Christie Martel

Monday, April 13, 2009

Still waiting

I haven't heard anything from Richard. I did talk to the doctors office the day Christie got her cast. It is almost time for the second casting and I haven't heard anything from Richard. I don't know how Christie is adjusting to the cast or anything. I do talk to Christie on the phone some. I don't know which is harder talking to her or not talking to her. Christie is always in the front of my mind everyday all day. It really breaks my heart to talk to her and she ask me when she can come home.

Monday, April 6, 2009

Castings done

Christie got the cast on today. As far as I know everything went well. She will wear them for 10 days and then they will be removed and recast. This will continue for awhile, depending on how well it works for her.Please keep us all in your prayers. You would think the longer she is away the easier it would become to adjust. It is the opposite. I'm ready to go back to her before I even get home.
Becky

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Monday

Please keep praying for Christie. Christie goes Monday to have her legs cast.The botox injections didn't work and thank God Richard isn't going to let them cut her tendons. The casting consist of them heating her legs and calves and casting them in place.Pulling her feet forward. After a few weeks they remove the cast and repeat the process.Trying to pull her feet back into position. I want to be with her so bad but I will be with her in spirit which is no where near the same. Richard has emailed and said he would be with her. I'm happy she will have one of us with her.
Becky

Monday, March 30, 2009

Not Yet

I haven't heard any specific news yet. I called Richard and left a message. I'm waiting for his return call.
Becky

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Been Hanging Out With My Christie

Hello friends and neighbors,
I have been gone to seen my baby girl. We left here on Tuesday it took us 15 hours lots of traffic. Anyway I haven't gotten any updates from Richard or the staff but I can tell you what I saw for myself. I was with Christie Wednesday and Richard and Angie came in. Richard had a meeting with the school teacher, so he let me join the meeting.Christie is doing well enough that the teacher thinks Christie can get a regular high school diploma, not a special diploma. The difference being with a regular diploma if Christie is able in the future she will be able to go to college but wouldn't be able to with a special diploma.
We had lots of fun with Christie. We did a lot of talking. You have no idea how great it was to hear her talk to me. Thursday we went to the park and I stopped by the van to put my sun glasses back in and Christie couldn't see me for the van door she very loudly said MAMA. It was great I didn't think she could get that loud. We had her talking so much she got to tired to talk so she started writing again.When she gets to tired it is hard to understand her as well.
We played WII, needless to say she beat me nearly all the time.She has really gotten good, but she has always liked video games. I loved to watch her win she would say Yeaaaa.
She seemed to have a good time with us being there. The hardest part was leaving everyday. Christie would start asking soon after we got there if she could come home with me and would continue until we left. It killed me having to tell her no.
Christie does seem to be feeling some guilt, Christie is very depressed. Us being there seemed to help.Pictures will show what I mean. I'm basing this on notes she wrote to me. Christie did ask if she was there because the wreck was her fault, she asked if she was driving and she asked to come home.
I will be having a yard sale soon to raise money to go see her again. It cost 900.00 this trip. I don't intend for it to be 3 months again for me to see her.
Please continue to pray. Enjoy the new pictures.
Becky

Saturday, February 28, 2009

Music To My Ears

Hi Everyone,
Richard sent me a short video of Christie talking. Here it is for all of you who are continuing to pray and ask for updates.
Becky

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

How Many Times Can A Heart Break?

I talked to Christie today. I can't believe how well she is doing talking. I finally got to talk to her yesterday. It seems every time I call I get put off until the afternoon. I start calling in the mornings and it always ends up being 2 to 5 PM before I get to talk to her.
I talked to her today and Christie said " Hi Mom" It was so clear. I told her I would come visit her soon. She said "yea" I said " Do you want Mama to bring you anything when I come?" Christie said "yes" I was so happy I thought she really wants something. I asked" What do you want Mama to bring you?" Christie said plain as day. " I want you to bring me home" You could have heard a pin drop as my heart broke.The good side is she is getting better and able to say what she wants.
Becky

Friday, February 20, 2009

No News

Sorry, no I have nothing really new to tell. I'm still not allowed to talk to the doctors. The only "new " thing is getting to talk to my daughter. When I call her if she isn't to tired she can talk. You have no idea how great it is to hear her say. I LOVE YOU. Will update as soon as I am told something.

Friday, February 13, 2009

GOD IS GOOD, ALL THE TIME

HEY EVERYONE,
I KNOW I'M TYPING IN CAPS, I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT MEANS YOU ARE SHOUTING. I THOUGHT THIS DESERVES A SHOUT. RICHARD CALLED ME TODAY. HE LEFT ME A VOICE MESSAGE AND I CALLED FCC. FCC WOULDN'T GIVE ME ANY INFORMATION SO I CALLED RICHARD BACK AND HE FILLED ME IN. I THEN CALLED FCC BACK. THE GOOD NEWS?! "CHRISTIE CAN TALK" YOU HEARD ME RIGHT. CHRISTIE HAS HER HEARING AIDES IN. THEY ARE TURNED DOWN AS TO NOT CAUSE MORE BRAIN INJURY. WHEN I TALKED TO CHRISTIE SHE ANSWERED APPROPRIATELY. SHE SAID I LOVE YOU, MISS YOU, HEY, FINE, AND HOW ARE YOU. I HAVE BEEN THE HAPPIEST TODAY THAN I HAVE BEEN IN A LONG TIME.AFTER I PICKED UP XANDER, WE CALLED AGAIN SO HE COULD HEAR HIS SISSY TALK. TONIGHT WHEN XANDER AND I SAY HIS PRAYERS I CAN PROMISE WE WILL BE THANKING GOD FOR ALL HE HAS DONE AND IS CONTINUING TO DO.
IT SHOULD BE CLOSE TO TIME FOR THE NEXT SWALLOW STUDY. PRAY CHRISTIE WILL PASS IT.
BECKY

