Some news

I received the phone call late last night that I'd been waiting for. My Goddaughter's Daddy called and said she's out of the coma. *thankful sighs* However, they're not sure as to the extent of brain damage yet. I feel like someone has punched me in the stomach and knocked the wind right out of me. I'm so thankful she's awake but damn, brain damage! The question, "Why do bad things happen to good people?" rings true here. This girl has it all. A wonderful life and wonderful parents. At 14 years old I've never seen a teenager have it all together like this one. Plays every sport there is, in every club that she could be in, straight A student and has a huge heart. I can't imagine her any other way. She's SO vibrant. I just don't understand. What's the reason for this? For this family to suffer like this? They've never hurt a soul in their life.

It seems my Godson is doing better than his sister. He seems to have recovered a great deal from his stroke. They think he'll end up just fine in that area... with lots of time of course. He had surgery on his leg yesterday and seems to have weathered that well. He'll have to have several more surgeries on it. He won't play football again which will be a huge devastation to him but he's wiser than his years so he will adapt I'm sure. Him and his sister will help each other through this time in their young lives. They're very close. The whole family is. They'll be OK emotionally... of that I'm certain.

Their Mother is doing pretty well now. She had surgery on her arm yesterday. They don't think she'll ever have full use of it again. They haven't touched her leg yet, which is going to be a real mess. She's finally stable enough for the surgeries so I'm sure that will be starting soon.

I know I should be, and AM thankful they're still here with us but I seem to be focusing on the dimmer side of things here. I'm still angrier than I thought I was. Of course finding out last night that the guy who ran them over tested positive for pot and had been two days without sleep doesn't help any. Where's the justice in that going to be?

I'm trying hard to focus on the good and I know I'll be able to soon. The other news just has to sink in first I think. I really am thankful they're still here. I still need to be there. I still want to be there... and I still can't be.

Please keep them all in your prayers. I would appreciate it very much... as would they.

I will be out of town starting tomorrow morning for several days tending to family matters and doubtful I will have internet access... so blog on folks... I want lots to read when I get back.

Happy Tuesday everyone.