Today marks my 38th birthday. Thankfully, my doctors have granted me a pass this evening to leave the hospital to properly celebrate at a nice dinner with my family. My original goals were to be home to celebrate or even to be weened off the painkillers so that I could Read more…
Great news! My team of doctors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, a social worker, and my nurses met yesterday to discuss my progress. They talked about how amazed they are at my condition based on what I’ve been through. They talked about how far I’ve come in just Read more…
I am praising God for answered prayer this morning. There are signs of life in my damaged nerve that controls bladder function. Just when I was clinging to the tiniest bit of hope that there would be at least some feeling return, I am overwhelmed by how much renewed sensation Read more…
I am very thankful for all of the cards, drawings, gifts, flowers, etc. delivered during my stay in the hospital and here in rehab. I’m especially thankful for the bag of contraband cookies and snacks that were snuck in for me yesterday (thanks mom and Jennifer). Beautiful flower arrangement from Read more…
Yesterday was my first day of rehab here at RIO. It is a much different environment from the hospital. There are many people with spine injuries far worse than mine here. I got a bunch of assessments done and have had a few different therapy sessions already. I have quickly Read more…