At the end of my stay of Jackson Memorial Rehabilitation Center, thats all I wanted to do is get out of there…
“Why am I here then? Did I do wrong? Did I sin against someone? Was there an incident, a specific thing someone can point to? Can I have an explanation please? CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT IS GOING ON???Of course, no-one answers. Just the blank stare of the same four walls. Those walls. I know them in a way humans shouldn’t come to know walls. I know every crack, every stain, every bump, every streak. Just the four walls , the hole in the floor, the empty plate and me.Don’t leave me here forever. Will I be here forever? Or for the rest of my life? And what’s the difference, exactly?Will the walls outlive me, or will I move outside them once again?”
Eyes Wide Open 
November 3, 2012 at 2:59 am
Dear Mary
Just got word of you accident and your trip to recovery
You probably don’t remember me but i will keep you in
my prayers. You have done an amazing job so far
What a wonderful attitude you have. You will come all the
way back with such an attitude and God’s blessing
Toby Gorant
November 7, 2012 at 12:30 am
Hi Mary! I’ve tried calling to find out a current mailing address for you – I know you have so much going on physically, emotionally, mentally, so whenever you can get the info to me, or however, e-mail, text, phone msg, I’d love to send you something. I feel terrible that I haven’t been able to see you in person, or help in some way, but I want you to know that I think of you every day, my entire family and I are praying for you, and are so proud of you. I am also praying for stem stell research. I love and miss you very much. Have been following this blog, you look amazing in the video! Just a reminder, if anyone in your family, or friends need buddy passes to come and see you, just let me know. They are stand-by tickets, but if it’s not during the busy holiday season, they usually work out pretty well. I will come down soon, so far I’ve been to Miami twice for overnights, but they were so short, getting in at 10 or 11pm, then out at 8am, it was frustrating to be so close and not be able to see you! Call when you can! Kathy D.
November 14, 2012 at 9:27 pm
Hi Uncle Mary! I feel so bad for what happened to you. I hope you feel better and that these walls don’t haunt you the rest of your life. Miss you!
November 15, 2012 at 10:28 pm
Sophie, thanks so much for the sweet message and words of encouragement, I miss u, Jack and you mom and dad also! I hear school is going great for you! Love, Uncle Mary