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[Ronnie]

Just got back from the Hospital. It's been almost two weeks, and Leah is able to move both of her arms, but at this time, does not have a lot of finger control. What has truly amazed me though is how optimistic she seems. Whenever she looks over at me she smiles, and actually asks if I'M OK! But that is the kind of girl she has always been. :-)

[Smileyblue]

Thanks for the update.. ;-)

I'm glad she has her arms, and Rehab will teach her how to manage with her finger control.. The best news is that her optimism is still strong.. It gives you something to remind her of in times when the frustrations come into play..

Glad you're holding up..

[rue2you]

Good for Leah!! She will work hard and tell her we all can't wait to meet her hear!

[lifeisgood]

I was 18 also and it took a long time but I managed to get back my hands..went on to college married and two beautiful baby girls of my own..she is amazingly blessed to have a father like you in her life.

She can and will be happy. Your coming here is a big start in your being able to help yourself and her...and insure she will be as independant as possible.

cry often, whenyou need to..it is healthy.

You are an amazing man.

[Ronnie]

lifeisgood, on 26 August 2011 - 06:19 PM, said:

I was 18 also and it took a long time but I managed to get back my hands..went on to college married and two beautiful baby girls of my own..she is amazingly blessed to have a father like you in her life.

She can and will be happy. Your coming here is a big start in your being able to help yourself and her...and insure she will be as independant as possible.

cry often, whenyou need to..it is healthy.

You are an amazing man.

Thank you. :-) Don't really think I'm amazing though. I love being there for her and I always will. My father who passed away about 4 years ago, he was 82, so he lived a long good life, was in a long term care facility for about 6 years before he passed. I was there every day that he was there. Nothing is more important than your family. Oddly enough, it is where I met Leah's mom. :-)

[wheeliebear75]

People all over the world waiting to meet her. It will help her tremendously that positive attitude of hers & so will having such a strong close knit family!

[Ronnie]

wheeliebear75, on 26 August 2011 - 08:07 PM, said:

People all over the world waiting to meet her. It will help her tremendously that positive attitude of hers & so will having such a strong close knit family!

:-) I must say, her attitude has really amazed me. She smiles at me when we look at each other, and she is more concerned about how we are feeling than herself. But like I have said earlier, she has always been like that.

[Txell]

Hi Ronnie, I'm a girl from Spain. I don't speak english very well, but I can tell you that you are not alone. Look what answers in your post!!!!
My husband have an accident 2 years ago (he's paraplegic) and I don't believe my new live yet.
I can tell you that is good cry sometimes, but you have to smile for your daugther.
Greetings from Spain!!!