Comments on: Neurology is very much like psychology http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:25:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.2 By: Judy http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7538 Judy Fri, 10 Nov 2006 23:36:25 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7538 She's a miracle as it is. She'll continue to be a miracle. I'll be praying for all of you. She’s a miracle as it is. She’ll continue to be a miracle.

I’ll be praying for all of you.

]]> By: Allisone http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7541 Allisone Fri, 10 Nov 2006 23:48:53 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7541 Worst case senarios are always just that - the very worst thing that can happen. Not what is going to happen. The parents will be okay, they've just got to deal with things in their own time. I'll add them to the prayer brigade too :) Worst case senarios are always just that - the very worst thing that can happen.
Not what is going to happen.
The parents will be okay, they’ve just got to deal with things in their own time. I’ll add them to the prayer brigade too :)

]]> By: Atomictumor http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7554 Atomictumor Sat, 11 Nov 2006 00:15:39 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7554 Thanks Allisone. I think that would help. I haven't mentioned them much, but I can't imagine. She's their baby girl. Thanks Allisone. I think that would help. I haven’t mentioned them much, but I can’t imagine. She’s their baby girl.

]]> By: pigpen's teachr http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7558 pigpen's teachr Sat, 11 Nov 2006 00:24:51 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7558 I'll see you this weekend, AT. Call me anytime. always thinking of you and your family. missing Pigpen and hoping he's feeling better. Seriously, call me anytime. much love to you and your fam, P.T I’ll see you this weekend, AT. Call me anytime. always thinking of you and your family. missing Pigpen and hoping he’s feeling better. Seriously, call me anytime.

much love to you and your fam,

P.T

]]> By: Atomictumor http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7560 Atomictumor Sat, 11 Nov 2006 00:28:42 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7560 Sounds good! The boy will be back in town tomorrow, if'n you wanna see him. Sounds good! The boy will be back in town tomorrow, if’n you wanna see him.

]]> By: Kate http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7561 Kate Sat, 11 Nov 2006 00:34:13 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7561 I'm blown away by the human ability to have a good life in the middle of a bad life, and vice-versa. Your boys are lucky to have you. I’m blown away by the human ability to have a good life in the middle of a bad life, and vice-versa.

Your boys are lucky to have you.

]]> By: Aunt Nun http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7563 Aunt Nun Sat, 11 Nov 2006 00:40:36 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7563 Big hug!!!!! Big hug!!!!!

]]> By: GBscientist http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7564 GBscientist Sat, 11 Nov 2006 00:41:33 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7564 They can't treat it effectively because the personality/memory part of the brain is buried waaay in the middle. To try to do anything would cause collateral damage. The part of the brain that controls waking up, and so persistant vegetative states, is more towards the brainstem than the memory bit. Still, they don't really know what the effect of the bleeds will be until you wake GAC up, so hope for the best and we will keep praying. They can’t treat it effectively because the personality/memory part of the brain is buried waaay in the middle. To try to do anything would cause collateral damage. The part of the brain that controls waking up, and so persistant vegetative states, is more towards the brainstem than the memory bit. Still, they don’t really know what the effect of the bleeds will be until you wake GAC up, so hope for the best and we will keep praying.

]]> By: Beth http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7566 Beth Sat, 11 Nov 2006 00:48:18 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7566 Just checking in tonight. Still thinking of you and BJ and the boys. Do not give up!! Just checking in tonight. Still thinking of you and BJ and the boys. Do not give up!!

]]> By: Tessa http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7567 Tessa Sat, 11 Nov 2006 00:51:23 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7567 Hey AT... Hon... C'mere!!!! ::noogie:: Just thought you could use that! Hey AT… Hon… C’mere!!!! ::noogie::

Just thought you could use that!

]]> By: Atomictumor http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7572 Atomictumor Sat, 11 Nov 2006 01:03:36 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7572 Thanks sweeteee... hee. Thanks sweeteee… hee.

