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George CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Black-Billed Magpie Posts: 8126 Boise, Idaho USA Gender:	Re: My Aidan (updated 12/19) Reply #100 - Dec 19^th, 2008 at 11:41pm 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
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sandie99 CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Wish it, dream it, do it - inspite the pain! Posts: 11975 Finland Gender:	Re: My Aidan (updated 12/19) Reply #101 - Dec 20^th, 2008 at 7:12am Dennis, thank you so much for the update. My prayers are headed for Aidan and you all. And I hope that your Christmas will be a happy & merry one, Sanna
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Rolomatic Ex Member	Re: My Aidan (updated 12/19) Reply #102 - Dec 20^th, 2008 at 9:03am 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.
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Charlie CH.com Alumnus Offline Happy to be here Posts: 18971 Jamestown, NY Gender:	Re: My Aidan (updated 12/19) Reply #103 - Dec 20^th, 2008 at 3:30pm Thanks for the update and I'm glad there has been some progress. Here's hoping you all get together on Christmas. Charlie
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Garys_Girl CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Making biscuits Posts: 821 Planet Cat, NJ Gender:	Re: My Aidan (updated 12/19) Reply #104 - Jan 8^th, 2009 at 11:22am 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
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Rosybabe CH.com Alumnus Offline "Too much of a good thing can be wonderful!! Posts: 3584 Houston, TX Gender:	Re: My Aidan (updated 12/19) Reply #105 - Jan 8^th, 2009 at 2:40pm 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.
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Re: My Aidan (updated 12/19)
Reply #106 - Jan 8^th, 2009 at 4:44pm

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

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Re: My Aidan (updated 12/19)
Reply #107 - Jan 8^th, 2009 at 9:16pm

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-

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Garys_Girl CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Making biscuits Posts: 821 Planet Cat, NJ Gender:	Re: My Aidan (updated 1/8) Reply #108 - Jan 8^th, 2009 at 9:24pm Oh Dennis what a wonderful update! I'm busting with smiles. Keeping up the vibes and prayers for your Aiden. Laurie
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Lenny CH.com Alumnus Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 642 Los Angeles,CA Gender:	Re: My Aidan (updated 1/8) Reply #109 - Jan 8^th, 2009 at 10:59pm Dennis, My thoughts and prayers for you and yours and esp.your daughter.....Lenny
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barry_sword CH.com Alumnus Offline Mountain Biking Keeps Me Sane Posts: 3947 Bracebridge, Canada Gender:	Re: My Aidan (updated 1/8) Reply #110 - Jan 8^th, 2009 at 11:31pm Thanks for the update Dennis. Hope things work out for all of you.
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Mosaicwench CH.com Sponsor Offline www.mosaicwench.com Posts: 3507 Near Milwaukee WI, USA Gender:	Re: My Aidan (updated 12/19) Reply #111 - Jan 9^th, 2009 at 8:19am Excellent news Dennis. Just excellent. Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to or
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Jackie CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Go For It!!! Posts: 5903 Goshen, IN Gender:	Re: My Aidan (updated 1/8) Reply #112 - Jan 9^th, 2009 at 8:38am Thanks for the update, Dennis. Sounds positive too We think of you all constantly and you're always in our prayers. Much Love, Jackie
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E-Double CH.com Alumnus Offline Are we ourselves? Posts: 6948 Commack,New_York Gender:	Re: My Aidan (updated 1/8) Reply #113 - Jan 9^th, 2009 at 8:40am Hugs!!!
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catlind CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Surf's Up! Posts: 4536 Weaverville NC Gender:	Re: My Aidan (updated 1/8) Reply #114 - Jan 9^th, 2009 at 8:56am Sounds very positive indeed! Continued positive thoughts and energy will be headed yours and Aidan's way. Cat
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Grandma_Sweet_Boy CH.com Alumnus Offline What Goes Around Comes Around! Posts: 4496 Georgetown,Ontario Gender:	Re: My Aidan (updated 1/8) Reply #115 - Jan 9^th, 2009 at 9:09am Sounds like things are going really well - prayers will continue for your family. Hugs Carol
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midwestbeth CH.com Sponsor Offline Posts: 1123 Edwardsville, IL Gender:	Re: My Aidan (updated 1/8) Reply #116 - Jan 9^th, 2009 at 10:05am Thanks for the update Dennis. Continued prayers for Aidan and your family.
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Melissa CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't give up! Posts: 7238 Central WI, USA Gender:	Re: My Aidan (updated 1/8) Reply #117 - Jan 9^th, 2009 at 10:32am So happy for you all Dennis. May things keep continuing to improve! mel
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cash5542 CH.com Hall of Famer Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 1243 x1\|Ocean Pines\|USA\|usa\|498\|141\|MD,Maryland Gender:	Re: My Aidan (updated 1/8) Reply #118 - Jan 9^th, 2009 at 7:23pm 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
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sandie99 CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Wish it, dream it, do it - inspite the pain! Posts: 11975 Finland Gender:	Re: My Aidan (updated 1/8) Reply #119 - Jan 10^th, 2009 at 4:47am 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
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Re: My Aidan (updated 1/16)
Reply #120 - Jan 16^th, 2009 at 10:00am

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 Wink

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-

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QnHeartMM CH.com Sponsor Offline I AM a Phoenix! Posts: 1783 San Diego, CA Gender:	Re: My Aidan (updated 1/16) Reply #121 - Jan 16^th, 2009 at 10:05am Will surely keep your family in our prayers Dennis.
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Jeannie CH.com Sponsor Offline Live, Laugh, Love.... Posts: 2333 St Louis, Missouri Gender:	Re: My Aidan (updated 1/16) Reply #122 - Jan 16^th, 2009 at 10:07am 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
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Garys_Girl CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Making biscuits Posts: 821 Planet Cat, NJ Gender:	Re: My Aidan (updated 1/16) Reply #123 - Jan 16^th, 2009 at 10:25am Yes, my sentiments exactly. My prayers will remain with you, Aidan and the family. Laurie
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Melissa CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't give up! Posts: 7238 Central WI, USA Gender:	Re: My Aidan (updated 1/16) Reply #124 - Jan 16^th, 2009 at 10:25am 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
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