If wishes were horses, beggars would ride.

I just put Jeff on a plane bound for Madison, Wisconsin, and the University there, where a man named Yuri Danilov is conducting clinical research into brain plasticity. The hope is that his treatment, which uses the tongue to conduct messages to damaged brains, will help Jeff's unrelenting vertigo lessen or even disappear. And since migraines and vertigo may be linked, there is some small hope that his migraines might also lessen.

I have been working overtime not to kindle much hope for this treatment because I do not know how to bear the disappointment of him coming home no better off, with no hope for recovery other than time, which I can tell you is anything but sweet.

But in the last few days I have found myself feeling cautiously optimistic; I've even let myself imagine once or twice what it might be like to get That Call from him, That Call where he says, "I'm not dizzy! For the first time in two and a half years, I am awake and I don't feel like my head is spinning."

Then I have to stop imagining this magic moment because otherwise I cry too hard.

So for now I shall return to not thinking about it too much. Instead, I will think about the copious amounts of bourbon I plan to drink this weekend in Santa Cruz with my girlfriends, and about the beach, and about not having to wake up at 5 a.m. to get on email for work.

Yay! Happy thoughts!

Comments

[mom]

We're all thinking positive thoughts. Meanwhile, enjoy the weekend--every minute of it!

[Michelle]

I will send good wishes your way..enjoy your time on the beach..you deserve it.

[Sara]

yes-have a great weekend!!! we'll do the getting hopes up part for you (or with you).

[Robyn]

Our fingers are crossed for Jeff (and you)...

[Tiffany]

Oh my goodness. You and Jeff will be in my crossed fingers, my good thoughts, and my prayers.

Here's hoping That Call comes, indeed.

[Tea]

I'm hoping for you too!

[Plantation caribbean Restaurant]

I really hope that the treatment cures your husband's medical condition. In the unlikely event that the outcome did not meet your expectations, I recommend the following:-

1) Find energy healers in the vicinity of your town and ask them to help. I have been amazed at what some of these guys can do. I actually felt stuff being extracted out of my body. This is a very cheap alternative which is why I am suggesting it first.

2) There is a clinic somewhere on the border of America and Maxico called "Sanoviv". Search for it on the internet and speak with them. They have avery good reputation. I think there are some videos on the youtube about this facility and what it can offer to patients.

3) In Delhi India. there is a miracle Doctor called Dr Geeta shroff. She uses embryonic stemcells to cure all sorts of incurbles. I recommend you call her and put your husband's case to her. Here is a link to information about Dr Geeta Shroff Dr Geeta Shroff

Good luck

[JO]

How are things going? Any update?