]]> By: marladusa http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7573 marladusa Sat, 11 Nov 2006 01:05:06 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7573 And still no one knows why any of this is happening? Paging Dr. Gregory House. If only. I'd put up with his cranky valium-infused diatribe for an answer. And still no one knows why any of this is happening? Paging Dr. Gregory House. If only. I’d put up with his cranky valium-infused diatribe for an answer.

]]> By: Knarf http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7574 Knarf Sat, 11 Nov 2006 01:05:09 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7574 AT .... Big Ed's rocks ... glad you are getting some good food at least. Like others have said the worst case is that, but it is not the result that usually happens. GB Scentist explained it perfectly...they will know when GAC wakes up and then they have evaluate it. Our prayers and praise continue. We had a bit of surgery around here today so we are a bit slow on getting updates again. AT …. Big Ed’s rocks … glad you are getting some good food at least. Like others have said the worst case is that, but it is not the result that usually happens. GB Scentist explained it perfectly…they will know when GAC wakes up and then they have evaluate it.

Our prayers and praise continue. We had a bit of surgery around here today so we are a bit slow on getting updates again.

]]> By: melusina http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7576 melusina Sat, 11 Nov 2006 01:09:05 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7576 Doctors seem cold sometimes, but I guess their point is they have to tell you the worst case scenario. My husband, who is specializing in Psychiatriy, has to spend a year learning/practicing Neurology before he can move on to the head cases. When I told him about GAC's bleed, he didn't seem overly shocked or concerned (when at first, with her initial facts and figures, boy did he), and basically stated a lot of the same things others have been saying - she's young, if the bleeding is done, there is still a good chance she will be ok. But yea, you gotta prepare yourself for the worst case scenario, which is the bitchy part. I spent my childhood living with chronic illness and I've seen first hand what a sick child does to parents. What they were going through was probably worse than anything I had to experience, and I am sure in some ways, it is the same for GAC's parents. I've known they were there, grieving in their own way, and my hopes and prayers have always included them along with everyone else in your families. I love you guys, and I miss GAC's posts and better yet her comments now and then on my blog. She once suggested playing polkas to drive the crappy Greek pop music away. Polkas! It would have been a brilliant idea if it wouldn't drive me crazy in the process. But I would happily listen to a polka or two right now if it made her better. Doctors seem cold sometimes, but I guess their point is they have to tell you the worst case scenario. My husband, who is specializing in Psychiatriy, has to spend a year learning/practicing Neurology before he can move on to the head cases. When I told him about GAC’s bleed, he didn’t seem overly shocked or concerned (when at first, with her initial facts and figures, boy did he), and basically stated a lot of the same things others have been saying - she’s young, if the bleeding is done, there is still a good chance she will be ok. But yea, you gotta prepare yourself for the worst case scenario, which is the bitchy part.

I spent my childhood living with chronic illness and I’ve seen first hand what a sick child does to parents. What they were going through was probably worse than anything I had to experience, and I am sure in some ways, it is the same for GAC’s parents. I’ve known they were there, grieving in their own way, and my hopes and prayers have always included them along with everyone else in your families.

I love you guys, and I miss GAC’s posts and better yet her comments now and then on my blog. She once suggested playing polkas to drive the crappy Greek pop music away. Polkas! It would have been a brilliant idea if it wouldn’t drive me crazy in the process. But I would happily listen to a polka or two right now if it made her better.

]]> By: Netmom http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7577 Netmom Sat, 11 Nov 2006 01:16:54 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7577 Big Ed's? Wish I'd known... we stopped by Miss Betty's for dinner, then up to Razzleberry's Ice Cream Lab in Jackson Square (just opened) for dessert. You need some ice cream. Remember, they're managing expectations. She'll be back, with her quick wit and special smile. Big Ed’s? Wish I’d known… we stopped by Miss Betty’s for dinner, then up to Razzleberry’s Ice Cream Lab in Jackson Square (just opened) for dessert.

