He’s getting strength faster in his legs than in his arms. So they’ve been getting him in a walker to learn how to stand and walk again.
But his arms are also gaining strength. They’ve put him in a manual wheelchair and he can wheel himself down the length of one hallway before he gets too tired. Plus he’s feeding himself more and more!
He still has to eat soft food because his throat and mouth muscles aren’t fully functional yet. But he did get his pizza the other day!
Nick gives a thumbs up after his pizza!
Dwight and Lisa have noticed that his hearing and sight is more acute. He did great at a cognitive test and will be taking a grade-level test this week to see how much he’s retained.
Of course they’re back on the rotating schedule of someone with Nick at all times, so that brings its own set of stresses and such.
Last week Lisa told me that Nick wanted to see the Atkinsons. So we went in Thursday late afternoon. It was SO cool to see him. (The last time we saw him was just after they moved him to rehab from the hospital.) He’s come SO far! He was talking and laughing with us. It takes some work to understand him, but it was great to hear his voice.
The coolest part – and the fact which shows that Nick really is in there – is that he can still differentiate our twin boys, Jeremy and Joshua. (He’s one of the few people who can.) He still knew which was which. Just blew us away!
There’s a group of business people in East County of San Diego called the El Cajon Posse. They help out families with needs, and they’ve been awesome with the Brinkerhoffs! They’re putting air conditioning in the house, they donated money (along with other folks) toward the wheelchair van, and they’ll be putting ramps and wider doors in the house. (Of course, we hope those are ultimately unnecessary!)
And you can still help the family! Gift cards, gift cards, gift cards! Please either take them or mail them to the church:
ATTN: Brinkerhoffs
(619) 447-2675
FOR FOOD:
Whole Foods (only available in stores)
FOR GAS:
7/11 (gas): You can buy a Convenience Card at a store and put any amount on it
13 comments:
I watch for your updates everyday and it is very exciting to see how far our Lord has allowed Nick to come. He is a miracle. I know that he will come all the way to the new Nick stronger and brighter than ever. I will continue to pray for him along with the family. I know how hard this can be on everyone. Mother, father, sister and brothers. Keep going and God will carry you through. Keep up the GREAT JOB Nick!! Can;t wait to see ya in school again. Your music teacher, Mrs. Mirta
OMG!!that is sooo awesome!I am so glad you keep on getting better and better by each update i read!It is such a blessing of what God has done to you!I will keep on praying for you.Hope to see you back in school!I'm sure everyone would!! :)
I got to see Nick today and it was soo amazing! I haven't gotten to see him since he has been out of coma. We played Uno, watched Herbie, read the sports section of the newspaper, took a walk and played with silly putty. He really is going through a fantastic recovery. The power of God is evident every time Nick speaks or moves a muscle.
-Brianna
Nick,
You have come so far! It is awesome, truly, to see the hand of God working throughout your body.
We have been out of town for a few weeks, so it has been great to get all this good news at once!
We are continuing to pray for God's miracles in your body and for your entire family to feel the "peace that passes understanding" that comes from Him.
Praise God! Mrs. LaPlante
Nick,
I too look forward to reading the updates about you and your awesome recovery. You are truely in the hands of God. Always in my prayers,
Laura Harrie
Nick thats awesome i cant wait to comw visit you again.
God Bless you
Nick,
I am so proud of you and your progress! You are a true CHAMPION!!! I really want to see you!
(Lisa, please call me to make arrangements... I don't have your number but I'm anxious to see him! Let me know if you need someone to hang out with him at all as well!)
All my love,
Mrs. Freund
Good job nick, it was great to hear you talking again when i saw you on friday. can't wait to see you,
your friend, Zach
Nick you are truly amazing.
You are a reall champion.
I am still praying for you.
God bless you.
HI NICK, IT'S GENEVIEVE REICHELT . HOW ARE YOU? WELL TO YOU THE TRUTH,I HAVE BEEN PRAYING FOR YOU. I HOPE YOU CAN COME BACK TO SCHOOL THIS YEAR. WELL GOT TO GO BYE!!!!! YOUR FRIEND GENEVIEVE REICHELT.
Hey Nick,
I can't always check the blogs and all, but when i do, I'm soooo amazed. It's great how God's totally showing His hand through your life with this quick healing. :) Anyway, I'm praying for you whenever I remember to, which is very frequent! lol.
~Rebekah La Plante.
dear nick i am happy to hear that your better every update makes me happier and happpierrr.GET WELL SOON. hope you can come back to school.im praying for oyu and you are in my familys prayers the schools and mine i love youu
your freind
-ASHLEY YACOUB
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