & Dad
Hello Marilyn....and our wishes also very a most incredible 2008! It has been our experience that the 'tough' that comes from true recovery and or healing from a serious illness or accident is the best 'stuff' of life--we hold out to you on behalf of ourselves and all those with whom we have walked this path the promise that there is an incredible light at the other end of the tunnel (and it is not an oncoming train)!. As Michael always says, "It's Worth It!"
Happy New Year Marilyn and Gareth!
I love this "New Time of Year" because it allows us to look forward hopefully. In today’s world, a sense of hope takes a beating frequently, but I think only good things can come from envisioning good things for this new year. And that is my one and only resolution, to keep envisioning good things all around all of us!
I was sorry that Scott and I didn't get to visit with you last week, crazy airlines messed up our return travel plans, but I was excited to hear about your trip to one of my favorite museums! Did you enjoy it? Any favorite exhibits?
Hope to see you both soon!
Tracy
Marilyn,
Nine years and ten months ago.... My dad had a tumor the size of a lime removed from his brain. His dad, my grandpa, died from a brain tumor at the age of 52. My dad is now 65(he got a clean MRI and a new surfboard for his birthday). The recovery from this surgery was difficult at best. He worked so hard to heal and the emotions were overwhelming and completely unpredictable. Marilyn, after all this, he is the same person but his depth of feeling has increased. He is more sensitive and more emotional. It is a strange side effect but, as his daughter, I feel blessed to know this other side of him. He has recovered completely and has no restrictions. Life just seems a bit more precious. For us, his family, he is back to "normal" and it is truly amazing what positive thoughts can do for the healing brain. You are amazing and can do anything. I know we all believe that your spirit and fire will carry you through this incredibly difficult work. I can't think about you without that beautiful smile on your face. I'm smiling too. ami
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