"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11~
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
A "Special" Message Sent to Jessica !
Hi everyone,
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Special thanks go out to Carol Biron, Nancy Sustersic, Karin Daniels, and all of Team Jessica for a job well done at the Princess House Fundraiser last Saturday in Naples. Jessica says thank you all for all the hard work put in - she loves you all!
Jessica received ketamine booster #8 yesterday. With each booster we continue to see the "small steps", as Dr. Cantu always says, that she needs to take on this journey here in Monterrey, Mexico. Most boosters take about 2 hours and everyone responds to them differently and each patient requires different doses - it is what Dr. Cantu knows the best and it is amazing to watch him "at work" with his coma patients! We love and admire Dr. "Green Shirt" for his work with RSD.
Yesterday, I spoke about a letter that Jessica received from Marco Island, Fl. I contacted the family to be sure that they wouldn't mind if I shared it with all of you. They were delighted to have me write about their "journey" as well. Olivia heard of Jessica's story and decided to write to her. Here are some excerpts of her letter to Jessica:
Dear Jessica,
My name is Olivia Davis. I am 11 years old and live in Marco Island, Fl. My Mom read me your story and I feel sad that you have had to go through all that and are still having to. I had a rare brain disease and have gone through 5 brain surgeries to try and help stop my seizures. I was 7 when I got sick. Last April I had a big surgery and I was paralyzed on my entire left side. I had to learn how to sit up, stand, walk, and move again. I spent all summer in therapy and trying to do homework. Sometimes I felt like I would never get better and sometimes I felt like I could do anything I used to if I just put my mind to it. I focused on the positive stuff like I would get better and get the seizures out of my life. When I was sad or down I talked to my Mom and she would hug me. That made me feel more positive. I am in 5th grade now and I love being back at school. I even learned how to swim again.
Keep thinking positive and soon you will get what you want. Be hopeful, not doubtful. I hope you get better soon. Our prayers are with you.
Peace out, Keep on dreaming.
Olivia
What an amazing letter from an 11 year old who has had to face her own trials as well! Jessica was so touched by her letter! We can't wait to meet her when we return to the states. Our prayers go out to Olivia and her family as well for continued recovery from Rasmussen's Encephalitis. You can visit her website at: www.oliviadavisfoundation.org.
This is a special "Shout Out" to Olivia who reads Jessica's blog!
Remember this Olivia - It takes 2 --- GOD & YOU --- so keep fighting because You are stronger than any illness and God loves you so!!! The Lord says:
It's worth It. / Walk with Me. / Trust Me. / Wait with Me. /
I WILL REWARD YOU!!!
All our love,
Jessica's Mom
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#8....and EIGHT is GREAT!!! Love from all your friends in Naples and Marco Island. Look how many lives you have connected already Jessica! We are planning your HOMECOMING! What a party that will be!!!
ReplyDeletelove Nancy
Greetings from Hollywood, Florida, where the weather is still 150 degrees farenheit (not really but it might as well be)...glad to hear about the "small steps," especially when they're in the right direction =)...also, hi mom, i miss you, see you in a couple of weeks...Gina & Jessica, as always, you are in my prayers every day and I can't wait for you guys to come visit me!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Olivia for sharing your story. You are an inspiration to us all.
ReplyDeleteJessica's Dad.
Dearest Jessica and Gina, We're sending you lots of love from Garden City!! I am so glad that the ketamine boosters are coming quickly now. Moving ahead is so good emotionally and mentally, as well as physically!! I loved the letter from Olivia Davis- that girl is AMAZING too!!! When you keep your "eyes on the prize" and keep your faith healthy and alive- MIRACLES HAPPEN!! A big, gigantic, incredible positive you have on your side is your mom- Gina- right there with overflowing love, hugs, prayers, faith, friendliness, and trust in God and in the process. You also have your dad and Katherine and Michelle, who love you so much and are praying for you constantly. You also have so many friends, both old and new, who are praying for you. We're making lots of noise up to Heaven, Jess!! It's a beautiful noise, full of faith and love and trust in the Lord. It's the kind of noise that makes MIRACLES HAPPEN!!! Hang in there! Love always, Angel
ReplyDeletep.s. Hi Cecilia!! I'm so glad you're there!!
Dear Jessica and Gina,
ReplyDeleteMy family and I are keeping you both in our prayers, Keep the faith and I believed God is in the center of your progress. We also happy to know that Cecilia is there with you, May God give you strength to carry on. Our Regards, Olga, Paul and Family
Jessica,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to see you in this condition. It breaks my heart. I'm sitting at Gulf Coast High remembering you in class when you are well and sending you happy thoughts. I pray I will see you again, like you once were, vivacious, happy, healthy.
I'm in Nursing School and still working full-time as a Marine Science Teacher. My hello and hugs and kisses go out to the family.
Love, Christina Smith-Libbey