From Lisa, Nick’s mom:
First, thank you for being patient with the lag in updates.
Second, thank you for your support in all forms. Some of the blessings have come in the form of a guy at my brother’s work who sent us a check (and we have never met), Jamba Cards and Yogurt Mill certificates (my kid’s favorite treats), cash that was given to us without the family knowing exactly why they were led to (it was the perfect amount for our consultation with the hyperbaric specialist), the beautiful bathroom that was completed 3 weeks ago, to the staff at Literacy First (Nicks’ school) and his friends who love and support him (they are so cool!), cards, emails and texts messages to each member of the family, our van payment taken care of till Feb. (anonymous servants!), seeing an old friend at the grocery store or a new friend at church telling me how they continue to pray (I have no doubt that these prayers have been the reason some mornings that I was able to get my bones out of bed), and having men and women come talk to me with tears in their eyes and boldly share how through our experience the Holy Spirit has strengthened their faith.
I am thankful that each act of kindness humbles me - I don't ever want to be at a point in my life that I am not WOWed and speechless by such love!
"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
Nick completed all of his school testing and they have come up with a workable plan. Starting Nov. 5th he will be at school all day, but will go to the first 4 classes and then in the afternoon he will do his speech, occupational therapy and resource (which is extra help in class work) - this is all through the school district. The medical side will see him after school which is physical therapy, occupational and speech. This is through the
Nick uses his walker around the house. And he can now stand for 3 minutes unassisted. His goal is to walk with a cane at his 8th grade graduation this year. He thinks he wants a companion bird so he has been doing the research to convince us that this is a good idea. He will be getting a sport wheel chair in December and is looking at adaptive sports. He goes to youth group and the movies with friends.
Nicholas is looking forward in hope for a complete recovery, but living today in faith.
"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." Hebrews 10:23
2 comments:
We continue to watch Nick's site and read the updates. You will never know how many and in what ways you have affected and touched people as you share your journey to a "new kind of normal." As always, you are in our prayers. Jaime P.
Nick,
You are a courageous and faithful young man. I keep you in my prayers. As they say at USC "Fight On!"
Laura Harrie
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