More Progress

Luke had a good day today.  He continues to show great improvements each day and certainly from one week to the next.  His therapists are excited by his progress and some are actually trying to think of some things for him to do that will be a challenge.  He is really making great strides and is quick to pick things up.  He has adapted incredibly well to wearing the halo.  Again, remember it weighs about 8 pounds, sticks out a good ways from his head, and he cannot rotate his head in any direction.   He sits up, stands up, climbs into bed, eats, gets dressed and ready in the morning, and walks (either with a walker or holding our hand) all this pretty much on his own.  We, of course, are always close for assistance if he needs it, but I am amazed how strong he is becoming.   During PT he is shooting hoops, squatting to get bean bags off low stools, climbing stairs, and riding a three-wheel bike they have here.  They try to make him shoot equally with both hands, but he doesn’t want to because it messes up his perfect form.  And the other night while in his wheel chair he started dribbling a basketball given to him for his birthday.  He’s still got the touch… I love it!  Today in speech, his therapist was again amazed at how much better his memory has gotten over the past week.   These are just a few highlites of the last couple days.

 Once a week Ben and I have a meeting with all the therapists and doctors, they call it a Family Meeting.  During this time, we talk openly about Luke’s progress and goals for him.  We met yesterday at 3:00, and discussed last weeks goals all of which he surpassed and so they came up with some new ones.  I am so happy to say that today he pretty much reached the new set of goals as well.  GO LUKE!  So some great news, we will most likely be bringing Luke home this week sometime.  He is so ready and we are too!  The plan as of now is for Luke to continue some therapy at KCRC as an outpatient a few times a week.  We don’t know how long he will need all the different therapies, and some will not be necessary even next week , but Luke will answer that question as he continues to progress.

Some prayer requests would be:  ~For his vision to continue to heal and improve

~For physical strength and stamina

~Continued improvements for his short-term memory and new learning concepts

~Complete healing of his C-Spine – MRI date is August 28th, halo will come off if it is healed.  If not then 4 more weeks or a possible Fusion (the original surgery he was supposed to have)

~A smooth transition and patience for Luke as he gets back into his normal life

Thank you all so much for standing and fighting for Luke!  We went to church Sunday for the first time since the accident and were overwhelmed by the support of everyone.  God has performed miracle after miracle in Luke’s life – even from the womb when his heart problem was first discovered, and Luke went on to lead an extremely active life with no limitations – and again he was under attack  through this terrible accident. But God has shown himself to be powerful and unshakable!  All of you have joined with us in prayer and have been fired up over the healing, mighty power of God.

~Lindsey