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Results

Court was today. The judge was disturbed about the pictures that was shown in court. The judge approved the request for a court monitor. Richard also wanted the money I raised in the yard sales and bake sales . Since Christie didn't get to come home I used the money for attorneys fees and to travel to go see Christie.It cost me $600.00 to $1,000.00 dollars to see her each trip I take. I am 776 miles from Christie. The judge said the money was spent so there's nothing that can be done about that now.Also Richard wanted all of Christie's belongings returned so it was decided that it would be settled out of court amongst us. I will keep some of Christie's things to have her close to me, and the others will be returned.Please continue to pray.
Becky

MOTHERS

This is a truly BEAUTIFUL piece. Please Read this at a slow pace, digesting every word and in Leisure...do not hurry... This is a treasure...
>For those lucky to still be blessed with your Mom,This is beautiful. For those of us who aren't, this is Even more beautiful. For those who are moms, you'll love this.
>The young mother set her foot on the path of life. 'Is This the long way?' she asked. And the guide said:'Yes, and the way is hard. And you will be old before you reach the end of it... But The end will be better than the beginning.'
But the young mother was happy, and she would not Believe that anything could be better than these years. So she Played with her children, and gathered flowers for Them along the way, and bathed them in the clear streams; and The sun shone on them, and the young Mother cried,'Nothing will ever be lovelier than this.'
>Then the night came, and the storm, and the path was Dark, and the children shook with fear and cold, and the mother Drew them close and covered them with her mantle, and the children said, 'Mother, we are not afraid, for you are near, and no harm can come.'
>And the morning came, and there was a hill ahead, and The children climbed and grew weary, and the mother was weary. But at all times she said to the children,' A little patience and we are there.'So the children climbed, and when they reached the top They said, 'Mother, we would not have done it without you.'
>And the mother, when she lay down at night looked up At the stars and said, 'This is a better day than the last, for my Children have learned fortitude in the face of hardness.Yesterday I gave them courage. Today, I've given them strength.'
>And the next day came strange clouds which darkened The earth, clouds of war and hate and evil, and the children groped And stumbled, and the mother said: 'Look up. Lift your eyes to the light. ' And the children looked and saw above the clouds An everlasting glory, and it guided them beyond the Darkness. And that night the Mother said, 'This is the best day of all, for I have shown my children God.'
>And the days went on, and the weeks and the months and The years, and the mother grew old and she was little and bent. But her children were tall and strong, and walked with Courage. And when the way was rough, they lifted her, For she was as light as a feather; and at last they came to a hill,And beyond they could see a shining road and golden gates flung wide. And Mother said, 'I have reached the end of my journey. And now I know the end Is better than the beginning, for my children can Walk alone, and their children after them.'
>And the children said, 'You will always walk with us, Mother, even when you have gone through the gates.'And they stood and watched her as she went on alone, and the gates Closed after her. And they said: 'We cannot see her But she is with us still. A Mother like ours is more than a memory. She Is a living presence.......'
>Your Mother is always with you... She's the whisper Of the leaves as you walk down the street; she's the smell of bleach In your freshly laundered socks; she's the cool hand On your brow when you're not well. Your Mother lives Inside your laughter. And she's crystallized in every tear drop. She's the place you came from, your first home; and she's the map you follow with every step you take. She's your first love And your first heartbreak, and nothing on earth can Separate you.Not time, not space... Not even death!
>I LOVE YOU MY BABY GIRL

Please Help Bring Christie Home

Please Help Bring Christie Home

A beautiful little teenage girl
lying in a hospital bed.
Only fifteen years into her life.
It's a MIRACLE she's not dead.
She was so vibrant, like a ray of sun.
But now she's in a coma
before her life has even begun.
She loves horses and feeding birds.
Rescuing turtles,
and jumping hurdles.
She loves to laugh and really loves to run.
Christie is so full of life
and her life is filled with fun.
Now we're praying for a Miracle
that only God can do.
For now her laughter is silenced
and God we're begging you.
The part of her brain that they removed,
we ask you to replace.
Let Christie run once again
and help her win life's race.
You made the brain in question
before the dawn of time.
And I ask you now with all my heart
to heal this grandchild of mine.

Mary Hudson- Christie's Mamaw
Piedmont, SC

A TRUE MIRACLE

After Christie's Left Temporal lobectomy we thought she would die. She remained in a coma for months. She remained on life support and a trach for a while longer. Everyone seemed to give up on her but God and me. The surgeons thought she would remain in a vegetative state for the remainder of her days. I'm very happy to say that everyone was wrong. As you can see in the pictures on this page Christie has surpassed everyones expectations. It wouldn't be right not to give God the Glory and Praise for things he hath done and if it where not but by God's Grace and Love Christie wouldn't be here today.If you do not know God as your personal savior I invite you to get to know him. He sent his son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for you and for me. Please read John 3:16. "For God so loved the world that He gave HIs only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." The best thing that a person can do in these times is to accept Him. He has not let me down in my life, and He won't let you down either.

God Bless and thanks for the prayers.