Thursday, June 21, 2007

Update #28

The long, slow, grueling world of rehab has begun for Nick. What this means is that progress will most likely be in infant steps (yes, smaller than baby steps), and updates may be less often. But we'll certainly keep you in the loop!

He's in a private room now in the rehab wing at Children's. The team there is working with him on his trunk/torso and neck muscles, and they're seeing good, but slow progress.

He's definitely controlling his tongue more, even on command occasionally. He can turn his head on command, which is great. But he can't respond with Yes/No yet (like, move your head to the right if yes...).

More later…

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

Nick-

I hope you get better. I know that GOD is on your side and he is working through you. I know that you are going to fight this disease. My prayers are with you!
GET WELL SOON, Nick

-NICOLE

Michaael Melanese said...

nick thats great. i'm so glad I got to see on monday that really cheered me up and made me think that you are going to make it through this horible tragedy.
Michael Melanese

Jaime P. san diego said...

I keep thinking that what seems long to us (days, months, years...) is just a blink of an eye to God. Nick, you will be in our prayers unceasingly, no matter how long it takes. We will always be looking for the updates, no matter how infrequent, as you continue to progress in God's time.
--Jaime P.

Anonymous said...

Dang!!Keep up the great work!Today,before we left the last day of school,we took a moment of silence to pray for you.Now,we are just waiting for those prayers to be answered,and i know they will. :)

Anonymous said...

-Nick

I dont't know you personally, but i check on you everyday. God is with you, and he will never leave you Hebrews 13:5 Everybody's praying for you. I hope their is more good updates on you. GET WELL SOON, Nick!

-The Behnan Family

Anonymous said...

Nick,
God's hand is not always seen in our lives. But we can always trust His heart. Progress now may not be seen by human hands, only by God's eyes. We will continue to pray for you and your family and look for the updates on our answers to prayers.
Mrs. LaPlante

Anonymous said...

Nick,

You are a champion. Remember that for every breakdown there is a breakthrough. This is a tough period in your life, but Im sure you will recognize that life is precious and very valuable as you continue to recover. This recognition is what will bring you a beautiful heart. And heart is what helps us to be good people.

You are a hero to so many people. And know that you have touched the hearts of people you dont even know. That is powerful. Love Christopher, Cynthia, and Richard.

Anonymous said...

i'm glad you're doing great nick!! i know you were going to go through this and i know you'll progress slow but good.
see you when you come back!

Anonymous said...

Dear Sweet Nick,
You don't know me, I am Ambers grandma. I have you in my heart and have been praying if it is Gods will for a miracle. I am witnessing a miracle. God give you the strength and courage you need for your beautiful life and the hard road ahead of you. Never give up. Grandma Sandy

Anonymous said...

Nick,

There are people praying for you that you may never meet...and you've given us something positive to focus on!

You are doing a great job of healing! See yourself doing all the things you love to do. Dream BIG, keep the faith, thanks for being a great inspiration to me!

When I'm down, I remember G O D MAKES A WAY WHERE THERE IS NO WAY.

Hang in there! God Bless You!

Another Friend

Anonymous said...

hey bud,
wow everyone is so proud of you nick!!!!!! me and my family are still prayin!!! keep up the good work soldier!!! GET WELL SOON NICK!

Anonymous said...

Hi Nick,

You don't know us but we heard about you from your granpa. God be with you and may His healing hands touch you and give you complete healing. We continue to pray for you and your family. Keep fighting.
Don and Donna