tried to take her life again yesterday.  It took forever to find her after I found the note.  When they did she was barely alive.  

3.6 grams of Verapamil SR will do that to you.  That's right, she stole my meds this time and chased them with a bottle of NyQuil and a bottle of Benadryl.  

She'd been in that car for hours.  Her core temp was 87.  BP 60/nothing.  HR in the teens.

Now she in an ICU on a ventilator with tubes coming out everywhere.  

I got home at 4am.  I slept a bit and am heading back again...

Some prayers would be much appreciated.

-Dennis-

Oh my God Dennis, this is horrible.
Of course we will be sending our vibes your family's direction.
:-* :'(.

Hope all will be allright soon again,

your friend Pascal.

Oh Dennis...my heart aches for you and your family.
Please know that you, all of you, are a constant in our thoughts and prayers.

Much Love,
Jackie

Oh Dennis, I am so sorry to hear this  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

Everything that I have in me is coming your way by way of positive thoughts, vibes and prayers.

Dennis,
I am so sorry.  Prayers have aleady gone up for you and your family, especially for Aiden.

Carolyn

I'm sorry, Dennis.  

I understand how difficult this must be for you folks.  It's a nightmare.  It's appalling.  You all will be in our thoughts.  

I hope that the situation improves soon.

All the best to you and yours,

George

Oh, man......... :'(

Prayers going up for Aidan and your family.  My heart goes out to all of you.

Ray

Oh Jesus....  I'm so sorry Dennis :'( :'(

Dennis - you're all in my prayers. I'm so sorry and I wish I could do something "real" to help
lots of love to you and yours
Helen xxx

Dennis I am ssssssssoooooooooooo Sorry to hear this. You're in my thoughts and Prayers...

Peace & Blessings
LadyLuv

My girls are 24 and 22 now, I so remember the mood swings, the horrible depressions they could sink into.  :'( All my families love and prayers for your family Dennis. [smiley=heart.gif] [smiley=hug.gif]

Guiseppi

Your family is in my prayers.


Paul

Just  . . . .damn . . . . .

You've got everything we've got.  

My heart aches for your family Dennis.  Everything I have is going up for you and Aidan and th rest of your family.

Huge vibes goin up to you and your family Dennis!
Mast

Jesus.....please!!!

:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(  So, so , sorry.  I pray that God sends his angels to comfort Aidan and you too.

Jeannie

Oh Dennis......................everything I have is going out to Aidan & your family.....................Prayers, vibes, strength from Long Island
deb [smiley=hug.gif]

Oh Dennis...thoughts and prayers!

All we can do is hope and pray that this scares her enough that she will never try it again and that she can get hooked up to someone who can really make a difference in her life and make her want to live. :(

OMG Dennis! I am so very sorry she has tried to take her own life. All the prayers going out for Aiden and all her family and friends. So sad. :'(

Dennis-

Know that I am thinking of you and your family during this time!  I am so sorry that Aidan and your family is having the roughest time!  


Kelly

I let out a huge gasp in reading this.  Holy Jesus.  Dennis we are all praying so very hard here.  For her...for you and your family...

 

IN your corner Dennis. Thankfully she survived this.  My prayers are with Aiden , yourself and your family

I am sending prayers to you both.

For Aidan...

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[smiley=hug.gif]. andrew.

Just got off the phone with Tony.  (Thanks again for reaching out brother.)  He put it best I think "Where there is life there is hope".

I had to hang up with him to round up a 16 month old niece for a nap.  I'm filling in for Andrea while she's at the hospital.  Thought I'd take a moment to update you all on Aidan's condition.

Aidan's vitals continue to improve.  She's still heavily sedated and hasn't been conscious since I first saw her in the ER last night.

Today's complication is a Pnumonia in her lower right lobe.  Seems she aspirated some of the charcoal from her stomach.  The infectious desease folks are trying to figure out the type of infection so the best antibiotic can be selected.  There is a possibility of Plasmapheresis if that proves to be necessary.  Only time will tell.

So far the doctors all say there are no signs of long term damage.  But it is still early.  

So, back to the phrase of the day; where there is life, there is hope.

-Dennis-

Dennis,

my heart is aching for your daughter's pain and for your whole family. Prayers are on their way for you all. And I wish you and Andrea a lot of strength in the middle of it all.

