It was a conspiracy... (Tori was in on it)

Tori's late evening yesterday turned out to be really difficult (she had the worst 'comfort' score at 9pm-10pm she ever had).

But before that, she was awesome. I remember Sophie and I walking in the room and being greeted with the same smiles that she sends to her friends. It was truly moving. She would look at you when talked to. She would try to sit up and it almost seemed like she was reaching for ways to communicate and interact with us. Being able to hold her hand and look at her in the eyes is fantastic. Especially when she would not let go of your hand.

Despite having fixed her computer recently, I do not believe she was fond of me lately because I tried to police her a little bit on the Internet. She would be online at some unholy hours during school nights. Having the user IDs of some of her friends, I now realize that she is not the only one...

Someone said to me this week their grand-mother saw Tori dance recently and recognized her picture in the newspaper. She said that Tori appeared to be the most humble of the dancers and that she performed perfectly that day. She remembered her because she found her strikingly beautiful.

A word about the title of this post: It was a conspiracy. It seemed like a few weird things had occurred other the past few days but being preoccupied by work and Tori's situation, it didn't seem all that relevant. One of my close colleagues is visiting Provo/Orem from Boston this week and I mentioned to my wife that I might invite him to stay at our house one night if we needed to work late. She went ballistic saying that she couldn't deal with a guest right now and that it would not work. I didn't want to make a big deal out of it so I left it alone. Tim and Maria had big grins on their faces. Today was Lagoon day for Novell employees. I offered to Sophie to take Whitney and her friends(s). She wanted for 4 tickets. I asked who the tickets were for and she said that a friend of hers would come as well. When asking a bit more details about, things appeared awkward again but it really didn't bother me.

So, last night when we were with Tori, Sophie says that she has to go run an errand (mind you it is already 9.30pm). I try to convince Maria that she would enjoy taking a few minutes out of the hospital and after arguing a little, she decides to go (little I knew). Tim and I stayed by Tori's bed while they ran out. At that time, Russell and Tina came in to visit Tori. So the 4 of us are trying to calm down Tori has she is starting a bad episode. As soon as she started to show some signs of calming down, I decided to leave her bed side concerned that she was being over-stimulated by too many people around. The first time I tried to leave, everyone forced me to stay (odd once again). I finally decide to wait in the hallway while she is calming down. With my head down and still a little shaken up by Tori's state, I am catching a breath. Sophie and Maria come back. They stand by me for a few seconds and I can honestly say that I do not remember a word they said to me. After a little while, I hear this familiar voice... but can not make sense out of it.

I looked up and it was reported that I looked stupid for probably 8-10 seconds (sure, others would say 27 years). My sister July from Paris was standing in the hallway of the PICU! Tim, Maria, Sophie and probably every one else knew. I am certain Tori had more clues than I did. They flew her in and she will be here a month.

Tim will be posting an update soon I am sure, so I will get off here.

Tim, Maria, you are awesome parents and friends. The time we spend together is priceless.

Tori, NO agitation tonight, get some rest sweetheart!

Love,
-Guy