“ I was unrecognizable even to family. When Kim saw me she yelled," That's not Amy!" Just before she passed out. Amy Rankin
“ My parents also had a tough time recognizing me at first. because my eyes were black and swollen shut and I had two tubes coming out of my head. Amy Rankin
“ The first time I was told that I had a brain injury, I immediately thought to myself, "I'm not crazy. Amy Rankin
“ The first time he saw me, comatose with a head the size of 3 basketballs, he didn't even think it was me. Amy Rankin
“ On Tuesday December seventh a lot of good things happened: they took the trach out, took the cast off my leg, and my PT, Maria, had me standing. Amy Rankin
“ These days I have a ton of things to smile about. I feel like an adult again. I hope by reading this book, you or someone you care about will see that there will be things for you to smile about, even… Amy Rankin
“ She continues to do her best to inspire and make others smile with her attitude of "it can always get better. Amy Rankin
“ Some of the things that contributed to my positive attitude were rejoicing, smiling and acknowledging every small step I had made. Amy Rankin
“ On the fifth day, they told my parents I was on the bottom of the chart, and there was nothing else they could do. Amy Rankin
“ On Tuesday, December 7th, a lot of good things happened: they took the trach out, took the cast off my leg and my PT, Maria, had me standing. Amy Rankin
