Letter to Jeanette

Hey girl. I miss you SOOO much! Last week visiting you was amazing. I was in IF town with Brin and we stopped in to see you. Your daddy was there and it was good to hear about your improvements. You can still be a little bit stubborn sometimes, but I know you were trying. I read you the letter that Elder Trent sent you, with tears streaming down my face. Do you know the impact you have made on others? Aaron and I both realize how you brought us closer together as friends during that semester.

Today was also so great. You were moved last week to the Rexburg Nursing Home. At about 2 Christopher, my mom, and I went to go see you. too bad you were in the shower, I was hoping you could meet Chris.

Mom and I went back later. With her there though, I couldn't tell you all of my secrets, only in whispers. You were much more relaxed though and very attentive. Mom talked to you a lot. It kind of bothered me a little bit though because she was using a loud voice and simple words. I know that you are still in there, though you may be trapped in that body. You know what we are saying. And you still love us and we love you. Maybe it did work though because she asked if you were glad we came to see you and to give a thumbs up. You did it! You did it then and again before we left! This is constant proof to me that you are trying, that you are wanting to communicate, that you are very much aware of what and who is around you.

In the most recent Facebook posting from your mom, I saw patience. The doctor said that one year fro the accident, they will more fully evaluate where you will be and what kind of progression we can expect. One year if a long time. It's crazy to think that the accident on Jan 10 was 6 1/2 months ago. That seems like so long ago. Yet the memory of your crazy self is very much alive. The last time I heard from you was 2 days before that when we were planning on having a lunch date to catch up on each others lives. I'm still waiting
(and I will be patient) fro that lunch date. for now it consists of me talking to you. You're still my go-to gal and I love you and your babies with all my heart.