Awesome night

Posted by on Jan 18, 2012 in Andrea's Progress Blog | 6 comments

Andrea has been saying single words for over a week now, at first a faint whisper, then a burst of sound usually accompanied by a laugh (which helps to push the sound out as she vocalizes). “Mom,” “home,” “water” –all have been nice to hear. But today, she managed to say clearly her first real sentence, “I want to go.” Later,  “I want to see my Dad. Now.” Devon and Jenny came over and we got more sentences and quite a few laughs, as she finds her attempts hysterical, never getting discouraged. Then we started calling people on the phone–her Dad and Nancy three times, Emily, Liz, my parents. If I let her, she would continue to dial all night long.

Andrea is on a mission, determined to get the voice out on a regular basis. No more letter board, no more thumbs up. Just words–what she wants, where she wants to be, who she wants to see. As with everything that Andrea has done on her road to recovery–it starts slowly but, once she gets the knack, she “remasters” it quickly. While she is regaining her speech, I am speechless, awed by her tenacity and her sense of humor. She is truly my hero. And very happy to be hearing “I love you,” again. Great night.

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6 comments

  1. Bill
    January 18, 2012

    She works. She tries. She giggles and smiles – even at her failed attempts to relearn something she once did without thinking. She fights. She tries. Then … she works some more.

    I have never been more proud. She continues to inspire me and give me strength. Mostly, she makes me laugh. And thank God for that. We all need it.

  2. Mark Stevens
    January 18, 2012

    “On a mission.”

    Like.
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  3. Carly
    January 18, 2012

    Amazing news!!!!! So happy for her and you. I can’t even imagine how wonderful it is to hear that voice and the words I love you. I am in awe of how hard she is fighting and working. Love you both.
    Carly

  4. Mark Niedtg
    January 18, 2012

    I cannot imagine the joy you must feel to hear her voice again! Brings tears to my eyes! Congratulations to all of you! Love you guys!

  5. Diane Eicher
    January 19, 2012

    You’ll never again complain about her spending too much time talking on the phone! This is great news, and your friends/readers are feeling your joy.

  6. Jody Chapel
    January 19, 2012

    How fantastic! It must make her feel better than almost anything! We take our voices so for granted. Go Team Andrea.

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