I'm back. As promised. And it has officially been 6 months since my accident! Sometimes it is surprising it's been that long like the accident was yesterday and sometimes it seems like it's been years. It feels like I've been struggling with mobility on my left side forever but it also seems like just yesterday that I didn't need a shower chair. Oh my. I certainly have been blessed. I've made HUGE progress! I've made it further in 6 months than some people make it in their entire recovery. Geez! Can you even imagine if I was still in a coma?!?! It's a trip to even think about. Wow!
As promised, here is a visual representation of my progress. But not without a warning. If you had to see me right after the accident and it scarred you, please don't go any further. If you didn't see me right after the accident because it was too much, please stop now. And if you're under the age of 18 please ask your parents before you go any farther. This is not rated G. Parental guidance is definitely suggested. Ok, here goes.
Here I am right after the accident...
Pretty trippy, huh?!?! Boy, I was messed up!
And then I finally opened my eyes a little later...
And only 6 months later, here I am now...
Kinda crazy! To say the least! But I think it is good for me to have some idea how far I've come. Even though according to Josh these pics don't even do it justice. He says it was even more overwhelming to see me like that plus see all the machines I was hooked up to plus see all the tubes sticking out of me. Wow! Maybe my not remembering is a blessing. 'Cause it looks like if I did remember it would have been pretty painful.
Looking at all this stuff does make me feel bad for Mom and Josh, though. But I guess they would have much rather been looking at me like that than looking at a headstone or an urn.
On that happy note I'll sign off. Thanks for hanging in there with me and I'm sorry for all those who did have to see me like that. Hope I didn't damage anyone or scare them. It is what it is.
Bye,
Ang
Congratulations on all the progress you've made! It will only continue to grow.
ReplyDeleteCourtney Gavin
Ang, I didn't see you for two weeks or so after the accident...Amber was there the first day...I looked at the pictures and was O.K.-now that you are where you are today. I am amazed, humbled, and inspired by your determination, stamina and faith. You are so far beyond awesome! I love you and I'm quite sure that your recovery isn't over yet.
ReplyDeleteLOVE,
Mare
You are an amazing woman and the world is a better place because you're in it!
ReplyDeleteYou've come a long way baby!!!!! (to borrow an ad jingle from before your time) I know you have further to go, and I know you will get there. Your progress is truly impressive!! God is great! I am so looking forward to passing you in the hallway at work!
ReplyDeleteJan
We stand in awe of you and your progress and your spirit and we read in amazement every post that your mom and Josh made when we were all so worried about your life. We're so glad that you're here and you are who you are!
ReplyDeleteand you're just so darn gorgeous too!
Never doubt that!
From your friends in #104
Wow, so amazing, you guys. I'm so proud of you and your fam for persevering through this year. God has certainly worked miracle after miracle....praise Him. It was so fun to see you today and really hang out and chat with you since your accident! So thankful you were there today!!
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