A message from Grandpa and Grandma Schmanski

Grandma & Grandpa Schmanski need to get their two cents worth in and now is as good a time as any.

Brendan went with Lily – the cute little two-year old across the cul-de-sac who is madly in love with him – and they went to the park with her aunt. She said having two was much easier than one cause they can play together.

Brendan has been going to Montesorri school every morning and we pick him up early at l. Whitney has dance every day also so Grandpa takes her and picks her up. Right now Whitney is at Skylar’s house – probably in the pool and then they are going to a movie. Thank God for the lifestyle we are living these days – a lifestyle that allows us to just move right onto Tim & Maria’s driveway and plug our house in. This way we can relieve Tim & Maria of the stress of worrying about the younger two and the house and the cats. I can’t think of any other place I’d rather be right now.

Tim & Maria have so much to decide on and watch out for and take care of concerning Tori. I think those doctors have learned to consult with them before they make any decisions concerning Tori’s care. Todd’s right – they have strength and endurance and knowledge they never knew they possessed. Even though I may have spent 6 or 8 hours at the hospital – I always run to the computer to see what has happened because Tim can describe everything so eloquently. The web site is fantastic – thanx to Guy (whom we have adopted into our family along with Sophie). He said the site is getting 1200 hits a day. There is no way Tim would be able to respond to all the people who want to know how Tori is doing.

As far as the girls asking if visiting Tori was okay – it’s so appreciated so please don’t stop. I was reading a book about a boy who had brain injury from being hit by a car. The book was written by his Mom and one sentence read “His friends all stopped coming around. They had their own lives to live. They told me this would happen”. That part really made me cry. We appreciate the parents who are taking the time and making the effort to take you up to Primary – we know what a long drive that is. We welcome your visits so please don’t stop.

One of these days Tori will sit up and say “Hi” instead of just smiling at you. We used to get upset with Tori cause she stayed up so late at night on the computer. Now we realize why – she was talking with her friends – ALL of her friends – she didn’t want to miss even one and that’s why it took her so long. The doctors have done everything they can to heal Tori’s body – the rest of her healing is up to God. Just keep praying that we can keep her for a very long time – she can go dance with the angels later.