Alex has had a busy summer (considering). In June Dane and his family along with the 5 SCHS Admin and Teacher and their families came over for a BBQ. It was so fun to meet their wives and families and just visit. Leslie and I know that there were a lot of people that played a crucial part in the boys survival and we were grateful to spend time with some of them.
Alex took 2 months off from PT and OT but he started back in July and is moving forward full force. He made a lot of improvement since his last visit (March) and thats due to his determination and will power to overcome this event that has struck his limbs. He will start with pool therapy this week, this will help strengthen his core and his arms. I cant wait for his talented therapist to work him out in the water.
Alex only goes into Spero Therapy every 8-14 days now. His nerve pain is getting less and less. When he gets a treatment the pain relief lasts longer than it use to.
In June Alex turned Eighteen. WOW!! Cant believe my baby is an adult :)
Remember the movie While you were sleeping? Well......... While Alex was "sleeping" in the hospital, for 2 months, his wisdom teeth popped out. He will have to have them removed next week. He is pretty stressed about it and I dont blame him. The doc he is going to is amazing and has such a calming presence that he was able to answer all of Alex's questions and get him scheduled for this procedure. Wish him luck!!!!!!!!!!
Dave and I took 2 of our boys camping this past weekend. Dane stayed with Alex one of the nights to help with anything he might need. Its great that the boys are still friends, still caring for each other.
Thanks for all the support - Kaleen aka Alex's mom
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Alex on Wednesday, Oct.6
Dane Thursday Oct 7th
Before Life Support was removed
Alex's Room
Thanks for all the love
That is really awesome to hear, Thank you for the update!1
ReplyDeleteThat was a great update!
ReplyDeleteDane - you are such an amazing young man to care for Alex the way that you do. It is my hope that you are feeling better and better as time marches on.
Alex - the removal of wisdom teeth "ain't nothin' but a thang" compared to what you've been through. The discomfort will be short-lived and making room in your mouth will protect that fantastic smile we've all come to know and love!
I, too, took time off from physical therapy, but I took too much time off and lost my momentum. I'm thrilled to hear you're going back - badder than ever! I was told that pool therapy is the best! I tried it while hospitalized in the warm therapy pool. (I could not tolerate the normal pool - it was too cold.) It was nice to feel weightless even for a 5'8" 112 lb. person! You're going to love it!
Thanks for the update!!