Post #526780 by JONPAUL on Wed, Apr 28, 2010 1:50 PM

Everyone,
Again, I cannot express how incredibly much the overwhelming love and support from the
community has meant throughout this difficult time.
I've been completely moved upon reading these posts--they've provided a total magical,
positive, supporting healing energy that has helped me tremendously.
I've been telling Marie about the thread and the messages within it, but today will be the
first time she's actually lucid enough to read them herself and absorb everything.
I'm home now briefly, gathering some things and taking care of some paperwork, and will
be sure to print out the pages and take them back to the hospital today for her.
(Unfortunately, her Macbook was destroyed at the time of the accident)
As far as an update goes....she was transported from the trauma hospital to the Intensive
Care Unit at Kaiser, where she underwent one further surgery for her right ankle.
Everything went very well, and that should be the last of the operations.
Now it's a matter of managing her pain, stabilization, and therapy.
This morning was a very positive turning point, as she is becoming much
more aware and interactive, wearing her glasses, and actually, in true Marie style, joking around
with the staff a bit. She was also cleared for solid food and her pain medication was decreased.
Those that have been asking about visiting...please send me a PM and as soon as I get the OK,
I'll let you know the details. I've also been receiving a tremendous amount of inquiries about
where to send things for her. Again, please send me a PM and I'll provide some details.
Now that she's conscious, I know that this would really cheer her up.
Again, from the depths of my heart, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!
I know that many out there consider this 'our little hobby,' but the profound way that people have
come together in love, support and as family at a time like this, proves that it is much, much more.
I am so proud to be a part of the Tiki Community and be able to call you our friends and family.
As much love and Aloha as I can express,
Jonpaul