April 19, 2006

We have had a rough couple of weeks. Chris was down in bed with a virus for a couple of weeks. He tried to stay away from all of us and especially Jess so it wouldn't go through the family. He is feeling much better today so he took the night shift last night with Jess and is spending the day with him in therapies. Amanda is home sick too. I sure miss everyone when they can't help me with Jess. Luckily my shoulder is doing much better and I am so thankful for the ceiling lift.

Jess has been very quiet since we came home from Atlanta. He seems to be contemplating what is going on around him. I was worried that he was also coming down with something but so far he has not had a temperature or any signs of a cold. It is hard to know what is going on since he can't tell me. I can't tell you how much I wish he could communicate his wants and needs. It must be so frustrating for him. We are still only seeing minimal movement but he tries so hard. He has been making a lot of sounds especially during the night which is positive.

We had a school meeting and it was agreed that he should continue to attend as long as he can. It is a good way for him to interact socially with kids close to his age and the stimulation and energy of high school may trigger a response. I still struggle with a lack of speech therapists in our area. We will not have any speech therapy for the month of June. Of all the therapies, I feel that is the most important for Jess' recovery.

I know everyone wonders how long we can continue on this path. All I can say is, "as long as it takes". Our family and friends worry about our health and well being but we just don't see any other choice but to continue holding on to a positive outcome. There are no areas of our lives that haven't been affected by this accident to Jess. I try not to elaborate on the struggles we go through because it just doesn't help the situation. For today, we are managing and that is all that matters. Just keep sending those prayers...someone has to be listening!