Update

melissainabq · July 2009

I'm sitting at Jackson waiting for the last visit of the night. My sister rallied a bit today, but we have been told that while there's a chance of recovery, we need to be prepared for the alternative.I spent some time with Elena earlier, and I know she hears me and that she's in there. They are not keeping her as sedated as Kendall Regional was, so she is aware but in a total fog. I talked, cried, and sat there rubbing her arm and letting her know that I love her and that she has far too much life to live and things to see, and we're here for her. I'm not sure who went by Lily's today (Edible Creations) but I got a super sweet email from her. She met my sister last summer when we were making final wedding plans.Thank you for all the prayers. Keep them up. She's fighting but we still aren't even close to in the clear yet.

Lacey36 · July 2009

Glad to hear you made it there and are by her side. I will keep her, you and your family in my prayers, and hope she can pull out of this.

MIABRIDENTAMPA · July 2009

Melissa, glad to hear you made it to Miami. I will continue to say a prayer every night for Elena. Stay by her side..

Kitty315 · July 2009

I'm glad you made it to her! I continue to hope she improves.. still thinking about you all.

DRemA3 · July 2009

I'm glad to hear that you made it to her and that she is still fighting. I will continue praying for you all. Enjoy the time with her as much as you can. We are all here thinking about you.

ayanapooh · July 2009

You are in our thoughts and prayers. I continue to pray for a miracle for you and your family. I even have my parents praying thousands of miles away. Prayers and blessings and millions of positive thoughts for Elena!!!!!

RemyAlexandra · July 2009

You, your sister, and you family are in the prayers of me and my family

citytoshore09 · July 2009

I'm thinking of you and praying for your sister all the time. So glad you can be there with her.

erika1180 · July 2009

i got chills reading this - staying positive & prayers do work !! im so glad you are down here with your sister - i will continue to pray for you and your family

romigu · July 2009

i'm so glad to hear you made it there and were able to be with your sister. we just went through a similar situation with my mother-in-law and it was so hard to keep hoping that she would make it through and be herself again but now..1 month after going through hell..she's back to her old self and at home! don't stop being there for her...she can hear you through the sedation and i can't speak for her, but our presence and encouragement (and music!) kept my mother-in-law going. i am praying for you and please let me know if i can do anything. i am friends with so many of the doctors at Jackson and who help if they can.

angie74 · July 2009

I'm so sorry for you and your family... I just read some of the blog you set up, and I hope you guys are doing ok. I know you have family and friends here, but if you guys need anything, I live nearby and would be happy to help.stay strong

faeriedust · July 2009

I am so glad you made it to be by her side. Stay positive and hopeful. I will continue to pray for her recovery.

jessi720 · July 2009

Melissa, so sorry that you and your family are still going through this hell, but I am happy you made it to be with them. That is the most important thing right now, and I know Elena is glad you are by her side. We are all praying for you.

MichiBolooki · July 2009

I'm praying for your sister and family, Melissa. I pray that she pulls through!

oyepooh · July 2009

I'm so happy you made it here to be with her. Keep talking to her and telling her you love her. My very good friend has been in a coma for months and she seems to respond to music so ask if you can set up a CD player in her room. Your family will continue to be in my prayers. Sending you a huge hug!! xoxo

alexisrouse00 · July 2009

Thanks for the update, I am praying for you and your family.

goldie3474 · July 2009

I am so happy to hear you were able to get there to see her. I will pray that she comes through and that your family is given strength and peace during this rough time.