Her birthday was earlier this month and she told her husband she wanted a party. The fact that she acknowledged her own birthday and wanted a party is a huge improvement in its own right. Since the actual day fell during the week, we had the party the following Saturday. I small crowd gathered and we celebrated the pure power of God's healing and her strides in becoming "normal" again. I snapped a few pictures during the celebration for posterity and the thought that I wanted documentation that she was actually back to herself again. While she has a few more things to work on, she is in every sense okay again.
As a long time friend, I of course notice the little things that are missing or new. I work very hard to try to ignore them but with every discovery, I get even more curious. I keep telling myself I should just be grateful that I have her back and that she knows who I am now.
Today, we went to Chili's like we used to for years and it was awesome to be able to enjoy her company and continue to help her repair what was lost or forgotten. We talked about the usual stuff and what exactly she doesn't remember which was an eye opening conversation for me. Any childhood trips or traumas are forgotten with no sight of them returning. So far, any memories of when we were in high school color guard are still buried. I drove by the stadium that we performed in for three years in high school with no recollection of being there.
I secretly hope that one day she will remember but know that it might not ever happen. I have to continue to be patient and be the friend she needs in this moment.
Continue to keep her in your prayers..they are working!
