Searching for Destiny
My heart is more than just a little bit heavy today, and not for simple matters such as not getting the job I want or not living where I want to. Suddenly, all those issues are seeming entirely small. Granted, they'll grow in porportion (or at least, they will seem to do in my little brain) eventually...
...but these things are far from my mind now.
I just learned yesterday that Destiny has some brain damage confirmed by an MRI. She has been shaking uncontrollably (her head and hands apparently) and has not spoken. Granted, I thank God she didn't die...but have we lost Destiny after all this fighting anyway? God, I hope not. And I know if I'm feeling this way, Mom and Dad are having a very difficult time. So pray for them guys. And pray for Destiny. She will be moved to Brook's Rehab today. They will be able to analyze the extent of the damage and help her recover normal functioning as much as possible. I'm personally working on getting the kid as much music therapy as possible, and hopefully from myself. I had her in my class two years; I know her likes and dislikes and the familar songs. And I'm very willing to charge next to nothing (heck, possibly NOTHING) if it will help us find Destiny again. (apparently she got a whopping TWO music therapy sessions at the hospital, sheesh. This kid LOVES music, what is wrong with these people...???)
I'm not ready to believe we've lost her completely. She was too bright and too intelligent and had to much of a future to have it all end here. I refuse to believe it.
...but these things are far from my mind now.
I just learned yesterday that Destiny has some brain damage confirmed by an MRI. She has been shaking uncontrollably (her head and hands apparently) and has not spoken. Granted, I thank God she didn't die...but have we lost Destiny after all this fighting anyway? God, I hope not. And I know if I'm feeling this way, Mom and Dad are having a very difficult time. So pray for them guys. And pray for Destiny. She will be moved to Brook's Rehab today. They will be able to analyze the extent of the damage and help her recover normal functioning as much as possible. I'm personally working on getting the kid as much music therapy as possible, and hopefully from myself. I had her in my class two years; I know her likes and dislikes and the familar songs. And I'm very willing to charge next to nothing (heck, possibly NOTHING) if it will help us find Destiny again. (apparently she got a whopping TWO music therapy sessions at the hospital, sheesh. This kid LOVES music, what is wrong with these people...???)
I'm not ready to believe we've lost her completely. She was too bright and too intelligent and had to much of a future to have it all end here. I refuse to believe it.
posted by StargazerGirl at 6:29 PM
2 Comments:
As always, prayers for you and for her. You've got a big heart. I don't think you were wrong yesterday when you said that perhaps things worked out the way they did so you could be with Destiny.
Hugs all around, ok?
Thanks, and hugs back your way for your continued prayers. I'd love to beat up the bozos at the hospital. Mom specifically requested MT because she A. Knew I was one, and B. Had the reccomendation from me personally that the hospital had at least one and they should do music therapy with Destiny. I'm afraid Destiny is going to need a little more than 2 or 3 sessions of ANYTHING. This is going to take time. Alot of time. And some serious patience. If what I know of this kid is still buried inside that head of hers (which I think it is) she's frustrated as all hell.
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