Tuesday, September 1, 2009

A Message From Your Sister Michelle

UPDATE:
Hi to All our Family & Friends,

Just wanted everyone to know that the past few days have been rough for Jessica as she is experiencing some of the side effects of the ketamine. These will pass and are to be expected but at the same time hard to go through for Jessica. We are optimistic and remain hopeful in the knowledge that with each and every day, we are taking the tiny steps forward that are necessary for Jessica to regain her life. May God bless you all.
Also, we are grateful to our dear friend Nancy who arrives today to help us transition from the ICU to the 8th floor of the hospital.

Love to all,
Sarah Gina (Jessica's Mom)

P.S. Happy 86th Birthday to my Mom & Jessica's Nanny Yum-Yum
We love you & Miss you


To My Sister Jessica (aka - Wessie),

Dear Wessie,
I love you so much! I remember making the scary face at Katherine and having so many good times. Then I remember moving to Florida. We had such a good time in the hot sun, but then tragedy struck! I didn't know how to deal with the situation at the time because I was only nine, so I just kept saying it's nothing, it's nothing......but then it got worse and the doctors didn't know what to do. Watching our whole family get torn apart by a tick, a stupid little tick! And then you got RSD and the pain was all over your body.
I can't seem to remember you really walking, only glimpses in memories and videos. Now I believe that I will be able to see you walk again! I remember you and me being best buds and then it vanished.
I love you Wessie and I'm a big sap because I can't believe that I'm crying as I am writing this letter to you! I am finally going to have my "Wessie" back - my beloved Wessie back! I have always looked up to you. I know that people say that the love of your life is the person that you marry, but, Wessie, You are the love of my life! I love you more than anything. I never wanted anything bad to happen to you! I believe you are the strongest person I know and when I have a baby I am going to name it after you, because maybe, just maybe, it will be as strong as you. You were always strong, smart and gorgeous. I Love you and am so glad that my Wessie is coming back. I want my baby back, baby back ribs - LOL - remember that!
Well, I love you Big Wessie!

Love, Your Little Wessie Michelle


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7 comments:

  1. Good Morning.
    I look forward to hearing about Jessica's progress each day. I know it takes time and effort to write each day. Thank you.
    My prayers are the Stevens Family and Relatives. Your love, prayers and support has shown what real families are. May my prayers for you today make the day more peaceful and sunny.
    Love from Linda in Saratoga

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  2. Sara and Jessica - My prayers are with you in this difficult time. I hope there will soon be news posted by you Jessica that you are again feeling well and headed home. Be strong. Love, Barbara (Aunt Carol's friend) just in case there are other Barbara's.

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  3. My thoughts and prayers are with you! Please keep us updated, my whole family is praying for you:)
    Crystal Ulmer, RN

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  4. I wrote a message from Mom on the last entry after Katherines letter. She thanks you for calling her on her birthday and that she misses you both so much.
    We know that Jessica will come through this just fine. Jessica is a strong young lady who won't give up. We love you both. All of our love..Aunt Carol

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  5. Dear Jessica and Sara.. With each day will come a new beginning. Every hour that passes brings Jessica closer to home. We pray for all the doctors,nurses andaides that have helped our family so far from home. Thank you to Nancy who is there now, with you and Jessica. Keep up the positive vibes all around Jessica. To my sister who I miss so much . . . I love you and hope that your return is sooner than later. (My port removal is done..everything is fine.) Love you both...Your sister Carol

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  6. Dear Michelle, I loved your letter to Jessica. You are a very special sister for Jessica and Katherine, and a very special daughter to your mom and dad. Keep being strong for Jessica and praying for her. Your wonderful memories will make Jessica feel so good when your mom reads her your letter! That feeling is an amazing gift from you. If you are a big sap, then I'm one too because I cried when I read your letter! :) Hang in there!!! Love, Angel
    p.s. Happy birthday Grandma!!

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  7. Jessica you probably don't remember us but we met you and your beautiful family when we all made that move to Naples Florida and Indigo Lakes. Your neighbor and my mutual friend Carol Biron introduced us all. I remember sitting on your Lanai and eating Mango Salsa. You and my daughter Kristin talked about what it was going to be like at Gulf Coast High School. You and Kristin kept in touch at Gulf Coast. I had a few gatherings with your Mom and we always had fun. Those were the memories that I hold onto and have been in constant touch with Carol so that she could keep me up to date on your status. Your Mom is a true angel and I wouldn't have expected anything less from her. She was a true friend and I look forward to sharing those happy times with you and your wonderful family again one day soon in Naples Florida. To Sara Gina you are the best mom anyone could ask for and I know that Jessica will become that Doctor that you spoke about in your blogg. She is amazing and you are also. I pray for you and Jessica everyday and also for your wonderful family that you will look back on this and know that it was your stamina and Jessica's will to survive. Keep on Blogging it keeps us all hoping and Praying..Doreen

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