What can I say? 2009 the year that our first African American president was elected, SU beat UConn in a six overtime game in the Big East Tournament, a game to remember for years, the opening of the Golisano Children’s Hospital, New York State DOT places a traffic light to make it safer for future motorists at the intersection of Mudmill Rd and Rt. 11 an intersection that has raised controversy for years, more than a thousand people in and around the community come together to show their support for Katlyn’s Climb to Recovery. 2009 Katlyn suffers from a TBI at the hands of a careless driver and slips into a coma. Katlyn awakens and begins to follow more and more commands, thumbs up, squeeze my hand, fix your leg, fix your head, look at me and more. The doctors here at Upstate are happy with what they see in Katlyn’s progress and have decided to move forward in trying to get approval for more therapy. Although Katlyn has been a bit under the weather in what we believe she is trying to fight off the cold she had a couple weeks ago she continues to fight and make strides in her recovery.
Having Katlyn come home even if for only 4 hours on Christmas was the best thing I think we could have done for her. She laughed and giggled so much in that 4 hours from listening to her sisters, having her dog jump up on the bed and nuzzle and kiss her, Uncle Mike providing comic releif with bathroom trivia, and I think just the shear idea of being home with family and seeing her new bedroom was enough to provide her with some added strength to keep climbing.
May 2010 the beginning of a brand new decade be filled with new hope, peace and forgiveness. I hope everyone has a safe and Happy New Year!
Love to all,
Mama Bear
January 1st, 2010 at 11:28 am
Kate,
This is a new year and new beginning. You are making so much improvements and i am sooo proud of you. Im hoping i can come up and see you really soon! i love you girl and happy new year
Love and miss you always,
Ciara
January 1st, 2010 at 11:47 am
Happy New Year Princess,
I look forward to hearing about you getting better and better this year. I know you will be fine. Just stay strong and stay focused.
Take care Princess,
John Walter
January 2nd, 2010 at 10:47 am
Happy New Year to the Kelley/Fleury families. I’m praying that 2010 will bring more miracles to you all. You are all amazing and the perfect definition of what a family is. Love to Katlyn!
Sue
January 5th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
Hey Katlyn!
Im coming up tomarrow to see you! You better get a good nights rest cuz we got work to do tomarrow! You have to show them what you got! I hope you are feeling better and all rested from your Christmas trip home! See you soon!
Love you!
Chels
January 6th, 2010 at 11:22 am
Hey Princess,
Hows it going? I hope all is well with you and I am continuing to pray for you here. Your Mom tell me that you are making some good strides in yout therapy. Just remember to stay focused and you will do great.
Take care,
John Walter