Hugs and prayers,
Sanna :'(

Dennis - my heart aches for you and your family.  Hang in there and know that there are many of sending prayers and hugs your way.

Carol

Dennis,

You have all our prayers and support.  Whatever we can do to help, please let us know.

Much love,
Steph & DJ

Where there's life there's hope - and where there's Clusterville there is magic. We'll be holding you up all we can Dennis, hang in there, we're hanging in right along side you ((HUG))

lots of love
Helen xxx

Dennis,
Thanks for updating us.  Will continue with our positive thoughts and prayers.

Much Love,
Jackie

Thank you for keeping us updated, Dennis.  I'm glad Tony got ahold of you, and that you had a chance to talk to him.

Continuing to send all good wishes your way--I hope to hear of continued improvement in the days ahead.

All the best,

George

I can't add anything else to this. It has all been said in so many ways. You know we are all praying and wishing the best for Aidan's recovery and for strenghth for your family to cope with this. Thank you to Tony. I can only imagine how comforting his words were, he is such a gentle soul.  (((HUGS)))

Charlotte

I'm glad that things are looking up.  Looking for more good news as time goes on.

Carolyn

Strength to you and Aidan Dennis. Vibes going out big time for you and your family. May strength find her again and power lift her up to her glory. Afraid I know what Aidan was going through as I was once there myself in my life. When she gets to feeling better, please don't be afraid to have her email, IM, or call me. I'm not sure the age difference between us but I know sometimes that a friend can do all the magic in the world. I'd be more than happy to talk to her and do what I can. If there's anything you need, please let us know. Hope and strength to you my friend.

Broken

I continue to keep Aidan and your family in my thoughts and prayers.........................................
deb

Oh my heart is aching for your family!  I've kept you all in my prayers, but I'll ramp up those vibes.  

I so hope and pray Aiden will find her way back here soon, that they'll find the right treatment to get her physically fixed up, and that she'll find her way through this place of deep pain to enjoy the love by which she is so clearly surrounded.   [smiley=heart.gif]

Laurie

Hopes that each hour brings healing to Aidan and your family.

Dennis, I rarely find myself speechless, but I don't know what to day to you.
My heart goes out to you and aIDAN AND YOUR WIFE AND ALL YOUR FAMILY.......if MY heart is breaking after reading this, I can only imagine how all of you must be feeling..........I just don't have the words to tell you how I hurt for all of you.
It's going to be a long hard road, but Aidan has family who love her unconditionally. I hope she learns that soon, and her dark side fades as she moves into the sunshine again.........arrggh.that just sounds trite.....sorry........
I'll be saying my prayers and hoping to read that she is on the road to recovery. I know you love her, and, as a mother, I cannot imagine how you are managing to cope.......I'll send you my strength, and a shoulder to lean on........
Please keep us posted when you can........

Cathi :'(

Oh man......

Rotten turn of events but sounding better, I guess.

Lots of vibes and thoughts for you and yours.

Charlie

Fixed hope for a revitalized dear Aiden.

Dennis, when you get a chance please give us an update. Our prayers remain with Aidan as long as needed.

 B&A [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif]

Prayers for you brother.... You know where I am... Stay strong..

Hugs BD

The word from the staff is that she was less agitated overnight.  My son Evan was in early this morning before work and called to say she looked better to him too.

I stopped by the ER last night to update the staff that had saved her the night before.  The three nurses all lit up when I walked in.  The head nurse said she couldn't sleep after her shift and came in to spend some time with her up in ICU.  Can you imagine that!  A nurse coming in off hours to spend time with a kid she doesn't know.  

Of course I couldn't tell them anything because they had Aidan's stats up on the display at the nurses station.  They're all keeping a close eye on her.  The hospital had never seen a calcium channel blocker OD before.  They're amazed that they pulled it off.  It was that close.

Right now we're waiting for blood gas test results.  If those look good they'll be pulling the vent today.  Hopefully she'll be eating later on.  If they need to leave the vent in then they'll tube feed her instead.  So nutrition is the next step.

Once the vent is out and she's no longer sedated things will move quickly on the medical front.  The Pnumonia seems to be responding to the antibiotics and now simply bears watching.

It's hard to explain but we approach this reawakening with some trepidation.  Who will emerge from this coma?  What will her mood be like?  Will she appreciate the efforts expended and rise like a Phoenix from the ashes?  Or will she be angry that her plan didn't succeed?  I think the latter.

