Hi Everyone!! This is Brittany! I just wanted to let everyone see something amazing, something that everyone needs a little more of, especially right now. Take the 5 or 6 minutes it takes to watch this and live it, breathe it. Everyone around you right now is looking for a hug. I know my family is right now.
I don’t believe that I have written anything thus far, so here goes.
My beautiful sister, Hillary. It just doesn’t even seem real sometimes. Seeing her in this place and seeing those eyes open ever so slightly day to day is almost breathtaking. For how severe this accident was, I can’t believe how far this amazing girl has come.
I feel like I am saying this a lot, (in repetition to most people) but when people ask about her it goes something like this… “It’s going to be a VERY long road, she is amazing and really has already come so far. For only two weeks after such a traumatic experience, I can’t believe how much progress she has made. I like the word “amazing” (and Ashley if you are reading this, get ready there are plenty more where that came from ) It truly is going to be a long road. She is awake for now, but that doesn’t mean she is talking or walking around, she is responsive which is HUGE. I was rubbing her hand with my thumb tonight, and with her pointer finger she began to rub my hand back. I don’t know if it is an involuntary action, but it was beautiful none the less. This will not be an overnight thing. It will take months, maybe even years. And I am prepared to be here every step of the way!
Thank all of you for your love and support everyday! I can’t believe what a big family can do when someone we love is in a situation like this. We have such a huge extended family at the same time. So thanks to all of you for your ongoing prayers and support. We couldn’t do this without you!
Thank you to all of Hillary’s nurses and the Vanderbilt staff for taking such good care of my sister and for all of the support you have given to my family. You guys will always be in my thoughts!
Suddenly the world is nothing but dark grey skies,
Along with those questions of how, when, & why,
If I’m somewhat away from God,
Will he remember me now,
Will he hold me close thru these long hours,
I have to stop doubting, He’s told me so,
He has plans for me that no one knows,
My wish for you is that he holds you tight,
You are the ones staying up by my bedside night after night,
Get comfort in knowing I’m still here,
God’s with me, we’re both right here,
This place I’m at isn’t so bad,
It’s just the way you would expect from God’s great land,
He has angels watching over me,
I know he has great plans for me,
Please keep up the prayers, they are doing me good,
I will come back to you,
He has told me I would,
I love you all more than words can express,
Hope you can tell with every finger of yours I gently press,
Thank you for taking care of me,
Lovingly yours,
Miss Hillary.
9-18-07
Written by: Michelle Doom
May this comfort all who read this & care about her!!! My thoughts & prayers are with you all!!!!!!!!
Brittany, so good to hear your voice too! The Shurigs watch this site many times a day and we appreciate all you update us with. We add Hillary and all of you to our prayers and are so pleased to hear her good progress. Keep up the great work Coltharps!
) It truly is going to be a long road. She is awake for now, but that doesn’t mean she is talking or walking around, she is responsive which is HUGE. I was rubbing her hand with my thumb tonight, and with her pointer finger she began to rub my hand back. I don’t know if it is an involuntary action, but it was beautiful none the less. This will not be an overnight thing. It will take months, maybe even years. And I am prepared to be here every step of the way!
Comments (2)
Healing Hillary
What is this place I’ve been brought to,
Will I have the strength to pull thru,
If I don’t,
Will you know how much I loved all of you,
This place is like nothing I’ve seen,
I feel like I’m floating in a really bad dream,
Things happen in the blink of an eye,
Suddenly the world is nothing but dark grey skies,
Along with those questions of how, when, & why,
If I’m somewhat away from God,
Will he remember me now,
Will he hold me close thru these long hours,
I have to stop doubting, He’s told me so,
He has plans for me that no one knows,
My wish for you is that he holds you tight,
You are the ones staying up by my bedside night after night,
Get comfort in knowing I’m still here,
God’s with me, we’re both right here,
This place I’m at isn’t so bad,
It’s just the way you would expect from God’s great land,
He has angels watching over me,
I know he has great plans for me,
Please keep up the prayers, they are doing me good,
I will come back to you,
He has told me I would,
I love you all more than words can express,
Hope you can tell with every finger of yours I gently press,
Thank you for taking care of me,
Lovingly yours,
Miss Hillary.
9-18-07
Written by: Michelle Doom
May this comfort all who read this & care about her!!! My thoughts & prayers are with you all!!!!!!!!
Brittany, so good to hear your voice too! The Shurigs watch this site many times a day and we appreciate all you update us with. We add Hillary and all of you to our prayers and are so pleased to hear her good progress. Keep up the great work Coltharps!
The Shurigs