Thursday, January 24, 2008
Watching & Waiting
Gina is beginning to show some signs of improvement. Yesterday, she opened her eyes several times and was able to recognize Paul and me. Some further tests are being run, but at this point, the docs are mostly waiting for her to wake up.
Gina is in the intensive care unit of Doan's Hall, 4th Floor at OSU Hospitals. (NO flowers allowed) Paul and I would welcome visitors as we are staying at the hospital 24/7 and need some "breaks". We both have family helping out with our daily needs so what we really need are your prayers and support more than anything.
Stay tuned to this blog as I'll update everyone on Gina's progress as we work through her ordeal . We are blown away by the amount of calls and emails from everyone and want each of you to know how greatly we appreciate your concern for us!
Mimi
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53 comments:
Mimi:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Gina, you and Paul for a successful recovery...
When Gina gets home, Scottie and I will be waiting for that green bean casserole!
Hugs,
JD & Scottie
Mimi-
My family is praying for yours... we're thankful Gina is showing some positive signs!
Tamie Kondoff
Hey Gina/Mimi - you're definitely in my prayers. I plan to see that bottle cap belt back at Mad River in the near future.
God Bless.
Eric
Gina,
I love you and I miss you. Everyone is thinking about you at school. Anna, Meggie, Courtney, Jen, Stephanie, Elise and everyone else is wishing you a quick and total recovery. Please wake up soon.
Love, Katie
Gina, I'm so happy that you are doing better, I miss you so much and i can't too see you soon, work won't the same without you, I can't too laugh and joke around with you again. You're in my heart and in my prayers
All my love
Nicole
Our hearts ache over what you're all going through. Every sign of improvement is precious and it's good to hear there's progress. We're praying for all of you!
Pat & Family
Mimi,
Just want you know I have your family in my prayers.
Polly
Gina,
Everyone is praying for you. We all love you and can't wait for you to get better. I miss you so much. I miss our daily ranting sessions like in study hall. Oh and ceramics started.I expect you to be in that class when you get back, you know i need your art skills:)
Mimi, Paul and Gina,
You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. So glad to hear of the wonderful progress.
Thanks for the updates.
Kim, Dave & Katie
Mimi,
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bob Ritzi
MRM Ski Patrol
I was so sorry to hear about the accident. Thank you for keeping us all updated! You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Jessica Hazard
Mimi & Paul,
Our thoughts and prayer are with you and your family during this trying time, we pray for Gina to have a fast recovery and the two of you to have strength and patience as well. We have sent a prayer request to our church (Mechanicsburg Christian Fellowship)for many many prayers. May God Bless you and your family.
Hanse & Wendy Cromer
Mimi,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Beth Gustafson
hey gina, we are waiting for you to wake and for you to be back at work and continue to do what makes you great so speed it up girl... haha well we just wanted to say we love you and can't wait to see you!
love,
alex and ashley
Gina,
Prayer is a connection to the divine.
I pray for the wellbeing of you and your family.
Hope is a state of mind not of the world.
I hope that your health is soon restored.
Faith is reason grown courageous.
I have faith that you and your family will be strong during this trying time.
I will find moments in the day to hope and pray that my faith might help you.
Mimi:
On behalf of myself and the rest of the team at Kohl's we wish Gina the best! We hope and pray for her recovery. Everyone continues to aks about her and her progress.
Please let us know if there is anything we can do for Gina, you, or the family.
Sincerly,
Heather Blank
HR Manager, Kohl's Dublin
Hey gina,
I know you wont get these for a while but im just checking in and saying hey and checking to see how your doing...hope to hear your doing better...get well soon
Fido
p.s.
I have made quite a few runs for you up At mad river and by the sounds of it so will Andy shortly.
and Mimi hang in there ya'll will be in my prayers.
