6-23-08
In ten minutes we will leave to go to a pre-op appointment. I feel the need to be connected, through words, feelings, others in the land of the web. Orien and I tried for a moment of solace this morning and snuck out to breakfast while Orien Rose still slept (her family there to watch her if she woke before we returned).
Instead, the morning brought frantic phone calls, confusion, antagonistic anger and blame (not from us, but office staff who were obviously having a bad day). Boy, are Orien and I a good team. Like pro’s, we fielded the phone calls to the right people (he does medical, I do billing) and have prepared to get done a few final things before we embark tomorrow.
There was a small blow-up, quickly resolved with a few key words, though I have to say I anticipated another as the tension began to grow while more phone calls came in. In the end, we were able to keep it together and get through it. A shower and some packing aiding our bodies in staying connected. We are good at what we do, though…we can see our blessings.
This morning, before I left, I stared at Orien Rose asleep in bed. I sat down and ran my hand across her cheek. I looked at her profile, how perfect the face of my child, so serene. The unscarred cheek was presented as she laid on her stomach, her right side to me, her breath easing me into her rhythm. I stroked her hair, said a few prayers and hurt with love.
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Make a Donation to Orien Rose
Many have asked if there was a way to donate money to aid Orien Rose (Moonfinder) and her family.
Checks can be made out to: Friends of Orien Rose Laplante, c/o Key Bank, 1031 Route 17K, Montgomery, NY 12549
Or, there is also a dedicated Paypal account setup specifically for her if you wish to contribute.
Click on the PayPal logo below. This will take you to PayPal's website. Once you are on the PayPal website click on "Send Money" and send to this email address:
Moonbeams4Moonfinder@yahoo.com
If you already have a Paypal account, you can tranfer from there, if not, Paypal will accept Credit Cards and bank transfers.
If you cannot process through Paypal and still wish to contribute, please contact Shawn King by clicking here. He'll point you in the right direction.
Thank you all for your continued support and energy! It has helped a great deal.
Checks can be made out to: Friends of Orien Rose Laplante, c/o Key Bank, 1031 Route 17K, Montgomery, NY 12549
Or, there is also a dedicated Paypal account setup specifically for her if you wish to contribute.
Click on the PayPal logo below. This will take you to PayPal's website. Once you are on the PayPal website click on "Send Money" and send to this email address:
Moonbeams4Moonfinder@yahoo.com
If you already have a Paypal account, you can tranfer from there, if not, Paypal will accept Credit Cards and bank transfers.
If you cannot process through Paypal and still wish to contribute, please contact Shawn King by clicking here. He'll point you in the right direction.
Thank you all for your continued support and energy! It has helped a great deal.
13 comments:
Dear Christine:
I read of your story through the Amber & Jet group.
I write this with tears in my eyes - and pray that each one be a precious gem of healing and energy around Orien Rose as she goes through this next step in her recovery.
I also send you and your husband the much needed strength. As it is my custom to get up very early, I shall do so thinking of you and your family. I will light special candles and commend you all into the hands of our Great Mother.
My love and Brightest blessings,
Adama, 2* Alexandrian
(Lidia Tremblay)
Dear Christine, your story came to me via Hearts of Mother Earth. This evening I am carving and lighting a special candle for Orien Rose. I just finished looking at the photos of her - what a delightful imp! She has great power in her eyes. Blessings, love and light to all of you. Lisa, Lititz, PA
Christine,
I have followed Orien Rose's story since you first called on your spiritual family by email in the panic-ridden time after the accident. As one of the witches supplying energy to her, I ask you to accept my continuing contribution in this vein to her and Orien and you. From one brain injury survivor (mine was a stroke) to another, please give Orien Rose a "fairy Goddess-Mother's" blessing from yet another of your G family.
Blessed be,
Deb
Oregon
As a mom of a child with multiple surgeries, I know a tiny piece of your struggle. I'm beaming light to you all, may you all be well.
I will be thinking of Orien Rose Tuesday morning and through the day -sending positive energy and love. And I am scheduled to donate blood Tuesday afternoon, and I am dedicating that, in my mind, to Orien Rose and all the others out there who are having surgeries......
May Orien Rose and those who love her be blessed.
I'll be holding you in the Light.
I got here jumping from blog to blog. I'm in Spain and I'll be thinking of you tomorrow, although I can't figure out how the time difference works!
Hi,
As a mom to a special needs kid who has been in and out of the hospital (as well as my mom's medical power of attorney for her transplant stuff), I just wanted to say you've done amazingly well! I'm even happier to hear about the wonderful things your daughter has accomplished. What an amazing girl! My family and I will be doing a working for her tonight. I first heard about your story on Amber and Jet. Love and Light to all of you,
Lisa Adams
Christine,
Hi, I just found your blog on Caleb Potter's blog site. What an amazing stort, and one amazing little girl you have. Sending all of you prayers. Will be thinking of you through the day today.
Lisa
Sending you all positive thoughts and prayers. The Lipp sisters sent me here, btw.
From Debalah,
Dearest Orien Rose,
As I light another candle for you and your loved family I ask that the Gods protect you and them during and after your sugergy, send energy for quick successful healing and rest to aid the healing.
I have never met you but if all the love I feel for you could be healing ... then you will come through like before "A Champ'. For one year I have have had the pleasure of looking at your face on my alter everytime I enter my circle room. I have grown to love your face and your presence on my alter. One day I hope to meet you and hug you. May the Goddess take all the love that she & I feel for you and pour it over you like healing waters.May the she hold you in her arms and bring you through the next stages easily with peace and healing.
My love and Blessed Bee,
Debalah
My Dear Christine,
Just read your post on Caleb's blog, and your first and last blogs..what an amazing journey. As a mother of 3, and foster mother/grandmother of 2, I applaud your spirit, sense of hope and gratitude and your ability to look ahead with judgment.
My daughter Mari and I send you all Love and Light this day of surgery, and ask that the hands of the surgeons be guided and directed and that all those in the operating, recovery, Orien Roses's room be gifted with positive thought, love and healing for your precious Orien Rose and that the highest possible good be attained, now and forever.....
Know that you are held in thought and prayer, and wish you, your family an abundance of hope, courage, love and the Peace that passes all understanding.
In Love and Gratitude for what we have, and for that which is yet to come~
Blessings,
Melinda and Mari
That's "without" judgment....just drove 4 hours form Maine, please forgive, a bit brainfogged~
Carino,
Melinda
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