No matter what greets me this day I know I'd rather have her angry and resentful than dead.  I'm planning her treatment instead of her funeral.  Where there is life, there is hope.

-Dennis-

My dear Dennis:

I pray that she will choose life!  Depression is a terrible illness.  You are a great dad and I know that you and your family will make the best choices for Aidan.  Know that I am backing you up with prayer every day.  God promises to "never leave us nor forsake us".  Hold on to that!

All of my love and compassion to you and your family,

Ray

Dennis,

I know that many have said this but my heart is just broken for Aiden and you and your family.   I cannot imagine the pain that you are feeling, facing this long battle.  I thank God that the physical outcome was good and I pray that her emotional health begins to improve.  

You are so right!!!  Hope is a strong word...... Stronger than pain, desperation, or fear.  

Offering love and healing,

Jeannie

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Or will she be angry that her plan didn't succeed?  I think the latter.

Dennis, I have known a few people who attempted suicide unsucessfully.  Even though it was hard for them to talk about it,  they all were relieved that they were alive.  One person told me that she  had a "come to Jesus" moment during the time she was blacked out, and had a near-death experience where she saw the tunnel and the light and could feel the presense of God.  It totally changed her life for the good.  She became a teacher and holds suicide prevention classes at her school twice a year using herself as an example.

Aiden will need on-going therapy of course...but I feel she will be happy her attempts failed and with the love her family has for her,  she will have the support she's going to need to come out of the depression that led her to this decision in the first place.

I think if there was a way to physically "SEE" the prayers that are coming to your family from all over the globe...you'd be amazed.

Stay strong my friend.     Linda

I know that when I was unsuccessful, I was happy to be alive.  The worst thing that some family members told me though, was how stupid and inconsiderate I was.  You see, I thought at the time that what I was going to do would be the best for all, especially those I loved.  

Anyway I hope that maybe now with the grace of God Aidan will see that she is meant to live.

Not everyone gets a 2nd chance.

Love & prayers for her,
mel

Dennis,

Still praying for you all.  [smiley=hug.gif]

Sanna

Where there is life, there is hope.

A mantra for the ages.  

You're still getting all we've got.

At least if she's angry, that's an *real* emotion.  Much better than depressed and withdrawn.

Hopefully, she's hit rock bottom and the only way is up.

Carolyn

deltadarlin wrote on Dec 3^rd, 2008 at 7:54pm:

At least if she's angry, that's an *real* emotion.  Much better than depressed and withdrawn. Hopefully, she's hit rock bottom and the only way is up. Carolyn

Good call.

Hoping for good news................

Marc

deltadarlin wrote on Dec 3^rd, 2008 at 7:54pm:

At least if she's angry, that's an *real* emotion.  Much better than depressed and withdrawn. Hopefully, she's hit rock bottom and the only way is up. Carolyn

Exactly!  Where there's anger, there is life!  And...where there's life...  [smiley=heart.gif]

I really hope that this just proves to her the extent to which she is loved, and that she'll work with you to overcome the anger, fear, and depression!

Keeping up the vibes and prayers,

Laurie

Things are improving steadily.  There is still pnumonia but her white count is beginning to improve.  More adjustments to antibiotics.

She still needs Oxygen and things have progressed from a ventilator to a non-rebreather to a nasal canula in the last 24 hours.  I have to say I'm jealous of the humidifier they're using  :o

It's good to see her awake.  She's eating some food.  We've talked and gone through all the whats the whens and the wheres.  The whys are gonna take a while.

She's not angry.  Just hurting is lots of ways and very weepy.  We've spent a lot of time talking.  I'm sure that will continue.

A lot of things had to go right to keep my little girl here on this planet.  She stole the 'right' bottle of pills.  The low temperatures outside slowed her metabolism.  Once we found the note in time.  The police located her quickly once it was clear this was a suicide.  The hospital staff did all the right things.  The poison control center had the right protocol.  And on and on.

But this list of things that has allowed us to get to this point also includes the prayers and calls and PMs extended by my family here.  Andrea and I thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.  It has been a real help for us to know you are all out there pulling for us.

Thank you.

