Just wanted to let you all know that my daughter's friend began to awaken about 10 days ago. She has difficulty speaking, but they think that she's just in pain after having all the tubes down her throat rather than a neurological issue. She is able to write short notes to her mom and sisters now. Best of all, she is being moved to day to a rehab hospital just 15 minutes from our house. Her sister goes back to the orthopedic surgeon on Friday, and he hopes to be able to put her in a walking cast, since she is still unable to use crutches and she HATES the wheelchair.

I want to thank everyone here for their prayers and good wishes, because I believe they had a lot to do with this miracle.

Poor, poor girl. Let's all hope this is part of a greater plan. I can't believe what this kid has been through.

Don Cardi

Good too hear things are on the up

Glad to hear that things are looking up for them.

Thanks for the heads up SB. Hopefully being moved so close to home and being able to see family and friends will help tremendously in what is sure to be a long recovery. Tell her she has lots of strangers sending her best wishes.

Thanks again, everyone.

Very good news. May they continue to improve each day. These sisters are obviously close, and I'm sure this terrible ordeal will bring and keep them closer for the rest of their long and happy lives.

SB

I had not seen the post before today. I just read through it and am glad, after such a horrible situation, things are getting better. And may the person responsible rot in hell.

Very glad things seem to be looking up. Prayers do help!

SB, I'm so glad this update was a positive one.

We're all pulling for them.

Signor V.

It had been quite some time since this accident happened. My daughter's birthday is tomorrow, and she had a party Saturday night. Her best friend was there. It was difficult for her, but she wouldn't have missed it for the world.

Her recovery has been slow and often brutal, but she is walking and talking and she can read and write. She has severe short-term memory loss and is unable to do even the most simple math problems. But she is alive, she is here, we can hug her and tell her we love her, and she can do the same for us. Her little sister called last week to tell my daughter that she can finally participate in recess again!

I wanted to thank all of you for your good wishes and prayers. I can't even begin to express how wonderful it was to see the two girls together Saturday night.

I am so glad to hear that you're daughter's friend is coming along with her struggles. I truly believe we have angels watching over us and helping us out.

SB, I'm so truly happy to hear that they're doing better. And even more so that they're surrounded by friends and family who love them and are there for them along the way. I pray for their continued recovery.

And happy birthday to your daughter! (An extra happy one, this time, no?)