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Episode 11
Megan shares some of the humor and moments of joy during their stay at Shepherds Center. She also reflects on the possibility of a silver lining from memory loss in terms of rebuilding the life and p…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 10 - My Illusion of Control
Episode 10
Megan shares more examples of Michael's memory deficits during therapy and reflects on the team-wide meeting where she learned more about what we might expect going forward in recovery. She describes…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 9 - Seeing the boys for the first time
Episode 9
Michael's boys got to visit him in Atlanta and it was the first time they saw him since his accident. It was both beautiful and hard. Bringing some of home into the hospital helped Michael remember w…
Published on 5 months ago
Episode 8 - 30 Second Memory Loop
Episode 8
In this episode, Megan reflects on her initial observations of therapy, the overwhelming role of caregiving, and the profound love that emerges through adversity. We begin to see Michael's memory and…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Episode 7 - But I don't want to be in the wilderness
Episode 7
Megan shares about assessment day at the Shepherd Center and her struggle to process the loss of the man she knew. She shares about what the Lord told her through His Word that morning and encourages…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 6 - The Flight to Atlanta
Episode 6
Megan shares the story of the medial flight down to Atlanta and the initial arrival at Shepherd Center. This was another point of transition for her and Michael as they left behind the initial stage …
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 5 - The Power of Presence in Times of Crisis
Episode 5
Megan and her best friend, Rebekah Butterfield, discuss their journey through trauma, grief, and the importance of friendship and community support during difficult times. They reflect on their share…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Episode 4 - Initial Effects of Brain Damage
Episode 4
In Episode 4 Megan recalls how Michael's cognitive recovery was a significant challenge as Michael struggles to recognize loved ones.
The emotional toll on Megan was profound as she navigated her husb…
Published on 6 months ago
Episode 3 - Trial of Extubation, Psalm 23
Episode 3
Michael spent 10 days in the cardiac ICU. He finally got the brain MRI where damage was seen in the thalamus. We didn't know the full extent of the brain damage just yet. Extubation was successful so…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Episode 2 - The Next 48 Hours in ICU
Episode 2
In this episode, Megan shares her journey following her husband's cardiac arrest and subsequent health challenges. She recounts the emotional turmoil of informing her children, navigating the ICU exp…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago