Dwight and Lisa met with Nick's medical team yesterday. Overall they are very encouraged with his subtle progress. He's definitely not in a coma anymore, so they're starting to get a better read on his abilities.
Nick is definitely awake and can track the movement in the room. At times it seems like he's trying to speak, but can't. But his tongue does have more movement. He can also move his arms, but it doesn't seem like he can control them - like he can't reach out and grab something.
One of the most important steps in the rehab process is getting Nick back on a regulated sleep schedule. They basically have to retrain his body to sleep correctly again. (As with any part of life, sleep is so important to our health.) So yesterday they started him on a Melatonin program, which they hope will normalize his sleep cycle.
He definitely seems to be gaining more movement and control over time - but it's very slight. (Remember, this is the Tortoise version of the race, not the Hare!) It's going to be a very long road to recovery.
The doctors will not guess how this will turn out, because (and they admit this) they just don't know. There are so many factors involved that they cannot predict.
What we do know is that between the doctors, his angels, and the great cloud of witnesses, he has the best care in the universe.
12 comments:
keep fighting. i'm glad to hear you aren't in the coma anymore and i pray for you every day.
~Zach
Thank godness!!you are out of that coma!!that's like,the best news ever!!
Nick:
We knew you had it in you to fight. Keep fighting and we are going to still keep praying. We will all be here when you totally come back to us.
Your music teacher at Literacy First Charter School
Mrs. Mirta
Nick!
Praise God! You are in the best hands and keep pulling yourself through. It is wonderful to hear that you are out of your coma. A long road awaits; but we are all lined up along that road to pray, encourage, cry, and shout for joy as you continue to heal.
We are praying as the Bible says, "The prayers of a righteous man avails much."
Mrs. LaPlante from LFCS!
Dear Nick and family,
In the rehab unit, did you say? And not even in the "typical state" that would indicate to the medical team that it's really time to move on to that next step? God never ceases to amaze us! Isaiah 55:8 reminds us that God is not limited by human knowledge or expertise..."My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts, says the Lord. And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine." We see "subtle progress", God sees His finished work. We can believe His faithful promise, in Romans 8:28,..."that God causes everything to work together for (Nick's) good". Is it too hard for God to restore Nick's speech? In the 4th chapter of Exodus, Moses had been complaining to God because he was "tongue-tied". Verse 11 reveals God's perfect response..."Who makes a persons mouth? Who decides whether people speak or do not speak?...Is it not I, the Lord?" Would it be too difficult for God to coordinate Nick's arm movements, so that he could once again embrace his parents, his brothers, his sister, his friends?; when it was God Himself who "made all the delicate, inner parts of (Nick's) body, and knit him together in his mother's womb"? (Psalm 139:13).
No, the doctors cannot predict Nick's outcome. But we can raise our banner of faith in God's Word, as Nick's precious security. Together, let us pray..." that from God's glorious, unlimited resources, He will empower (Nicholas) with inner strength through His Spirit(Ephesians 3:16)..."That he may experience the love of Christ," in such a way as to be "made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. All glory be to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within (Nick), to accomplish infinitely more than we could ask or think!"(Ephesians 3:19,20)
PS: Lord, Nick also needs to sleep, so we claim this promise for him from Psalm 4:8- From now on, "In peace (Nicholas) will lie down and sleep, for You alone, O Lord, will keep him safe."
Believing with you,
Charla Marbut
Fellowship of the Metroplex Church
Arlington, Texas
Hey sweetie!!
I'm so glad to hear how wonderful you are doing! It makes my heart dance to hear how you just keep getting better and better!
Hugs!!
Mrs. Freund
Hey Nick,
Keep fighting! I am glad you are out of the coma! Can't wait to see you! Hope you come back next year!
Nick,
We can't wait to see you back in action. Math class hasn't been the same without you.
Many prayers,
-Mr. McIntyre
http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=47581
nick and Family,
I dont personally know your family but i know someone that does know you my little brother goes to LFCS and My whole family have been praying for you and are soo happy that you have pulled your self out of the coma.
The Russell Family
Keep getting better Nick. We are praying for you everyday. Richard, Cynthia, Christopher.
Im so happy your out of a coma, GOD HAS BEEN ANSWERED ALL MY FAMILYS PRAYERS. everyone is so proud of you for fighting even when the battle was tough!!!!!! just know that you in my familys thought and prayers. keep it up soldier.
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