Mimi,
A fellow employee went through this with his daughter. She missed much of her senior year but graduated with her class and is now attending college. The early improvements certainly are encouraging for a full recovery. Time moves slowly for you now but soon she'll be going a million miles an hour and you won't be able to keep up with her. I pray for Gina's recovery and strength for you as you wait this out. May God bless you and keep you.
tvpahnDear Gina,
You have so many people that love you and are praying for you including us. Where two or more are gathered together God is listening. He's got you in His hands and when He's ready, you'll come back, in the meantime, we'll all be here. Love, Aunt Judy and Uncle Bill
Mimi,
Your family is in our prayers. We hope Gina has a full and speedy recovery.
Sincerely,
The Southwick Family
Prayers are with all of you for a full recovery...God is so very faithful, especially in these circumstances. May your faith be strengthened and your hearts filled with His peace as your precious child heals...
Passing this on to the Montana, Wyoming and Florida prayer chains--
Laurie (JD's sister)
Mimi-
You are in my prayers and thoughts as Gina recovers from a serious accident. I'm glad to hear she is making progress. I know it will take alot of strength and faith to get throught the difficult days ahead but I am praying for you all!I know Gina will be back with you soon.
Love, Lynda Guenther
Mimi & Paul,
So sorry to hear about Gina - it is heartbreaking and you must feel so helpless. Please know that people are sending healing thoughts your way.
Joanne & Jack
( MRM alumni)
Gina, you are so dear to me and I hold you close in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are for your complete recovery and for you to go on with your plans to graduate and attend OSU. No doubt you'll do just that and enjoy every minute of it. Lots of hugs. Love, Grandma Roz
Mimi & Paul. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you everyday and I know Gina will recover as All things are possible with God... Love you all very much Aunt Janie
mimi and gina Prayers and good thoughts are with you. Can't wait to see you both on the slopes
Dearest Gina and Family,
Thank-you so much for creating this site and providing us an opportunity to share in Gina's recovery! The Dublin Scioto Staff and Students have been very concerned about her progress and condition. I was so excited to read that she opened her eyes! Gina is an amazing artist and photographer, and her photograph is currently on display at the Scholastic Art Awards 2008 Show. The opening reception is this Sunday, 11 a.m.-1p.m. at the Canzani Center on the campus of the Columbus College of Art and Design. The exhibit will continue until January 31. Congratulations Gina on this exceptional honor! We will take pictures for you/family!! I miss seeing your smile everyday, 7th period!!
Thinking and praying for you and your family!
Mrs. Armstrong
Gina, Mimi, Paul,
You are in our prayers and I hope you are finding strength in that. We wait expectantly for a healthy recovery.
I read that you were 'fiesty' . . . I wonder where that comes from??
God bless you all,
Dan & Donna
Gina, Mimi & Paul,
Our hearts go out to you and we truly know how you feel. Just remember God is in control. We know that it is the hardest thing to wait but wait you must. Wish we could be there to help and give you a hug. Gina's body is fighting and she will win.
Love Aunt Elaine and Uncle Don
Gina,Paul,Mimi
Hope your recovery is swift and complete and we will see you on the slopes soon.
Judy and Dave Faulkner
Mimi
Hang in there. Linda and I have you and Gina in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave and Linda Burkholder
Get better soon Gina!
Gina,Paul,Mimi
Stay strong and have faith in the ability for the body to heal. You are all in our family's prayers.
Tom, Nan, David and Ryan LaVergne
Mimi and Paul,
I was stunned and shocked by the news, I am glad to hear of the improvements that Gina is showing thus far and I am praying for her. I know this is an incredibly heart wrenching experience just know you have a lot of love surrounding you all...
troy
Gina, i heard that you are able to recognize people only a few days after that accident.. that takes some fightin strength and God..hope you recover soon cuz i want to see you up on that snowboard again...Ooh Raa
Bobby from in your math room
Gina
I am praying for you and i want you to get better as soon as possible. You're a strong girl, and pretty hardcore at that. MRM is going to be pretty quiet without you around so you better be back soon.
