Reading: Mistaken Identity, by Mark Tabb (pgs. 101-152)

I found a great deal of drama in the next section of my reading of Mistaken Identity, by Mark Tabb.  In chapter ten, Tabb describes more steps in Laura's recovery from the automobile accident.  She made many breakthrough advances in her recover.  For example, she began to gain more movement in her body.  However, the recovery stage included short comings and struggles along the way.  She had issues at time if the doctor pushed her too hard in the recovery stage.  Every step in the recovery had to be carefully monitored.  Despite the struggles, Laura seemed to be on a clear path to a full recovery from her accident.

In chapter eleven, Tabb details the Cerak's funeral procession for Whitney.  They describe the ceremony as surprisingly positive.  They reflect on all of the good God worked with in Whitney's life.  They detail being assured that Whitney is in the best possible place, in heaven with God.  The Cereks seem to show an unshakable faith and confidence in Whitney's life accomplishments.  They truly seem to be moving past the sorrow of Whitney's death.  The Cereks knew Whitney's life on earth was over, but her life in heaven was just beginning.

In chapter twelve, Tabb describes more of the conclusion of Laura's treatment.  She finally is able to speak.  She repeats the word, "Hi," often in her final stage of recovery.  She is able to speak to her family.  The Van Ryns are ecstatic that Laura is into the clear with her recovery.  She seems to be able to be a completely normal person now after the accident.  The long road to recovery appears to be ending soon.  The family details at the end of the chapter how happy they are that Laura returning to her home.

In chapter thirteen, the author describes some final closure for the Cerak family.  They visit Taylor and talk to a minister about Whitney's life.  The minister seems to agree with the family on many aspects of Whitney's life.  Overall, the Cerak's feel even more at ease after visiting Taylor.  They finally feel that they have complete closure on Whitney's death.  They know in their hearts that they can move on and know that Whitney is indeed with the Lord.

After reading this section of Tabb's book, I felt great pity for both families.  The reason I felt sorry for the families is because I know the rest of the story as it was revealed in the introduction.  The two girls had their identities swapped.  Therefore, all of the emotions seem to be false emotions coming from the two families.  They truly believe that the doctors are correct in the identities.  As a result, I feel sorrow for them because they will be thrown for an emotional loop when they find out the true identities of the girls.  I always do not like being fooled, especially if the joke pulls on my emotional strings.  Any false situation that tugs on my emotions would probably be my least favorite situations.  I look forward to finding more relate able situations in the next sections of this book.