I am so sorry I have not updated Jess' website for 7 days. My dad (who lives with us) had to be taken to the hospital in the middle of the night by ambulance 3 days ago. They are running tests to see what is wrong. I have been busy taking my mom back and forth to the hospital, visiting dad, working and helping Chris with Jess.
Jess is doing well. We are seeing a lot of purposeful movements and his eyes seem to follow us. I feel he is looking around with curious eyes. When I came home today, John was working with him on the floor. He was moving his arms and legs with John's help. He looked up at me and we both felt Jess gave me a faint smile. It made me cry. His neck muscles are getting stronger, too. We can't wait for him to sit up alone.
Jess had a few special friends visit last weekend. I know there are some of Jess' friends that would like to visit but may be hesitant to see him in the condition he is in. As a very good friend of mine said to me, "Jess is so much better than he was 6 months ago when his fragile breath was dependent on hospital support....he is ever so slowly coming back to be whoever he will be in the future. Your beautiful son is growing in his way, on his path each day and the gift that he is giving you, is for you to hold to the Truth of who you are and who Jess really is...regardless of appearances."
I hope you all know that we understand. It is hard to see Jess in his wheel chair and not out on the court shooting his basketball. We can't and won't give up knowing that he will get better. If you would just like to call so Jess could hear a familiar voice or if you decide you do want to come by...please let us know. We are not sure what may stimulate him or bring him back. As the speech therapist said, "Let him smell the boy's locker room...that will wake him up". Keep the positive thoughts coming...we need all we can get!
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