Megan Daubert Podcast

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 the seemingly backwards act of letting go of control of a situation and what that is meant to produce in us.

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 who he was but it also made the gap between "what was" and "what is" even wider. Megan shares some of her reflections on what was going on internally in her mind during these weeks.

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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 awareness emerge but it's sitting at alarmingly low levels at this point in his recovery.

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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 listeners to recognize the voice of the Lord in their own lives.

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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 of emergency care and moved into the acute rehabilitation stage.

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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 shared experiences of loss, the complexities of grief, and the beauty found in deep connections amidst suffering. Their dialogue emphasizes the significance of simply being present for one another and the power of community in healing.

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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 husband's condition. She chose not to bring their children to the hospital initially to protect them from trauma. She did bring their oldest in finally but it wasn't a good moment.

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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 the next step was to seek out a long term rehab facility. Megan shares how vulnerable and exposed this time in the hospital felt.

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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 experience, and the overwhelming weight of responsibility that fell on her shoulders.  Megan reflects on the support from family and friends, the uncertainty of medical outcomes, and her search for hope and faith amidst trauma.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to a Life-Changing Event

00:36 The Cardiac Arrest Incident

02:37 Facing the Unknown: Telling the Kids

04:35 The Hospital Experience Begins

06:58 Transitioning to Higher Care

10:43 Hope Amidst Uncertainty

12:24 Navigating Trauma and Decisions

17:45 Confronting the Reality of Trauma

20:47 Finding Faith in the Darkness

Devotional Book referenced: Jackie Hill Perry's "Upon Waking" 

Megan shares her family's journey following her husband's anoxic brain injury, detailing the events leading up to the accident, the emergency response, and the emotional aftermath. Through storytelling, she reflects on the challenges of coping with trauma, the importance of community support, and her personal healing process.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Journey

10:49 The Emergency Response

18:46 The Aftermath and Reflection

32:16 Outro

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