-Dennis-

What she's going through is bringing back a flood of memories that are giving me tears in my eyes, but I don't care.  I so wish I could just go and give her a BIG hug!! :'(  

There are no words to make it better but I can send you all Love and light

Love and light in abundance to you all

Tanya

xxx

:'( :'( :'( :'(

This must be so hard on you and Andrea and all of the family and friends. Keep up the fight Aidan, you have a whole community of supporters here praying you.  [smiley=engel017.gif]

I'm glad that things are slowly getting better. Prayers are on their way for you all... [smiley=hug.gif]

Sanna

You've got a lot of love and prayers coming from Texas...

Hugs BD

Dennis,

I'm so sorry to hear about what has happened with Aidan. I really hope she can get the help that she needs to pull through this and come out stronger for it.

Where there's life, there's hope. I love that.

Em
x

I hope the tears mean the healing of her hurt is beginning.   [smiley=heart.gif]  

I'm so glad everything went just right to bring her back to you.   [smiley=heart.gif]

My prayers are that she can find her way through to want to stay.   [smiley=heart.gif]

Laurie

Still sending strength you're way Dennis. Let us know if you need anything. More than willing to do what we can. Glad she's gonna be ok.

Broken

Bless you all, Dennis....
It's gonna take time and hard work but you all are gaining on it day by day.....step by step.  Where there's life there's hope...Amen!

Prayers and positive thoughts continuing for you all.

Much Love,
Jackie

I'm happy to hear that some things have improved, Dennis.  You all continue to be in my thoughts, and the thoughts, prayers, and hopes of every one of us.

Best wishes for a brighter future,

George

Dennis, I am sure you know how bad I feel for you and your whole family, especially Aiden.  Having been in your shoes, with one of my children, I know how hard it is.  It has to be even rougher on you, with Aiden having tried this another time, too.

As you know, there is still a long road to go.  But, with the support of G_d, you, your wife, and family there to help her, she is in the right hands.  Keep fighting, as I know you will.

My prayers and vibes, are there as they have been.  Let me know if I can do anything for you.

Chuck

Some good news ... Aidan is up and walking around.  No more catheter, no more oxygen, no more constant monitoring.  She finally stable.

Her blood tests are getting better as her liver continues to slowly recover.  But she is recovering.

I haven't been this excited to see one of my kids walk since Emma began toddling. ;D

Her mood is sad as she realized she isn't likely to be home for Christmas.  I told her I already had what I wanted for Christmas.

-Dennis-

Oh Dennis, that's wonderful!!!  I am SO happy for Aidan!  I will keep the faith that she can overcome. :)

Oh Dennis, that is good news indeed.  

It is great to hear that Aidan is improving. My prayers and thoughts are with you as she continues her recovery. Holler if you need anything.

Charlotte

I just now read this and am praying for all of you.  "Hard" doesn't begin to express what you have been through and what you have ahead.  parenting isn't for whimps.

Love to you and yours!

Lean on us please:)

Kimberly and Jeff

Thanks for the update, Dennis.  

Continuing prayers and positive thoughts for Aiden and you.....for all of your family.

Much Love,
Jackie

Dennis,
I'm so glad Aidan is is improving  medically. What a relief it must be to you and ther rest of the family!
Christmas can be any day you wish it to be... maybe the day Aidan comes home.

Anything we can do?  

Where there is life there is hope...and a little love always helps, too.......

Vibes still heading your way............

Cathi

Dennis,
Great news on aidans'  improvement..............and I am sure you are feeling better! Will keep the prayers heading your way!
Just remember for you and Andrea to take care of yourselves, as something like this can wear you down physically & emotionally.......
debs
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Aidan has been release from the hospital and was transfered to a Psych facility in Boston this morning.  Now we begin the long journey back from the edge.

It's been a long week.  I'm completely drained both physically and emotionally.  But there is still life and there is still hope.  The other thing I'm thankful for is being out of cycle right now.  I just don't need that complication.

A conversation with Barb (ended prematurely when my cell phone died) and finally getting our Christmas tree were the highlights of my day.

Yesterday was very frustrating.  I got the four little ones and my 19 y/o Casey into the truck to go cut down a tree.  I was walking to the car when my cell phone rang.  It was the crisis councellor at the hospital saying we needed to meet.  Five very dissapointed kids made their was sadly back into the house and I headed for the hospital.

That turned into a completely wasted day searching for a bed in a psych unit.  They didn't find a bed till 10pm.  The hospital said it was then too late and to wait till morning.

