Hello it is teamevans on behalf of Emily tonight. Our thoughts tonight tie to the very fact, this is a marathon, not a sprint.
We feel some awkward sense of achievement that Em has crossed the five week mark with her therapy last night. This signifies that she has successfully completed the first segment of her "map" to full recovery. If you have been reading along, this has not been a slam-dunk process. She has earned the cheers from the fans along her roadside.
As we hoped and predicted, she slept the THURSDAY away. If we can keep on this path, we are finding that her team here at the Cleveland Clinic understands how she works and what her training regime should be. For now, we don't worry and when Emily was little she would have "rest time" (not ever, "you need to take your nap"). She has full appreciation for this, and doing great.
We thank all of her fans, supporters that have extended good wishes, energy and prayers her way. They are the difference maker for her, and all of us. We also have full, grateful hearts to her team at the Cleveland Clinic. It is nice to imagine a world that this level of care, technology and medicine could be available to all those in need. Can't imagine being in a place or time with Emily's affliction and not having it.
Tomorrow is a new day. We hope it is one in which Emily will be a bit more "perky". As she just said to DADDY-O and MOMMA! .. "I can't wait till I feel great again.... without throat and stomach pain ... when I can take full deep breaths again... when I can walk again... " We chimed in... we can't wait either. When that day comes, Emily will be the beneficiary of a full, remarkable life. The world is the trophy that awaits her at the end of this marathon.
Keep cheering... we love all of you who stand along her road side.
MOMMA! on behalf of teamevans
Looking forward to my time with Em tomorrow. Every day you're that much closer to health. xoxo
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ReplyDeleteOh, Emily!! You are so strong and brave and inspiring. I know you're going to keep beating that little c!!
ReplyDeleteOne day, you'll reflect on these weeks of struggle and you'll have SO MUCH life insight, maturity, and perspective. I really like how your Mom wrote, "The world is the trophy that awaits her at the end of this marathon." That is such a beautiful, simple way to look at all of this. I cannot WAIT to see the rest of your life unfold, and see all of the amazing things you do after this marathon is over. And, just like you always did for the Saintsations, we are going to run behind you and count down the laps (weeks) that you have left!!! WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOUUUU!!!!! FIVE WEEKS DOWN!
Love,
Candace
Em and all Teamevans, please know we continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. I want you to know that I just donated my hair to Locks of Love in your honor. I know it won't help you directly, but hopefully it will help someone else through a difficult time. Lots of love headed your way this St Patricks Day weekend.
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The Sommerfelds
Just wanted to stop back in and remind you that all of us cheerleaders here at Kansas State are rooting for you to finish this long marathon and long speed bump on your road of life!! We are praying for you and keeping you and Team Evans in our thoughts every day. We know you will be able to come out of this as a champion, a survivor, and you will be stronger than you've ever been.
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Courtney Pavlik
We continue to cheer and pray for Emily and TeamEvans on this marathon journey. Your patience, perseverance and love are incredibly admirable. And how special that you were part of the prayer service earlier this week. John Paul II was one of a kind! And a few shout outs to SLU tonight in the first round of the NCAA tourney. I think the team has a lot of new supporters thanks to TeamEvans!
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Keep your heads up teamevans!
ReplyDeleteYou are doing a fantastic job!
I am cheering for you!
The marathon is long but the result will be extraordinary!
Love,
Judit
We pray for you all.
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