Big Developments!
DJ is going HOME on Thursday!!!!! He has done really well in his rehabilitation and has surpassed expectations...it was first thought that he would be going home in March. However, Since his determination and hard persistence, he will be going home to Vernon this week. He is ecstatic! Of course, I will not be seeing him as much , since I live 45 minutes from him, But I'll keep in-touch on his continuing progress by phone or visits on the weekend.
He is now able to get around really well on his wheelchair, stand alone, and use crutches too. Although, he will continue therapy in Chipley for a while, as he is not back to "normal" yet.
We are very thankful to all our friends and family who have continually held him up in prayer. I will not be posting as much since his recovery has progressed. I will post every once-n-a-while. Just to keep ya'll in the "know". Because, you know, he hasn't walked yet without the crutches or returned back to work either. So I will let you know when the "big" stuff occurs.
I want to sincerely thank all of you for everything! THANKS.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
February 3rd
I realized today that I haven't posted an update in about a week or so....
I have been seeing DJ just about every day lately. I have been bringing him lunch (home cooking), he really doesn't like any of the food they provide and he can't afford to skip any meals.
His rehabilitation has been progressing really well. In the last few days he has:
continued in upper body strength training
begun multiple leg stretch sequences
stood up with the assistance of crutches (his muscles are still too weak to hold him up on their own)
"walked " (with the assistance of some contraption I can pronounce, much less spell)
even "climbed" a couple of stairs (again with the assistance of a strange contraption)
DJ was talking to me at lunch today and said that one of his physical therapist was out for 3 days... when she returned she was astounded at his improvement in such a short time. He is really making a lot of effort and working really hard to get back to "normal". He is really excited about his progress. He continues to excel daily and is making strides in his recovery. He knows this is due to all of the prayers going up for him and he is very thankful for this. He wanted me to tell ya'll that he is extremely thankful every day for all of your prayers. He knows that this is the reason for his improvements daily.
DJ is hoping to continue at this same level and return home in March. Of course this all depends on his daily therapy and counting on no setbacks. But I believe that he can do this... of course, he would still be on crutches for a while with continued therapy for some time.
Over all he has improved greatly, seeing where he started out a few short weeks ago. Please continue to pray for improvement and the physical and mental strength that is needed for healing.
THANK YOU!
I have been seeing DJ just about every day lately. I have been bringing him lunch (home cooking), he really doesn't like any of the food they provide and he can't afford to skip any meals.
His rehabilitation has been progressing really well. In the last few days he has:
continued in upper body strength training
begun multiple leg stretch sequences
stood up with the assistance of crutches (his muscles are still too weak to hold him up on their own)
"walked " (with the assistance of some contraption I can pronounce, much less spell)
even "climbed" a couple of stairs (again with the assistance of a strange contraption)
DJ was talking to me at lunch today and said that one of his physical therapist was out for 3 days... when she returned she was astounded at his improvement in such a short time. He is really making a lot of effort and working really hard to get back to "normal". He is really excited about his progress. He continues to excel daily and is making strides in his recovery. He knows this is due to all of the prayers going up for him and he is very thankful for this. He wanted me to tell ya'll that he is extremely thankful every day for all of your prayers. He knows that this is the reason for his improvements daily.
DJ is hoping to continue at this same level and return home in March. Of course this all depends on his daily therapy and counting on no setbacks. But I believe that he can do this... of course, he would still be on crutches for a while with continued therapy for some time.
Over all he has improved greatly, seeing where he started out a few short weeks ago. Please continue to pray for improvement and the physical and mental strength that is needed for healing.
THANK YOU!
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