I wish that i could convey my overwhelming emotion right now through this computer screen, but that is just impossible.... But God has continued to work miracle after miracle with Amber! SHE IS TALKING. Here is my latest email from Christopher!
Talk about doctors being baffled! Amber is talking!...well, more like whispering, but the truth of the matter shouldn't be lost on a technicality!
Here's me yelling in an e-mail:
HHHHAALLLLEEEEELLLLLUUUUJJJJJAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!
I have never heard so many friends whoop and holler over the phone before!
Yesterday the speech therapist held her finger over Amber's tracheotomy opening and started asking her a few questions. To everyone's amazement, Amber responded, with words, and everything was accurate! Here's a partial list of her dialog with the therapist:
"Amber, where is the last place you remember being?"
"Pittsford." (Rochester)
"What year was it?"
"2005."
"Who is in the room?"
"Mommy, Amy, Bubbles (nickname for Aunt Rene)." (And more people when they entered, all correct).
What's this?" (Holding up fruit)
"Banana, orange, etc. (more fruit)."
[Business voice]: Amber will be accepting speaking ministry invitations shortly. (And if we're lucky enough, Jenny and I may be asked to lead worship for her meetings once a year!) ;)
What needs to be stressed here is that the "communication/speech" part of her brain received most of the damage, along with the brain stem. Given the 0% chance of recovery from the coma, if she were ever to wake up and partially recover, this area would "never function again." In other words, she'd never speak. Need I say more?
Staff from St. Mary's Rehab Center in Rochester also visited her yesterday and said that it is still too soon to transfer her, but she would headed their way shortly.
Elation is an understatement...and gratitude as well. Many tears have been flowing among the family and friends since the news made it's rounds yesterday. And we continue to pray and trust God for complete healing. Amber is now out of the ICU and on the 5th floor, completely skipping a "normal stop" on the 6th floor. She is His Miracle. All the glory goes to Jesus, it's clear.
Please rejoice with us! And may your faith be lifted for not only Amber's wellness, but for those who are sick in your own midst. Please stand with us to the end! We covet your prayers. And given the extent that I now realize these little e-mails go to around the world, I could never thank everyone...though I'll be sure to in glory.
And last but not least, the doctors have scheduled another MRI...
...of course.
C.
Christopher Hopper
SO it looks like she will soon be going to a rehabilitation center soon. Continue to pray for her and her family. Our prayers are making a difference!!!
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That is just amazing Becca...completely amazing.
I got the e-mail from Christopher last night, and I was so amazed and excited! PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!
Oh, my that is such wonderful news!! It just goes to prove that God is still in the miracle making business and Amber is a good example of that! They must have been elated beyond words to have her talk - and with obviously such understanding!
Hope all is going well with you. How was your weekend? Busy? Needless to say, we heard from Rachel SEVERAL times yesterday - during the football game! She really gave Dad a hard time over the Bronco's losing! Now we'll have to root for the Steelers?! Love to talk to you sometime - having a candle party tonight but will be available after 9 or so. Love you, Mom
Wait, so if Rachel called and texted me SEVERAL times during the game yesterday, and she called Becca several times, and she called home several times, my question is this: How much of the game did Rachel really watch?
Every second of it John- every second!!!
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