They said I had till 9am.  At 6:50am my phone rang saying I had till 7:30am to get there for the transfer.  Arrrrrgggggg!!!!  We didn't leave the ICU till 8:30am.

This whole experience with the mental health system has been one example after another of hurry up and wait.  I'm going to take no prisoners this week.  These people need to understand that Aidan needs their 'A' game.  That this isn't just some kid crying out for attention.  That this is probably Aidan's last chance at salvation.  They simply have to be up to the task.  I will not accept anything else.

No mistakes.  No miscommunication.  No bullshit!!!

-Dennis-

Dennis:

Praying that the "psych" professionals have wisdom and are on their "A" game!

Ray

Oh My God Dennis I have been so wrapped up in my own stuff to even read half of the board and now that Scott left I settled in to find out the horror you have felt this week... Gods love to you friend... what facility is she at in Boston.  I forget where you guys live.  I know they have a unit from Childrens hosp in Waltham now my nephew is seen on an out patient basis there.  I pray that she realizes how much she would be missed... this is a hard time for you but we are all here for you and I am definately available now with a clearer mind for the moment... feel free to PM me...or call if necessary...

Be well
love Ree

Hey Dennis
I've been busy for a few days but very happy to hear of Aidan's improvement when I logged on.  Still praying for you guys over here.  Stay strong

Dennis,

I'm so glad to hear about the good news! I know that Aidan has a long road ahead of her, but this is good. :)

All the best for you all,

Sanna

Keeping you in my thoughts
debs

Dennis,

I think of you and your Aidan every day.  I am keeping her in my prayers... and you too.

I am so thankful that she has been given this second chance.  I hope that soon she will be thankful too.  

Jeannie

Dennis...I know you're strong and tough, but this has to be so hard on you and I am so fearful that you are going to need some R and R soon.

Please try to focus in on the prayers and strength we are all sending to you at this time and hold some of it into your heart for the long road ahead to do what you must do,  to take care of things.

Just like I would give anything to take hits for some who are suffering relentlessly here....I'd do anything to be there to help you out too.  

My prayer to God  in Re: to the mental health people.

Dear Lord, please let them see far enough to get their head out of their asses so they can help this child.  

   AMEN.   (oh and sorry for cussing Lord)      

Dennis,

My prayers are with you and your family.

Scott

Dennis, I know Aiden's having a tough time seeing and probably feeling it right now, but she is one lucky girl with a fabulous family.  As Jeannie put it, I'm so glad she's been given another chance!

Hope you're kicking hospital staff butt!

Keeping Aiden and your family in my prayers,

Laurie

Awesome news, but a long road ahead for you. Prayers will continiue for you both.

Guiseppi

I just saw the post. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.


                         Lee

Dennis,

I just now saw this post.  I am so very sorry for what you, your family, and especially Aidan have gone through with all of this.  Having been near that point emotionally myself on actually more occasions than I would like to ever recall, my heart absolutely breaks for the pain that Aidan must have been in, and is probably still in.  As we all know, these things don't magically resolve overnight unfortunately.  I'm not a parent, so I won't pretend to relate to the fear and grief and pain that you and your family are experiencing, but I know that it has been a tremendous ordeal for all of your family, and I wish so much that there was something I could do to make it better.  You and your family have my thoughts and prayers.  If there is ever anything that I can do, please let me know.

I really do hope the hospital is on their A game.  It is sometimes mind-boggling the way health care professionals respond with a lack of empathy, particularly in times of great emotional need - and while some mental health professionals prove to be absolutely amazing, there are many who really do need a good reminder of why they got into the field in the first place.  I pray that they will be on top of things and work extremely hard to help Aidan through this crisis period and to build her strength for future challenges and help her find a way to enjoy her life and love herself.

Hang in there.  You and your family are going to be continually in my thoughts and prayers.

Much love,
Carrie

Dennis,

Haven't heard from you in a while but please know that we are all still keeping you and your family in our thoughts.

Miss you,
Cyn

Dennis... Man, what a tough situation. My very best wishes to you, Aiden, your whole family, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Aiden gets the best care possible. Hang in there; All of you...

Thanks everyone for the continued thoughts, vibes and prayers and juju.  I can feel them.  I hope Aidan does too.

Now, for a long overdue update...

