Update #26

Nick is still progressing well – baby steps of improvement…

For instance, he’s moving his head back and forth quite a lot and he can move it on command! He is still tracking movement with his eyes but they’re not sure just how much or how clear he can see.

He’s sticking his tongue out even farther, and there is slight movement in his toes, although not on command.

The neurologist has been checking his reflex (ya know the hammer on the knee?) the last few weeks and Nick recently showed signs of reflex for the first time!

He’s being pushed around the ward in a wheelchair twice a day.

They have moved him out of the Intensive Care Unit to Intermediate Care. That’s caused a bit of stress, since the care isn’t quite as acute and it’s a whole new crew to get to know. The good thing is that they moved him because his vital signs have all stabilized! For instance, his body temperature and blood pressure are being regulated by his own body.

This week there will be a big meeting with Nicks’ whole medical team (critical care doctors, neurologist, social worker, rehab folks, etc.).

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Thanks to so many helping with child care, house cleaning, meals, and more! And Dwight REALLY thanks the anonymous person who mowed his lawn today!

It would also be nice to have a constant stream of gift cards to them for food and gas. I’ve listed the ones needed below. Please either take them or mail them to the church:

Community Covenant Church
ATTN: Brinkerhoffs
1835 Granite Hills Dr
El Cajon CA 92019
(619) 447-2675

Here are the main places they go:

FOR FOOD:

Costco

Vons/Safeway (not Albertsons)

Whole Foods (only available in stores)

FOR GAS:

Arco

7/11 (gas): You can buy a Convenience Card at a store and put any amount on it