phil13 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Hi everyone, I hope you are all well; I've been rushed off my feet and haven't been on in a while. Sharon spoke last night. Yes, SHARON SPOKE LAST NIGHT. I'd been in with her for about an hour and 15 minutes, she had been vocalising and coughing and out came the words, 'I LOVE YOU AS WELL'. A direct response to me saying 'I love you' God knows how many times. This past week or so I'd noticed she'd began to swallow which is directly linked to the vocal chords but I wasn't ready for what happened last night. My head is spinning and I'm very much overwhelmed. She has a long way to go but this is a major step in the right direction and she's done it all herself, bless her. I'm keeping my feet on the ground though, but my head is spinning and her words have been tolling like a bell in my head all day. It's coming up to two years this March and this happening is just incredible. I'll speak to you soon I'm on my way back up to see her tonight. Phil x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Hi Phil Fantastic news.... WOW! ......so pleased for you......i am overwhelmed!!!! Such wonderful news ! So lovely to hear from you and that Sharon is doing so well....... Hope you are well...remember to look after yourself. Take care Love Tina xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna79 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Hi Phil FANTASTIC NEWS..................I am so happy for you....hearing those words ................ Keep us informed of the progress xx lots of love to you both DONNA XXXXX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasbo Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Hi Phil What magical news, you must be bowled over. Congratulations and especially well done to Sharon. Lots of love to you both Sarah xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul99 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 phil im so pleased for you and sharon may all the best wishs happen now she has broken her silence and may she move on slow but sure congratulations to sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Beth1957 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Wow! After all this time!! That's fantastic news, Phil! (From your neighbour in East Boldon ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Hi Phil What fantastic news and just about the best first words you could hope to hear. Well done Sharon. Love and best wishes to both of you. Janet x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil13 Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 Thank you all so much, but when I think of it she's been building up to something for a while. It could quite easily have gone into the bag with umpteen 'maybes', but the words 'as well' made it a direct response. She probably tried to say a few things last night as she was making a right racket vocalising most of the time I was there but she made it loud and proud bless her. I'm still floating, and I've just come back from seeing her tonight and I think she probably whispered 'Phil' - she's incredible. My brother Marty and his wife were over from Australia a couple of weeks ago and they said a 25 year old woman who suffered exactly the same complications as Sharon, suddenly spoke to her Mum after three years. And then my sweetheart does this... Still a long way to go but isn't she something! Phil x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Phil congratulations I am so pleased Sharon spoke, hope you have a good day tomorrow. Jess.xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogbrush Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 That's great news phil. Really pleased for you and Sharon. Regards Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUTTI Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 THAT IS REALLY GOOD NEWS PHIL, AND A BIG STEP. XXX EVELYN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ElaineW Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I cannot find words to describe how you must feel. They say never give up and this just goes to show. My very best wishes to you both. Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil13 Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 Thank you Elaine, it is absolutely incredible feeling even though I'm saying to myself 'steady on, there's still a long way to go'. Sharon was always a very determined woman and what happened the other night was all her own doing, bless her. Yesterday I was absolutely at work!! I just floated around the building on automatic pilot. A lot of emotions that you suppress come flooding back like a tidal wave! Since it all happened, I've scoured the net for any kind of indication, time-line that would determine whether Sharon was improving, going in the right direction, to no avail. At some point, I will write about my own experience - things to watch for - so that others can at least have some kind of indication and not be left in the wilderness. Thank you all again! Phil x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Hi Phil I'm coverd in goosebumps and have tears in my eyes - what fantastic news. And like you say - those two little words at the end " as well" make it all the more important as she wan't just repeating what she heard - she knew what it meant and gave the response. You've made my day - I'll go out with friends tonight and raise a glass to you both. Take care Love Sami xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 What fantastic news and very special words too.u love to both of you Louise.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennissmithy Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Hi Phil, What fantastic news- its made me have tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat. I'm so thrilled for you both. Long may it continue Love and hugs Laura xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Hi Phil, It's so good to hear from you .... Keeping everything crossed for you and Sharon ..... I've often wondered how you were doing.... So pleased for you ..... xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Phil, My goodness. you have such love and dedication. You get today's carer prize! I am so happy for you both, and everyone is right... you couldn't have asked for better first words. I hope this is the beginning of many more!!!! Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 You so deserve to hear those words! Lets hope this is the start of good things to come. A fabulous event. Good luck for the future. Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil13 Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 Thank you all so much for your warm and caring words, I'll keep you posted. Thanks again and take care, Phil x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil13 Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 Hi everyone, Sharon has been very tired this week although she has been awake every time I've been in. But last night, I basically told her she had to try to speak more than just out of the blue and at least attempt to make some kind of sound every day. Bless her, she then proceeded to lift her head and make sounds from her throat for the next five minutes or so, even though she was really tired. It was very intense and at the same time quite emotional. I am so pleased for her and at the same time I feel so sorry for her. Speak to you soon, Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Beth1957 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Hi everyone, Sharon has been very tired this week although she has been awake every time I've been in. But last night, I basically told her she had to try to speak more than just out of the blue and at least attempt to make some kind of sound every day. Bless her, she then proceeded to lift her head and make sounds from her throat for the next five minutes or so, even though she was really tired. It was very intense and at the same time quite emotional. I am so pleased for her and at the same time I feel so sorry for her. Speak to you soon, Phil Oh, she's trying so hard, she must so want to be able to communicate, bless her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil13 Posted March 10, 2009 Author Share Posted March 10, 2009 Hi Everyone, Strange day today, it's two years since Sharon had her SAH but what's made it stranger is what happened last. I was asking Sharon to turn towards me on the left side of the bed when she started saying 'Am bla, am bla' and it didn't take a rocket scientist to work out she was saying 'I'm blind'. The thing is I've heard her vocalise this same phrase for the past six months or so and I feel so stupid for not understanding it earlier. I suspected that her sight was pretty much a big blur but last night hit me very hard even though yes it's very positive and a direct response. I told her that the problem was the mental image and the brain connection and eventually she stopped frowning and perked up. But I feel so sorry for her and really for not picking it up months ago. Also I'm without car at the moment and I have to leave at a specific time to catch the Metro home which means that like last night when she was gearing up to do something I had to leave. Well, must gobble my tea down and catch the Metro so I have a decent amount of time with her. I will sort a car out very soon but it's p*ssing me off. Take care, Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Phil so sorry you don't get to spend much time with Sharon at the moment hope you get a car soon. Jess.xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Phil dosnt matter, you've understood now...... but all steps in a good direction.... take care Louise.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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