Especially for those of you who can read Spanish, I am posting this beautiful letter I received from Robert's mom, Lola, this evening. I wanted to share the strength Lola's words have given me with all of you. I will attempt a rough translation below.
Querido Fleet. los medicos pueden decir mil cosas, no?, lo unico que te pido es qie no te preocupes, por lo menos trata de no preocuparte demasiado, tenemos que vivir el dia a dia con esto y se que es una prueba muy dificil, dolorosa, pero que tenemos que saberr sobrellevarla, a veces me siento como que estoy viviendo al filo de dos abismos y que cualquier rato puedo caer pero siento que algo mas fuerte que mis propias fuerzas, algo mas alla de esta realidad me soporta y alienta, y entonces se qie todo esta bien.............porque Robert va a volver a ser ese muchachio feliz que siempre es, ya lo veras, acuerdate tendremos d e nuevo su sonrisa y ya tenemos la dicha de tenerlo con nosotros verdad? confia piensa que es asi y lo lograremos, miralo lo mas que puedas en tu mente, sano fuerte lleno de animo, y lo lograremos porque el puede y nosotros tambien. Te amo Fleet y se que estas pasando momentos muy dolorosos con Denise pero
esa es la voluntad de Dios y solo nos queda resignarnos, ademas es solo que ella se adelanta al tomar el tren pronto o mas tarde nos tocara tambien partir............verdad?Cuidate y recibe mi cariño de siempre:Lola
Dear Fleet,
The doctors can say lots of things no? (referring to the negative prognosis we just received about Robert's brain injury and resulting side effects). The only thing I ask is that you don't worry, or at least try not worry too much. We have to live day to day with this. I know this is a very difficult and painful test/challenge, but we have to find a way to get through it. Sometimes I feel like I am living on the edge of two abysses and that I could fall at any moment, but then I feel that something more powerful than my own strength, something beyond this world, is supporting and encouraging me, and then I know everything will be all right. Because Robert will once again be the happy young man he has always been. You'll see ... remember that we again have his smile, and we have him with us, right? Trust and believe this to be true, and it will. Visualize or hold Robert, as much as you can, in your mind healed, strong and full of spirit and this will be achieved, because Robert can and we can too. I love you, Fleet. I know you are going through very painful times with Denise, but if this is the will of God, all we can do is surrender. And besides, Denise is just taking this train ahead of us that we will all be taking sooner or later, isn't that so? Take care of yourself. Warmest regards always, Lola
Supporting Robert Maull's Recovery
Our son, Robert Maull, was the victim of a brutal assault on February 28, 2008 in Cusco, Peru. Robert remained in a coma for the first six days. He is now able to talk and has all physical movement, but remains sedated in the ICU unit for his own protection, because his brain function is still very confused and he doesn't know where he is or why he needs to remain in the ICU and in bed. Robert suffered severe head injuries including two skull fractures, two brain contusions, a subdural hematoma, brain edema, and defuse brain lesions.
Robert's medical expenses alone (not including legal bills and his father's travel expenses) have already reached $15,000 (as of March 12th) and are continuing at a rate of about $350 - $500 per day. We do not know how much longer Robert will need to remain in the ICU or the hospital, but it could be several months.
We have set up this website for Robert's family and friends who would like to contribute a Medical Fund for Robert's care, follow Robert's progress and enjoy Robert's art. We sincerely appreciate all the concern, support, prayers and strong intention for Robert's recovery expressed by so many of you already.
If you would like to donate to Robert's Medical Fund, you can use the Chip-In feature at right which involves a PayPal transaction. This will not be a tax deductible donation.
If you would like to make a tax deductible donation, please email me at: fleetmaull@comcast.net and I will send you the information on how to make a donation to a Community Foundation that will accept donations on Robert's behalf.
With love and appreciation,
Fleet Maull and Lola Solis de Maull (Robert's Parents)
Robert's medical expenses alone (not including legal bills and his father's travel expenses) have already reached $15,000 (as of March 12th) and are continuing at a rate of about $350 - $500 per day. We do not know how much longer Robert will need to remain in the ICU or the hospital, but it could be several months.
We have set up this website for Robert's family and friends who would like to contribute a Medical Fund for Robert's care, follow Robert's progress and enjoy Robert's art. We sincerely appreciate all the concern, support, prayers and strong intention for Robert's recovery expressed by so many of you already.
If you would like to donate to Robert's Medical Fund, you can use the Chip-In feature at right which involves a PayPal transaction. This will not be a tax deductible donation.
If you would like to make a tax deductible donation, please email me at: fleetmaull@comcast.net and I will send you the information on how to make a donation to a Community Foundation that will accept donations on Robert's behalf.
With love and appreciation,
Fleet Maull and Lola Solis de Maull (Robert's Parents)
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
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