Because We Love Her

Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 – We’re moving on up…

December 17th, 2009 Posted in Daily News Post

Regarding the Mother…

I feel your presence. I feel your presents of thoughts, prayers, visions and voodoo…all are welcome. I thank you deeply, each of you. Please know this.

The PICU staff has been simply amazing. My full gratitude goes out to them for their care, support, professionalism and personal involvement in Chloe’s care and the understanding of all our needs.

Because there is such hope, I wanted to say to all out there I am ok too. I know there has been concern for the mother.

Today I danced. A moment opened itself and inspired me to move. The song is Clair de lune (Debussy). Oh yes indeedy, the Mother Lion danced to celebrate where we are today as opposed to the words, “If she wake up”. I am grateful my belief at that moment was to switch the word to “WHEN” she wakes up. In this room (called the quiet room, a 6 bed unit which overlooks an outdoor garden as well as the heartbeat cafe) my seized up left knee urged me to get up and stretch, breathe and be thankful.

What came to me in the slow movements and breathing was the choice to do so. I could have always danced.

The song I dedicated to my daughter so many years ago? I Hope You Dance.

Music, the healer is working its magic here too. From The Beatles, All You Need Is Love, Michael Jackson’s version of Smile, Robert Pattinson (Twilight heartthrob of Chloe’s’) Hold On, How To Save A Life (The Fray) Over The Rainbow (IZ) and Clair de lune, which gave me the dance. I can go on now into room 9 and follow the yellow brick road towards Oz. Today moves us steps closer to home. But for now, this mother lion is grateful to music, not only for the dance but for the release of emotion and most of all the BELIEVE part of me.

Thank you for following Chloe’s journey and caring so deeply.

And more than anything, I thank you for your part in saving a life.

Now lets get started on rebuilding ………

Peace out,
Dana

  1. 5 Responses to “Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 – We’re moving on up…”

  2. By Sarah on Dec 17, 2009

    Dana,

    You’re absolutely right, of course, about the power of music and movement. And i know you’ve passed this on to your children. What a gift!

    I was wondering, just a couple of days ago, if life had been giving you any opportunities to dance.

    You will always be associated with music, I’m sure. So, whether it’s that life gave you an op, or you simply created your own, or a melding of the two, good for you.

    Sarah

  3. By Lyne Collin (Montreal, QC, Canada) on Dec 17, 2009

    Music is an essential part of MY life…It does have healing powers…Makes the mind, soul and body rejoice & rejuvenate !!!

    I’m happy you danced…And you should !!!
    To celebrate that you have beautiful children that are so strong and that they have the burning desire to fight for what they believe in…they have made a difference in many of our lives and will continue to do so for many many years to come !!!

    Much love always, Lyne xoxoxo

  4. By Cheryl on Dec 17, 2009

    God Bless you…and WHEN Chloe wakes up I would be privilaged to meet her and ya’ll.. my family will keep all of u in our prayers.

    Cheryl, Cynthia, & Joey Kirk

  5. By Supermanj on Dec 17, 2009

    And now I dance.

    Mamma Lion, you have lived every step in this journey, and every tiny step leads to leaps and bounds. Chloe is growing stronger each day, and soon she will dance and sing with you.

    I reminded you this morning of “BELIEVE” written in red on your arm going into this. You told me a number of times about it, I heard your words, and I believed. Chloe saw the word, and she believes.

    I hope that in that dance you saw all the little steps that have brought you to this new room…..and the steps that will take you home, all safe and well.

    Sing, sing to her, sing I hope you dance. Your voice is like an angel, and she will feel the movements within it.

    After so many years when you arrived at my house again, you danced–you danced bare foot in the yard, and next time you arrive we will all dance bare foot in the yard.

    Superman
    No longer the man in the silly red cape.

  6. By Kat on Dec 17, 2009

    I’m so happy to hear all the positive things that are happening. And i know that her journey is still going, but soon and slowly she will sing and dance and it will be from her heart and will be loud and powerful. I feel like the dr and am so excited to know she’s taking the right steps to recover.
    How can you not believe in her when she has shown such strength and determination. Go go go Chloe, i’m cheering for you !!

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