Thursday, September 17, 2009
September 17th, 2009
Hello again. Bryce's operation was a success, and his neck is now stabilized. I was unprepared to learn, however, that he must be in a deep sleep for 3-5 days to make sure that his lungs are in order and that he does not get an infection if th.ey put the tracheotomy back in so close to the incision site. It was really, really hard to hear that I could not look into his eyes or speak to him for so long. I know that this is best for Bryce, though, and so we need to quietly pray for his inner peace and healing. I will never forget his first song request when we were alone in his hospital room three weeks ago. It was Bill Withers' "Ain't No Sunshine," and he tried hard to hold back the tears as he listened. He will come back to us as the Bryce we know and love. It will take time, healing, learning, work, faith, and passion. Bryce already has such inner strength, and character that I know that he can re-claim his life and is eager to do so. Thank you to his true friends. He loves you all at CC and holds his Taft and Agawam friends close to his heart too.
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I don't know you, but I saw the link on a Facebook friend's page. This happened to a friend of mine in the early 90s (he was in his earlyy 20s). He misjudged a dive into a lake, was lucky enough to have a friend hold him stable and immobile and above water until medical help came.
ReplyDeleteWith surgery and time and hope and belief, Robb was able to recover. Today, he is a hiker, rockclimber, and happy family man.
My thoughts and prayers and hope are with you and Bryce. Have hope, have strength, and above all, believe.
Very best wishes,
Marlo Garnsworthy