Saturday, December 02, 2006
Finish
ok-thought I would edit this!
It has been a successful 4 months since the accident and no new updates have been significant. Lukes progress amazing but still has many steps to cross. The support is still needed and although he may not show it, I'm pretty sure he appreciates it. A note of reminder, that although the scary stuff is over, hopefully, he is still rehabiliting in more ways than just his leg. Although I've been told and have read numerous articles on this subject, I sometimes forget that things he may say and do, does not reflect who he is to become. Things have been not only intersting, but difficult to those who are close to Luke, adjusting to a parent being gone, Luke's ranting and ravings, or just the idea of traveling and being worried about him. My mother told me when she had cancer that it is just another "lump" in the road, well not necessarily a lump, this definately is a bump, hole, hill or valley that Luke and his family need to overcome. Though things between Luke and I havent always been peachy keen or easy in any way the last year, we are pretty happy for the most part. Difficulties come and go, and some stay with you for longer than you anticipate, but either you adjust or you let it become the best of you. No matter how strong you are, some are going to bring you down, and often drag you all the way. Not everyone you meet is as strong as you think they are, and everyone needs support. Personally, I thank all those who have read this along the way and provided comments and additional emails. If anything major does come along, dont worry I WILL definately post it...like
- The steriods Luke is taking for blood have kicked his spleen into gear or out of high gear, either one, his blood level is normal for the first time! yea for Dr. Myhan (really can't spell that) and the team of doctors and Luke's arm for the numerous pokes.
- He is alone now in Texas. Tim drove the vehicle back and Luke is on his own and I believe enjoying it.
- Thats all I have.. Cant wait for break! Not only are my classes done this week, but I am going to spend a week in the cities working and playing to get away! A mini-kinda-vacation.
It has been a successful 4 months since the accident and no new updates have been significant. Lukes progress amazing but still has many steps to cross. The support is still needed and although he may not show it, I'm pretty sure he appreciates it. A note of reminder, that although the scary stuff is over, hopefully, he is still rehabiliting in more ways than just his leg. Although I've been told and have read numerous articles on this subject, I sometimes forget that things he may say and do, does not reflect who he is to become. Things have been not only intersting, but difficult to those who are close to Luke, adjusting to a parent being gone, Luke's ranting and ravings, or just the idea of traveling and being worried about him. My mother told me when she had cancer that it is just another "lump" in the road, well not necessarily a lump, this definately is a bump, hole, hill or valley that Luke and his family need to overcome. Though things between Luke and I havent always been peachy keen or easy in any way the last year, we are pretty happy for the most part. Difficulties come and go, and some stay with you for longer than you anticipate, but either you adjust or you let it become the best of you. No matter how strong you are, some are going to bring you down, and often drag you all the way. Not everyone you meet is as strong as you think they are, and everyone needs support. Personally, I thank all those who have read this along the way and provided comments and additional emails. If anything major does come along, dont worry I WILL definately post it...like
- The steriods Luke is taking for blood have kicked his spleen into gear or out of high gear, either one, his blood level is normal for the first time! yea for Dr. Myhan (really can't spell that) and the team of doctors and Luke's arm for the numerous pokes.
- He is alone now in Texas. Tim drove the vehicle back and Luke is on his own and I believe enjoying it.
- Thats all I have.. Cant wait for break! Not only are my classes done this week, but I am going to spend a week in the cities working and playing to get away! A mini-kinda-vacation.
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Good for your Tina, I know alot of people have thanked Luke, the soldier for doing his job but I also want to say THANK YOU to you for all that you have been through in supporting not only Luke but his family and most importantly our country. You have the hardest job of all by being the soldiers girlfriend. By not being the wife you have so little in priviledges and so much in pain. You are not the first to be call but the first that the army can't help out. Thank you again. I don't know Luke but I do know Nancy and Tim and I know they are apprecitive of what you've given up for their son. Be strong and true to yourself and that will help Luke and you.
# posted by 
: 12/03/2006 10:01 PM
: 12/03/2006 10:01 PM
I read the entire blog, and though I feel incredibly behind in my lame sort of support, I still wanted to leave you a note. I remember hearing about Luke from Nicholas, though he didn't go into the sort of detail that let me know just what happened. Of course there were multiple times that I cried while reading this, but towards the end, I really just felt awe. I feel awe for Luke and his strength, but I have to absolutely agree with everything the previous anonymous poster wrote; you are an incredible person and I'm so glad I stumbled upon your My Space page. My hope is that we get to know each other better, because I know I would be the luckiest girl on earth to have a friend like you on my side if I ever get deployed. Thank you for everything you did! You really are an angel.
# posted by : 12/05/2006 11:30 PM
: 12/05/2006 11:30 PM
Hey, Freedom Fighter, and I am not talking Luke this time. We think we have said from the beginning that Tina is one tough cookie, in so many words. You should be getting some sort of medal for the for the efforts that you have put in over this ordeal. Can't say enough about your stength and will to see this through. The previous messages have said a lot and we agree with them both. Best of luck to you and enjoy that mini-vacation. We will still keep the whole Luke Schmitz team in our prayers. God Bless you, Tina.
Cory and Mary Orvik
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# posted by : 12/08/2006 3:51 AM
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