You need some ice cream. Remember, they’re managing expectations. She’ll be back, with her quick wit and special smile.

]]> By: Bullet http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7583 Bullet Sat, 11 Nov 2006 01:38:24 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7583 Buddy, damama and I were talking last nite after you called. I am 100% that God will cure her. I think he's using this to show His face, to show His glory. You know better than I how many people have been touched by this website, by this experience. People who haven't prayed in years and "dropping" to their knees. He's using her, using you for His glory. Why you guys? Don't know. Why is stupid, you know that. But you and she and your marriage and your family will be rewarded by this, more than you can know. You will be rewarded for seeing His face in this and seeing the Beauty around you. Praise God. I love you. Give Spanky (aka Nodbob) a hug for me. See you fools tomorrow Buddy, damama and I were talking last nite after you called. I am 100% that God will cure her. I think he’s using this to show His face, to show His glory. You know better than I how many people have been touched by this website, by this experience. People who haven’t prayed in years and “dropping” to their knees. He’s using her, using you for His glory. Why you guys? Don’t know. Why is stupid, you know that. But you and she and your marriage and your family will be rewarded by this, more than you can know. You will be rewarded for seeing His face in this and seeing the Beauty around you. Praise God.
I love you. Give Spanky (aka Nodbob) a hug for me. See you fools tomorrow

]]> By: Atomictumor http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7618 Atomictumor Sat, 11 Nov 2006 04:10:11 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/10/neurology-is-very-much-like-psychology/#comment-7618 Mel, One of the nicest parts of the day was when I'd see GAC at my internet haunts. I'd go around to your place, or Cuppajoes, or Jon Hickmans, or Doug and Cathy, and I'd pop in to leave a comment (I'd be at work, shh), and she'd have beat me to it. Its like bumping into your best friend at the bank, or something. It was one of those little joys. Yeah, I miss it too. Seems like she always said something, if not useful, than funny, or sweet. Usually funny, she has a wicked sense of humor. NM, Hard to miss ol' Nod's haircut. Keep your eyes peeled! Bullet, You're right. What worries me is the free will. I know BJ, and I know she'll wake up, in pain, with a tube, maybe missing parts of her body, maybe not being able to think completely. She won't have had weeks to see the beauty that I have. She won't have had time to cope. I'm afraid for her. I'm afraid that she'll be so bitter, and not understand what we almost lost. I'm afraid that my love, and all of THIS, won't be enough to make up. She'd be within her rights, I feel. I'm not worried about this, because there will be days and weeks until that happens. It'll happen, and maybe by then I'll have figured out how to fix it. Dunno. Going to bed. No post tonight. Too sleepy. Good night, BJ. I love you, my sleeping beauty. Mel,
One of the nicest parts of the day was when I’d see GAC at my internet haunts. I’d go around to your place, or Cuppajoes, or Jon Hickmans, or Doug and Cathy, and I’d pop in to leave a comment (I’d be at work, shh), and she’d have beat me to it.
Its like bumping into your best friend at the bank, or something. It was one of those little joys.
Yeah, I miss it too. Seems like she always said something, if not useful, than funny, or sweet. Usually funny, she has a wicked sense of humor.

NM,
Hard to miss ol’ Nod’s haircut. Keep your eyes peeled!

Bullet,
You’re right.
What worries me is the free will. I know BJ, and I know she’ll wake up, in pain, with a tube, maybe missing parts of her body, maybe not being able to think completely.
She won’t have had weeks to see the beauty that I have. She won’t have had time to cope.
I’m afraid for her. I’m afraid that she’ll be so bitter, and not understand what we almost lost. I’m afraid that my love, and all of THIS, won’t be enough to make up. She’d be within her rights, I feel.
I’m not worried about this, because there will be days and weeks until that happens. It’ll happen, and maybe by then I’ll have figured out how to fix it.
Dunno. Going to bed.
No post tonight. Too sleepy.
Good night, BJ. I love you, my sleeping beauty.

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