Welcome to Paige's blog.  Unfortunately, Paige is not yet writing here.  Her family will provide updates when there is news.  Later, Paige will be able to see your comments and will, we hope very soon, seize this and report on herself.  Until then, thank you for all your support, prayers, and love.

Paige was a passenger in a car that overturned early in the morning of Sunday January 18th. She suffered serious injuries to her head and spine, including two skull fractures and seven fractured vertebrae, bruised lungs, and a broken collarbone and cheekbone.  She was taken to the best trauma unit in the area, where she has been receiving considerate care.  

Paige has been sedated to allow her to recover from the injuries and not struggle against the various invasive tubes, including five that were down her throat.  Late on Monday her team decided that she had recovered enough to breathe on her own, and they removed the breathing tubes.

On Tuesday, she spoke a few words.  She is in a lot of pain and needs help managing her discomfort.  Her clavicle may require surgery, but she cannot be operated on unless her brain injuries improve substantially.  

We have been grateful for the outpouring of support from friends and family and her extraordinary Kent community.   We know that she is buoyed by all the love and prayers and cards and flowers.  Please keep her in your thoughts.