Things on the Psych side don't progress very quickly with someone this ill.  Seems the human mind is a stubborn thing - or so my wife tells me anyway.  So progress, such as it is, is measured in very small increments.  However rest assured that progress is being made.  Aidan continues to work hard and is quite safe where she is.

It now looks as if she'll be transitioning to the next step on the long road home in a week or two.  The timing has as much to do with the availability of beds as it does with where she is in her recovery.  This new facility will be slightly less secure and Aidan won't make the transition until the treatment team believes she is ready for it.  

This all means that it will be months before my baby girl will be home again.  However I'm a patient man and some things are worth waiting for.

There is a very good chance that she'll be able to come home for a visit on Christmas day.  That would truly be awesome and make it a very special Christmas day … as well as more than a bit scary ... a true double-edged sword.

We're almost caught up on Christmas preparations.  After all, there are still a lot of other kids to think about and Christmas is coming with the speed and relentlessness of a freight train whether I'm in the spirit of the season or not.  

As you can probably imagine, Andrea and I are pretty spent right now.  I took the next two weeks off of work.  It'll help to get some sleep and together time.  There is a lot of strength in this house.  And yet again we find the metal of our marriage being remade in the furnace of shared pain.

Where there is life, there is hope…

-Dennis-

Slow and steady wins the race.

Thank you for the update Dennis.  You're all still on my mind...

love,
:)mel

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And yet again we find the metal of our marriage being remade in the furnace of shared pain.

Dennis, that is beautiful.  Hold on to one another.  Be strong when she's not and let her be the one to hold you up when you weaken.

Too many marriages flounder when a tragedy like this occurs, I'm happy that yours will grow stronger.  

If it's o.k. I will be sending her another card after Christmas to let her know that there are people besides family that care about her and want her to be happy and healthy.  

Please keep leaning on us too, o.k.  


Linda

Hang in there my friend... ya know I'm thinking of you and wishing you a bright and merry Christmas...

Hugs BD

Thanks for the update, Dennis.  I think of you all every day.

Continuing with prayers and positive thoughts.

Yes, where there's life there's hope.

Much Love,
Jackie

Dennis, I keep Aiden and your family close in my prayers.  

I really hope Aiden is ready for a visit home on Christmas.   [smiley=heart.gif]

Laurie

Dennis, thank you for taking the time to update us,
Good to hear Aidan has improvements. :)

Now go get some rest!

t
Thanks for the update, Dennis........


You and your family are in my thoughts & prayers daily.

debs

DennisM1045 wrote on Dec 19^th, 2008 at 2:37pm:

There is a lot of strength in this house.  And yet again we find the metal of our marriage being remade in the furnace of shared pain. Where there is life, there is hope… -Dennis-

Amen.

Thank you for the update, Dennis.

I'm glad to hear that progress is being made, even if it is slow and incremental.  Still thinking of you folks, and hoping that things continue to improve.

All the best,

George

Dennis,

thank you so much for the update. My prayers are headed for Aidan and you all. [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif]

And I hope that your Christmas will be a happy & merry one,
Sanna

Dennis,

I’m glad to hear that Aidan is progressing well, patience with it will be best and the reward well worth it… Hoping she gets to be with the family for Christmas

Best to you and yours,

Roland. [smiley=hug.gif]

Thanks for the update and I'm glad there has been some progress. Here's hoping you all get together on Christmas.

Charlie

Dennis, I'm so sorry if I missed a different update thread, but your family and Aiden have been on my mind.  Was she able to visit for Christmas?  How is she doing?  She remains in my thoughts and prayers.  I hope 2009 will be a terrific year for her!

All my best,

Laurie

Oh Dennis! I am so sorry! I just read this thread! I have been away so long! I really hope Aidan is doing better and you guys please know you will be in my prayers.
                                          Hugs

                                                 Rosy.

Dennis,

Thank you for the update before Christmas!  Sorry I'm just now reading it.  Wondering if Aidan got to come home for a Christmas visit?  I hope the holidays went well and that you got some very much needed rest!  You know, psych improvements often take years to make, but as you say, where there is life, there's hope, and that is certainly the case.  With all the love and prayers for Aidan and hopefully with the support of an excellent treatment team, she will get there, even if it does take a lot of time to get to where she needs to be!

I continue to pray for you all every day!!

Much love,
Carrie :)

Sorry I'm overdue with this update.  We've been very busy with the holiday and visits and therapy and ...  You get the idea.

