In Dani's Words

A glimpse into the world of a beautiful soul as she recovers from a brain injury.

A list of phrases and the context in which they were spoken, sometimes funny, sometimes sorrowful, sometimes philosophical, but always just what's on her mind.

not lost

In Dani's Words

A few days ago, Dani and I were driving down the highway not far from home. I asked if she knew where we were.

crash course in biology

In Dani's Words

While riding with me in the car, Dani noticed what was left of a road killed deer.

Dani: That's a deer.

Uncle Lee: I think he's in pretty bad shape, don't you?

D: How do you know it's not a she?

all equal

In Dani's Words

May I recommend a movie that came out a few years back called "Places in the Heart". It's a story of tragedy, tenacity, and triumph starring Sally Fields, Danny Glover, and Ed Harris. The setting is deep in south Texas during the height of the great depression.

There is a scene where a bank officer with a strong Texas draw refers to Danny Glover's character as "that neegra Moses".

Dani immediately suggested that he had said a bad word.

a fun place?

In Dani's Words

On a field trip in the car:

Dani: Where are we going?

pieces floating by

In Dani's Words

Frequently, we hear pieces of another life slip from Dani's lips, and then the fragment is gone like parts of a puzzle afloat in the surf.

of high importance

In Dani's Words

I walked into Dani's room today and found her closing her email program.

Later I found this in my inbox.


Think Dani Think!

In Dani's Words

Self-talk this morning as

a non-partisan love

In Dani's Words

We were driving to the doctor this morning and listening to politics on the radio. Dani, out of the clear blue, announced that SHE is a Republican and then asked if I was too.

another believer added today

In Dani's Words

Guess who's happy about Dani's World?

unexpected answer

In Dani's Words

9 pm

Aunt Lollie: Ready for bed Dani?

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