Monday, May 11

I like to dream
Yes, Yes right between the sound machine
On a cloud of sight I drift in the night
Any place it goes is right
Goes far, flies near, to the stars away from here:

I have learned so many, many of life's lessons in this past month. And though I am saddened by the course of events that have touched our lives; when I can catch a breath, it is in those moments that I can reflect and appreciate all that has come to me. There was even a lesson in the speeding ticket I received this morning - it reminded me I was driving and not even paying attention. I couldn't even remember driving down that street today.

Today I am humbled and reminded by a dear friend: who am I to know the difference between someone else's Club Med and Motel 6. Thank you.

And to Deano, I apologize for not honoring your "Sacred Healing Place" and this is where the next stop of our journey together has found us and for you I shall honor this place as your sacred place.

Thank you mom for knowing that even when I did not and taking the time to set up a beautiful plant and to Mama Namba for the purple crystal (because Miya said purple is a healing color).

I was not at the hospital today when the Dr.'s made their rounds but Mom and Dad were there and the Dr. said Dean is making progress.

Carlos and Jim were with Dean when the physical therapist was in and the therapist showed Carlos and Jim some work that we can do with Deano when the therapist is not there.

Today will be the third day that Dean has not been on the ventilator (see what a magical place he is in). (Slow and steady wins the race - and for those of you who know Deano, he is pretty good at slow and steady).

Yesterday, I spent the day with Deano and I gave him my ring and he rolled it around in his fingers and then I gave him the bracelet he bought me in Hawaii and he held on to it.

Now when I ask Deano for a kiss I can see that he is lifting his head towards me.

So through the eyes and ears of loved ones I will continue to update you on Deano's progress.

Keep the love and prayers coming.