Overall, not much change from yesterday to today. Anne remains in a coma and we are waiting for her to emerge, in whatever form that takes. She is still intubated and on the ventilator (in a support setting). Technically Anne can breath on her own, but the doctors are unsure whether she can swallow saliva on her own to keep her airway clear.
Songs played for Anne today included “You Make My Dreams (Come True)” by Hall and Oates
and “Sweet Talkin’ Woman” by Electric Light Orchestra.
4 responses to “Monday, Aug 11 update”
Love those selections! I’m pretty sure Anne was smiling to herself. 🪇
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will need to add these to the Playlist
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Dear family,
My name is Sue, and I am Mônica Geer’s sister. I know Anne, and I want to say how truly sweet and wonderful she is—not only to my sister but also to my nieces. She means so much to all of us.
Please know that my family and I are holding her close in our prayers. We have shared prayer requests with our church community because we firmly believe that God is a God of miracles, and He makes the impossible possible.
I had a dream that I was by her side, praying with her. Even now, as I think of Anne, I sing this song with all my heart and faith, asking God to touch her and bring her healing: https://youtu.be/X2wsvQTn5fg
We are with you in this difficult time, sending love, hope, and strength.
With all my heart,
Sue
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In my children’s early years as students at Bryant Elementary, I met Anne and learned of the opportunity to volunteer in the library. When my youngest started kindergarten, I was eager to finally have the space to volunteer weekly. I expected it would be a wonderful environment for interacting with students and learning about books, but I had no idea how rewarding it would be to spend that time with Anne. Eight years later, long after my kids moved on to new schools, I still count my mornings in the library as a favorite element of my weekly routine. Anne is a beautiful human in so many ways, and I have been blessed to witness her truly brilliant teaching and learn to know her as a friend.
My memories of time in the library include moments every week when I’d be busy organizing books in the background as she taught and I would just stop in my tracks, wander closer and turn my attention to her teaching. It’s inspiring to watch as Anne guides kids through devoloping vital skills of seeking information and evaluating sources through her purposeful activities. I’ve been moved to hear kids discuss their ideas of how they can show kindness and compassion to others around them through library discussions. What a joy it has been to regularly experience a classful of kindergarteners erupt into giggles after one of Anne’s jokes or see an entire class riveted during her engaging read-alouds. I love to see how she inspires students’ enthusiam for reading a variety of books through her book talks and recommendations so that they rush to the checkout desk to borrow them and place holds.
I’ve appreciated the warm welcome I’ve received from Anne whenever I arrive at the library and our many conversations over the years. Anne is so generous with sharing anything she thinks might enrich others. I have a collection of book, movie and recipe recommendations from her, as well as resources for a variety of topics from home remodeling to health to preparing my kids to apply for college. Every week as I leave the library, Anne intentionally says goodbye and expresses her graditude. In my interactions with her, I feel valued, respected and supported.
Thinking of the way Anne approaches relationships with warmth, humor, and authenticity, and knowing how she has touched the lives of me and my kids, I’ve been reflecting on how the gifts she has shared have surely been magnified so many times over in the lives of her family, friends, students, colleagues and neighbors.
Anne, Brent and Kate, I’m holding you in my heart and prayers, and sending my love.
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