Aidan did come home for Christmas on a 6 hour pass.  She was home for a little over four hours and we timed it with Christmas dinner.  All my kids showed up and the visit went very well.

She said that sitting there at the table surrounded by her entire family was the first time she had to face what she would be missing.  It was a very positive experience for everyone.  

So we're now planning how to bring her home and keep her here.  Looks like it won't be long now.  Then the real work can begin...

Thanks everyone for the prayers and messages.  Looks like they're beginning to have the desired effect.  For me as well as my little girl.

-Dennis-

Oh Dennis what a wonderful update!  I'm busting with smiles.

Keeping up the vibes and prayers for your Aiden.

Laurie

Dennis,

My thoughts and prayers for you and yours and esp.your daughter.....Lenny

Thanks for the update Dennis. Hope things work out for all of you.

Excellent news Dennis.

Just excellent.
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Thanks for the update, Dennis.  Sounds positive too   :)

We think of you all constantly and you're always in our prayers.



Much Love,
Jackie

Hugs!!!

Sounds very positive indeed!  Continued positive thoughts and energy will be headed yours and Aidan's way.

Cat

Sounds like things are going really well - prayers will continue for your family.

Hugs
Carol

Thanks for the update Dennis.  Continued prayers for Aidan and your family.

So happy for you all Dennis.  May things keep continuing to improve!

:)mel

I was hoping no news is good news and it was! I am so happy for Aidan and your whole family. Your story of Christmas warms my heart. My thoughts and prayers continue. This is going to be a very long road but it looks like you're in the right direction!

Charlotte

Dennis,

I'm glad that things are progressing to the brighter direction! I know it's a long road ahead. Prayers for more improvement and good news are on their way. :)

Sanna

It's been a long 7 weeks.  Probably the longest of my life.  This will be the last update to this thread.  Andrea and I want to thank everyone for their continued support and prayers.  You guys have helped more than you know.

Today Aidan is transitioning to a partial hospitalization program up here on the North Shore.  I'll be able to drop her off at 9am and pick her up at 2:30 and still show my face at the office for a bit during the day.

So the good news is that Aidan is finally coming home from the hospital today.  The scary news is that Aidan is coming home today  ;)

She's no longer saying that she wants to kill herself anymore.  But she still has all the same broken ways of thinking about things that got her in this situation in the first place.  It took almost seven weeks just to get her to this point.  The kid has a lot of work to do still.  It'll probably be years before she gets totally straightened out.  In the mean time we just have to be consistent, strong and ever watchful.  Easier said than done.  Especially with someone about to turn 18.

So, where there is life there is hope.  As you know, this has been my mantra since December 1st.

I hope none of you never even come close to a situation like this.  I'll have to update my profile pic because I've aged a hundred years in the last two months.

Work has been great.  They like what I do and I've made sure nothing's getting dropped on the floor during all this.  Can't say enough about those people.

Seems I'm surrounded with lots of the right people...

-Dennis-

Will surely keep your family in our prayers Dennis.

My prayers are still with you and Aidan and your family as well.  May each day bring strength, and light to all of you.

Jeannie

Yes, my sentiments exactly.  My prayers will remain with you, Aidan and the family.

Laurie

Wonderful news Dennis.  It is all up to Aidan now and hopefully with time and some therapy, she'll pull out of the hole she's in.  I will keep her in my prayers, along with you and your family.

love,
mel

I thank you for letting us know. I simply cannot imagine the heart wrenching emotional roller coaster you are living.

My heart truly goes out to you with a wish that you can continue to be strong.

Marc
(Father of five daughters)

Thanks for the update Dennis.

If I may offer a word of unsolicited advice?

Think "damaged way of thinking about things" rather than "broken way . . . ."  "Damaged" offers hope of repair.

And where there is life, there is hope - as you so intimately know.

We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
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I  :)hope  :)the surroundings of such a warm loving family will bring Aidan comfort. My prayers are with you and your family! It's great that work is going well too.

Charlotte

Dennis, thanks for giving us the update. Our prayers will continue for Aidan and the rest of the family. We can't imagine what you all have been through.

We are here for you anytime you need my friend.

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Update us when you can.  We'll certainly keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Where there's life there's hope.......absolutely!!!

Much Love,
Jackie

If you ever need me bro, im just down 93!