<p>Dear Susan,
Although I am more of a lurker than a poster, I feel compelled to respond to your post. As the mother of a fifteen year old girl (soon to take her driving test), I can only imagine the pain you are going through right now. I wish you and your daughter all the best for a speedy and uneventful recovery. It was a relief to hear that she fared as well as she did through what sounds like a horrible accident. My heart goes out to you and all of your family. Your positive and encouraging spirit is evident in your message and I know that this attitude will be of great benefit to your daughter as she heals. My thoughts will be with your daughter through surgery and the recovery process. Wishing you all the best through this very difficult time.
...Lisa</p>
<p>My thoughts are with you and your daughters. My best wishes for an smooth and uneventful and quick recovery.</p>
<p>Another MT Mom who can't begin to imagine layering a situation like this on top of everything else you've been dealing with in the last two years........
The strength of you, your D and the rest of your family is amazing. From the level of response here on CC it is clear that you have an additional family waiting to provide whatever support we can in whatever way we can. As the song says (with a few minor changes....), "just call out our names, and you know wherever we are, we'll come running......"
Major hugs to you and yours. We're here when you need us.</p>
<p>Dear Susie,
I've missed you very much. I would have found it difficult to steer a steady course in a car absent the cell phone contact you mention, respective to your D's condition at the time. (!) What a relief that you & she can shift your focus to her recovery, rather than any college efforts. Thanks so much for sharing your poignant story. It seems that most teen car accidents do not turn out so (relatively) fortunately.</p>
<p>God bless you & your family.</p>
<p>Soozie,
My prayers are with you and your family. You have reminded me that all these worries about acceptances and rejections really pale when compared to what is truely important in life. I will hug my daughters closer tonight. I hope for a speedy recovery for your daugther.</p>
<p>Dear Susan,</p>
<p>It was difficult reading your post of the accident involving your daughter. But I am glad to hear that she is on the road to full recovery allbeit a somewhat long one. </p>
<p>Our prayers are with you both. And thank you Susan for sharing what is such a difficult time for your family.</p>
<p>Originaloog</p>
<p>Susan,
I am stunned. My love to your family. Your daughter (and you) will be in my prayers as she starts to recover. PLEASE take care of yourself as much as possible - your daughter will need you in good shape in the months ahead. Let me know if there is anything at all I can do for you from a distance.
love,
Carolyn</p>
<p>Soozie,
Although I am not an active poster, and you don't know me very well, I have always benefitted from your helpful and insightful posts. I wish you and your daughter the best, and I will pray for a swift recovery. I'm sure she will be dancing again in no time!</p>
<p>-Amy</p>
<p>As has been already said, one of a parent's worst fears. All the best.</p>
<p>Susan, my nephew was hit by a car over Thanksgiving weekend, and sustained serious injuries which sound very similar to your daughter's. He's now back at Yale for his final semester, having astounded everyone with the speed of his recovery. Your daughter has so much to look forward to, I'm sure she'll be surprising the doctors, too!
My best wishes to you and your family.</p>
<p>Pam</p>
<p>Dear Susan,
You and your family have been inspirations to us as we have followed down this path of MT applications, auditions, and "the wait." Now we are reminded of the fragility of life and how your amazing strength in the face of tragedy is the real inspiration. I also hope for a quick and smooth recovery for your D and a joyful beginning to her college career.</p>
<p>Susan, I'm so sorry to hear this. You're right, this is one of a paren'ts worst nightmares. Best to your daughter during her recovery and to you as well. Our thoughts will be with you.</p>
<p>Susan,</p>
<p>After meeting your older daughter at Brown recently, I realized what a special person you are to have raised such a wonderful daughter. I have no doubt that your exceptional younger daughter will heal well with the love and support of your family. Please take care of yourself too, so that you can continue to be strong for her. Your daughter and family are in my thoughts and prayers.</p>
<p>TM</p>
<p>Dear Susan --</p>
<p>Sorry to hear about the accident, and terrific to hear she will recover!</p>
<p>I will hold you and your daughter in the light.</p>
<p>My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Wishing your daughter a speedy, successful and full recovery-- and wishing you the strength and fortitude to get through this trying time.<br>
Vicki</p>
<p>Have followed your story and your D2's story for over a year on the MT thread. You live near my sister in VT (she's only lived there two years) and when we visited last year for my niece's wedding, I was in awe of the stone cliffs we were driving through, so I have a vivid picture of how fortunate your D was to survive, let alone it sounds like she will be fine after her recovery period. Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you here in Syracuse and hoping for a speedy recovery for your D. And maybe we'll get to meet if she chooses Syracuse for MT!</p>
<p>Susan- I will add her to my prayers of healing on Sabbath. Take care of yourself. I am glad to hear that she will recover.</p>
<p>Dear Susan: My heart leapt to my throat when I read your message. I can only imagine the terror you must have felt and the great anxiety you have experienced. I am so glad that you have lots of support and that your beloved daughter is doing well. Do you remember Gloria Estefan's bus accident several years ago? Maybe she can be an encouragement to your daughter--she was back dancing like mad after her recovery. Hugs and prayers go your way.</p>
<p>I just wanted to add my heartfelt very best wishes for your daughter's speedy recovery. It is just amazing what the human body can endure and survive. Like the other parents, I can only imagine your thoughts driving home and trying to get to her as soon as possible. Please keep us posted as you can. I will be thinking of her and rooting for her all the way.</p>
<p>How frightening for you and your family. I'm so glad to know that she will fully recover. I know you will take great care of her, please remember to take care of yourself, too. Prayers and hugs to your D and to you and the rest of your family.</p>