Her physical recovery was rapid after that. She awoke from her coma on day five. Day six she was listed in guarded condition. Day seven, stable condition. She was then transported to the rehabilitation unit for physical, occupational, and speech therapies. On the eleventh day, she was sent home. She was donning a new cast, crutches, and wheelchair, but she was home.
When she arrived, she was surprised by family and friends who had gathered together in celebration of her return. Cards, gifts, and balloons were everywhere. We got to see the laughing, bright eyed girl having the time of her life … a life that was almost cut short.
We had no idea what the future held for her. Her medical prognosis was a full recovery. “We have to see what manifests itself mentally,” the doctor said. And see we shall …
I just couldn’t fathom it … she’s always so careful, so responsible …! I grabbed the phone to call someone … but who? I frantically dialed, but could not get any of the numbers right. I threw the phone down and darted out the door to the closest policeman. I screamed! I remember thinking, I gotta get up and get the kids off to school. School! The very thought of it made me jump up and head for the hallway.
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