We just got Jess out of the pool! Kelsey came to Boise and she and the recreational therapist floated Jess around in the pool. It was so great to see him relax and be able to move his arms and legs freely. After a warm shower and a lotion massage he is sound asleep.
I mentioned in my last message that we will be leaving the Elk's next week. We have decided to bring Jess home. Chris and I have been in intensive training to be able to take care of his needs while he is home. He will be reevaluated at the end of September or sooner if he wakes up to see if he can return to the Elk's. Jess still has many challenges. He cannot hold his head up, sit alone, talk, eat or move his arms and legs in purposeful movements. He is a #4 out of 8 on the Rancho Los Amigos Scale http://www.waiting.com/rancholosamigos.html. We know how everyone would love to visit Jess at home but the professionals here at the Elk's have advised us that we need to try to maintain a peaceful quiet environment when we arrive home. The move will be traumatic for him. I will still try to update this website daily and please send emails to my personal account pmatey@cox-internet.com if you have questions. If he starts to respond and recognize friends and family we know he would love to see all of his wonderful friends. I will let you know. We are so blessed to have so many people that care about our Jess and that are so willing to help. We are surrounded by love and will forever be grateful.
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