Comments on Julie Goodnight On the Road: Thank God We're Home Again!

HI Julie, And a big Hi to Hunter - glad you are ho...

2009-11-16T19:23:24.799-07:00

HI Julie,
And a big Hi to Hunter - glad you are home taking advantage of all of your mom's meals that sound really great! So much for the 5 pound challenge w/Xmas coming for all of us! Glad your on the up side and enjoy your time together and the Holidays!
Susan in Pa

Hi Julie, Not an easy set of circumstances to say ...

2009-11-16T14:55:59.735-07:00

Hi Julie,
Not an easy set of circumstances to say the least, my prayers are with you.
Two things there is a great site called www.caringbridge.net you can set up a webpage for Hunter. You tell people about it, then you only have to update one place, and if people want to comment great, if not they can still find out what's going on. course, you do have your blog!
this worked well for me during cancer treatment.
Second, Craig Hospital (at Swedish) is fabulous for people with TBI. If you haven't been hooked up with them already, check them out.
God Bless and Be Well, Arlyn LaBair

Hi Julie, I was so sorry to hear of your troubles...

2009-11-14T15:33:18.633-07:00

Hi Julie, I was so sorry to hear of your troubles, and just want you and Hunter to know that many people are thinking of you both. Get well really soon Hunter . . . and don't forget to take care of yourself, Julie.
kind regards,
Pat

Hi Julie, I'm reading a book that has helped me tr...

2009-11-09T07:10:28.103-07:00

Hi Julie, I'm reading a book that has helped me tremendously called "Excuses Begone". The title sounds harsh with your circumstance, but a couple things that come to mind from it (and I've learned from other places too) are 1. try to chose to believe in a positive outcome and align yourself with a Higher Power (whatever your belief system is) knowing that all things are possible. 2. try to live in the present as much as possible. "live each present moment completely and the future will take care of itself". The Now is all we have. Wishing you the best. Cindy

Hi Julie, I am so glad to see that Hunter is home ...

2009-11-08T17:48:08.518-07:00

Hi Julie,
I am so glad to see that Hunter is home and progressing well. I have not be through what you are going through so I don't have any words of wisdom. Just know your family is in my prayers and I am sure the connection you have to the universe because of your four legged creatures will help.

Julie - Hooray!!! I'm so relieved Hunter's home &...

2009-11-05T21:32:39.071-07:00

Julie - Hooray!!! I'm so relieved Hunter's home & is doing well. I've done some long-term home health care, but nothing as extensive as what you're experiencing. When my elderly mom-in-law lived with us after back surgery, my days were filled with seeing to her needs. She was semi-ambulatory & able to feed herself, but not much beyond that. I couldn't leave her for very long, so the worst part for me was having to stay indoors so much. I agree with Beth's comment about taking time for yourself & drawing strength from your animals. Stealing away to the barn to "nuzzle a muzzle" for a few minutes is a great respite! Best wishes to you & yours, MzLin

Hey Julie, I am glad to hear Hunter is home and t...

2009-11-05T12:16:26.696-07:00

Hey Julie, I am glad to hear Hunter is home and that you are there for him. My prayers are for you all to have the strength necessary to continue your mission. You have all already overcome incredible odds and with God's help you will continue. Do remember to take care of your self too. If that's riding , or mucking or running, whatever, take that time. You need you own strength and well being to care for others. It has been my experience, though I have not had to deal with such a tragedy as yours, that horses give us strength and energy. So any contact you can have with your animals you will find is helpful to your peace of mind. They have much to give. I wish you the best and am continuing to send prayers your way. You hang in there and hold on for the rest of the ride.

So glad to hear that Hunter is home and recovering...

2009-11-05T10:25:03.114-07:00

So glad to hear that Hunter is home and recovering. You've all been through a lot. One suggestion, take advantage of whatever help is offered to you. Whether it is someone making a meal or house cleaning. Use this time to go to the barn or groom a horse. We all know how theraputic this is. My love to you and your family.

Julie, first of all, please know that I'm still pr...

2009-11-05T08:40:23.204-07:00

Julie, first of all, please know that I'm still praying for you and Hunter every day and everything will get back to normal at some point. You NEED to "whine" occasionally, just to release the stress and get it off your chest. It's the thing that makes us all human. When I helped care for both my parents when they were terminally ill, it was at once both gratifying and overwhelming. Of course, it's a different feeling entirely when you know the outcome isn't going to be positive no matter how well you take care of them. Hang on to the JOY of having your son with you and the knowledge that the care you're giving him will restore him to his normal life. That will get you through the tougher moments.
Lots of love and well wishes from South Florida,
Terri Lee Watson

I'm so glad that Hunter's home and it's going to b...

2009-11-04T22:18:53.219-07:00

I'm so glad that Hunter's home and it's going to be tough, but you're a tough cookie, and I suspect, so is he.

Being home where you can escape to the barn will help a lot; even a minute or two here and there will be good for your mental health.

Hugs to the family,
Shawntel

Hi Julie, Glad to hear that your son is home and d...

2009-11-04T21:09:44.495-07:00

Hi Julie, Glad to hear that your son is home and doing much better. If you have not had a chance to do so, may I suggest that you look into joining an on-line support group for families of TBI patients. A dear friend of mine suffered a severe TBI and his wife found wonderful support, information and help through the group she joined. They are also in Colorado, in Woodland Park, so I know there are groups available in your area. I'm sure they would be very helpful to you. I will keep you and your son in my thoughts and prayers.
Sherry Bowman
Rockport, Texas

I just starting reading your blog, and I am so sor...

2009-11-04T19:30:38.430-07:00

I just starting reading your blog, and I am so sorry to hear about what happened. My husband and I will keep you, your family, and your son in our thoughts for a quick recovery and strength through such trying times.

Adam and Allison

Welcome home Hunter, and you are all still in our ...

2009-11-04T19:03:33.019-07:00

Welcome home Hunter, and you are all still in our prayers!
Bill