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Posted 2017-09-21T02:42:00Z

Wednesday September 20

After just a short stay at the inpatient rehab clinic, Stephanie is back at home.  She is sleeping in her own bed for the first time in over a month.  Dennis too, for that matter.  (He had been sleeping on hospital cots every night just to stay close to Stephanie and be there as she needed him.)  She is enjoying meals outside on their little patio, some even that she helps to prepare.  She, with help, strolls down to the beach near their apartment and watches Dennis catch a few waves.  [...]

Posted 2017-09-12T02:56:00Z

Monday September 11

For us, this past month has been rather emotional and cruel, especially when you consider all the natural disasters and some current events (and 9/11, of course).  But, Stephanie has no recollection of any of it.  She has no memory of her devastating accident.  No memory of her two brain surgeries.  No memory of being in the ICU.  (She's asked for evidence and can hardly believe that the few pictures we have from the ICU are of her.)  She has only vague memories of being in the hospital and the room she was moved to from the ICU.  No wonder she doesn't fully understand why she's in an inpatient rehab and needs to stay there a bit longer, especially since she's rather 'with' it.  She still has to wear her helmet when out of bed, but she is able to do most of her normal living tasks on her own (e.g., brush her teeth & hair, get dressed, tie her shoes, walk around).  She rocks her PT sessions and is loving the 'workout' they provide.  She was given the ok to eat and drink what she wants.  She and Dennis can go for walks outside on their own.  They eat their fave take-out.  Play games.  Watch TV.  Laugh.  Check Facebook.  Talk about the day. Talk about the future.  Talk about the past.  She's still a bit confused and tires more quickly than before, but all in all, Steph is making an amazing recovery.  [...]

Posted 2017-09-06T03:50:00Z

Tuesday September 5th

You all are amazing! The power of your thoughts, prayers, vibes, positivity, and belief in Steph along with the great care Steph has been getting from her medical teams is truly magical.  Sure, Steph is strong, determined, incredibly healthy, and positive, but there is no doubt that all the love & healing vibes coming you're sending have been so integral to her ongoing recovery.  The doctors, nursing staff, and various therapists are in awe at Steph's progress.  But, then they walk into her room and see all the cards, posters, and pictures that are pasted around her room.  They feel the love coming her way.  And that love is powerful.  Miraculous, really! Thank you and keep it coming![...]

Posted 2017-09-02T04:23:00Z

Friday September 1

Time is funny.  And weird.  Minutes can feel like hours and years can flash by in the blink of an eye. Today marks three weeks since Stephanie’s devastating accident.  To us it feels like forever.  But, despite being somewhat obsessed with looking at the clock in her room and watching the time go by, I’m not sure Steph really understands how long she’s been at the hospital.  Nor does it really matter.  She’s got a new sense of time.  It’s focused on the here and now and often centers around the questions, “What are we going to do now?" and "What do YOU want to do now?”[...]