Love
Libby and Uncle Bob
My thoughts and prayers go out to Gina, you and your family! Even though i havent seen gina since i graduated highschool in 2006 there is not a moment that i dont think about gina and hope that she makes a full recovery!:)
*Jessica Hite*
Mimi and Paul,
We are getting this news from out of town - word travels wherever as needed to reach out to friends. Chris and I will have you in our thoughts and prayers each day as you await Gina's recovery. Hoping that you continue to find good news in the days to come.
love and hugs, Cheryl and Chris
Gina, Mimi, & Paul:
We miss seeing you at the hill. My hopes and prayers are with you for a full recovery. This Blog is a great way to keep us all informed. I hope that you are taking care of yourselves Mimi and Paul as "when" Gina wakes up she is going to need you both in good condition. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Kari Eggleston
MRM Ski Patrol
Paul & Mimi,
Remember everyday is a day closer to Gina's recovery. Take care of yourselves as Gina will need you.
Gina is on our churches prayer list as she in on Aaron's in North Carolina. Our close friends are also praying for her.
Love Aunt Elaine and Uncle Don
I just learned of your unfortunate news and want to express my deepest concern for your beautiful daughter.
Your family will be added to the prayer list at Scioto Ridge United Methodist Church.
Keep your strength and faith and know that many people are praying and wishing you God's best.
LeAnn Mullens
I have been praying for you continually. I am thinking of you and thinking positive thoughts for Gina.
If you need ANYTHING done to cover you at work, please call my cell or email me and I am there. No problem.
I know Gina will be awake and talking to you soon!
Kacy Bonaventura
Mimi,
It was good to talk to you tonight and so glad to learn of this site and of Gina's continuing improvement. Count me it to help with Gina's recuperation when she comes home! Please feel free to call on us at ANY time for anything and know our family's prayers are with all of you.
Bonnie, John, Brooke and Tim Zimmer
Gina, Mimi and Paul
Our prayer are with you all..We hope that sometime soon Gina will be able to give AjaX and I snowboard lessons..
Let us know if there is anythng we can do to help.
Ajax and Chuck
My thoughts are with you Gina!! Keep on working hard and kick some more nurses!! See you soon !
love and hugs,
Housewares' Renee from Kohls
Mimi:
Just got your blog site and wanted you to know that we're all praying and pulling for Gina.
She's in my thoughts and prayers daily and I'm so glad to know that she's getting better each day.
Monica & the Coldwell Banker Office
Gina, Hang in there, girl. We all miss you and know you will fight this hard. Get back to us SOON.
Bucky
Just wanted to tell you how great you two are doing under one of the most truly difficult times of your lives. I see many parents, family & significant others, in similar times of stress, worry & exhaustion & none of held up better than you two in support for Gina. She is blessed as well to have you both by her side & will benefit from your strength.
Please keep in touch. Your friend in Summerwood, Kelli Tvanlyn@columbus.rr.com
Hi Gina! I haven't been working at Kohl's until last night (1/28) when I heard about your accident. I know you know I care about you and have always felt like you are like one of my own children. Hey, you have to get better. I wanted to go snow boarding with you! Ha! Could you see me snowboard!!!That would be a site. I think all of the Sawmill Road Kohl's employees would come out just to see that! You are a champ in my book and I want you to know what a great person you are and what your friendship has meant to me. I will try to get up to the hospital to see you soon. Love ya, your Kohl's Mom, Susan M.
Mimi & Paul,
The news is sounding better all the time. I will remember you and Gina in my prayers.
God Bless
Rose Marie
Gina,
Keep up the fight girl! I knew from the moment I met you that you were independent and could survive on your own. All my thoughts and prayers are with you for a full recovery. Looking foward to seeing you at work again soon!
Geneva
(Kohl's)
Hi Gina, Paul & Mimi, Just checking in to see your progress. We might be looking for leaps and bounds but must remember to rejoice over tiny steps. God loves you all and is there with you every step of the way back. Love you all, Aunt Janie
Thanks for writing this.
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