Not much new on the home front! We did get Jess in the new sling today and it was very encouraging. We didn't get the one we thought we ordered that was in the picture but we decided to try this one anyway. We didn't put too much weight on Jess' feet as he hung upright from the ceiling lift. We encouraged him to try to move his legs. He tried so hard to move them and with a lot of work initiated a little forward movement. It was great to see that he could send those messages to his legs. I plan on getting him in it at least every other day, if not every day. It is quite an endeavor getting him into it but I think it will be very worthwhile. Who knows...he may teach me to dance yet!
Jess turns 21 on July 3rd. I can't believe how fast the years have gone. If you are in the neighborhood, please stop by and wish him a Happy Birthday!
This blog was created to replace the website http://jess.matey.1colony.com. We created this blog to keep friends and family updated on Jess' condition. Jess was the seat belted passenger in a car accident on June 17, 2004. He received a severe brain injury and is at home with his parents who love him and are waiting for a miracle. To leave comments click on the comments link at the bottom of the update, click on "other" if you don't have a google account and publish. We love to hear from you.
4 comments:
Happy birthday to Jess. Wow, 21!! Best to all. Rob
This is so inspiring! It never crossed my mind to hook him up into a sling like that! That is such a good idea! I know tons of people are praying, but now I'm praying HARD. You can feel free to email me any time.
love, Livi
Oh sorry, my email address is ovanleuven@cox.net
Hi Pam! I'm sorry, but I deleted your email address accidentally. Would you send it to me again?
love, Livi
ovanleuven@cox.net
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