Monday, May 17, 2010

Quick update

We got the twitch!! That just means that the paralytic has worn off. We hadn't been able to get the twitch in her hand and it was way past time to see it. They finally tried a different nerve stimulator and we got the twitch. It's a little thing but we'll take it! She is still coming out of the coma sleep (sorry I can't use the fancy terminology) so it will still be a while before she moves on her own. That was some powerful drug they had to use.

We do so appreciate the emails and blog comments. They do strengthen us. But if you think we may not know you, please tell us who you are; high school friend, debater from ___, friend of so and so, etc. It just helps us appreciate the influence Shannon has had.

15 comments:

  1. We are praying for you all. Everyone at work is concerned for Shannon. We will miss her this season. Julie Buswell, owner Snoasis

    ReplyDelete
  2. Yeah for the twitch! We just want you to know that Shannon and your whole family is in our every prayer. We check your blog often to learn of her progress and it makes us so happy when we read of positive news. You are constantly in our thoughts. Love - Dave & Kathryn Moon & family

    ReplyDelete
  3. We are so sorry this happened to Shannon. We are following her progress. Know that she and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. - Steve and Alice Cosper and family

    ReplyDelete
  4. That is definately a good sign! You guys all stay strong, like you said, keep seeing the little signs as victories and you'll be blessed.

    So yeah, I'm Karin, a foreign exchange student from the Netherlands that was on the Loen Peak debate team this year.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Yea Aunt Pheobe that is fantastic... Go Shannon!!! You are all in our thoughts and prayers and I have a feeling that that one twitch is only one of many.
    Love to all, your niece Krissy

    ReplyDelete
  6. Yea Shannon! I'm praying hard for you and I'm so happy for every little thing. Thanks for the Blog, Phoebe. I'm praying for your wonderful family, too. Love from Cindy, Nikko's mom

    ReplyDelete
  7. Hooray Shannon! We are praying and fasting that Shannon recovers quickly. Please know that her family is in our prayers as well. We are just as concerned for all of you. Love, the Huffs. (Kim's sister and her family)

    ReplyDelete
  8. such good news! go shannon! i have to tell you that I was reading your post about the little kids praying and i started to tear up. my kids adore shannon and have such good memories of her babysitting them. they all pray for shannon every day and little kate (who is 3) blessed shannon in her prayer this morning and prayed that she would have "a good day at the doctor." it made gave me wet eyes and a smile at the same time. kids really are so pure and sweet. thinking about you guys. laura denney

    ReplyDelete
  9. Blackhams,
    We were so sorry to hear about Shannon, and are grateful for this blog so that we can hear the progress she is making. We feel such empathy for all you are going through, and are so sad that you have to experience this. I am happy to hear the strengh in you that comes through in these posts. Just know that all those little milestones add up to great progress! We will be praying for Shannon just like you prayed for Nephi. Thank you so much.
    Clare and Nephi Moon

    ReplyDelete
  10. Twitch away, Shanny baby, Twitch away... We love you... good news, family! :-)

    ReplyDelete
  11. It is wonderful to hear of progress for Shannon. We at the Hospital who cared for Shannon when she initially came in are hoping for the best for her and are tracking her progress. We usually don't get to know how our patients do after leaving our hospital, so I am thankful for this blog so that we can follow her progress. We are thinging of her and her family during this very difficult time. We hope things continue to improve.

    Nora Bowcut

    ReplyDelete
  12. Dear Blackham Family, I offer my condolences for what happened to your wonderful daughter. I met Shannon only this year through debate and I will never forget her. She is such phenomenal girl that I have shared multiple good times with. I have been praying and fasting for Shannon so much. Shannon is so cool and she has the love and support of everyone who knew her and even those who didn't know her. My name is Bryson Carrier and I look forward to being introduced to you by none other than Shannon Blackham. Stay strong, Shannon will be just fine.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Miss Shannon you keep up the fight, I know how much you care about everyone around you and will want to keep doing those great and marvelous things for them. You bless the lives of everyone you come in contact with even when you are sleeping.I'm sending all those great hugs you gave me right back to you. You and your family are in our prayers always. Phoebe thanks for keeping us informed. It has helped to ease all of our minds with the progress she has made.Keep up the fight all of you.
    Leone and the Ellison clan

    ReplyDelete
  14. Dear Blackham family. We thought you would want to know that President Todd informed the entire BYU 2nd Stake about Shannon and all twelve wards have been praying for her in our meetings and individual prayers. Her name was also put on the prayer rolls of the Provo Temple on Friday. We are all united with you.
    Mark & Alison Mueller, BYU high council.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Dear Blackham Family:
    My name is Mackenzi Christensen. I know Shannon because we were in Precalc together last year. Her and I had a wonderful time being crazy in that class :) and we have been friends since! I have been praying and fasting for Shannon and it makes me so happy to read this blog and find out how she is doing. I know that Shannon is strong and that she will pull through this.
    Love, Mackenzi

    ReplyDelete