Sad Looks

I didn't see this article until today.  I looked through the pictures on the left and am shocked at how sad we all look.  Of course I know we were sad, but to look at these 8 months later, WOW! I'm shocked!   In the back ground of one of them you can see my mom and dear friend Sherri.  The one of Dave and I looking at each other, just reconfirms his love and concern he has for me and for Alex.  Little did we know then how Alex & Dave's bond would be strengthened over the next 8 months.  Dave took care of Alex 24/7 after he was released from the Hospital December 1, 2010.  So glad that Alex has become more self reliant and has learned to adapt to his new situation.  Dave started a "temp" job 2 weeks ago so he's gone all day now.  Alex's brothers help him with his food prep and I come home at lunch to "check in".  Im usually not needed which is a good feeling :)
Kaleen - aka Alex's mom

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/home/50426861-76/zdunich-broderick-lambson-dane.html.csp

Dixie State College

Alex spent yesterday at DSC for New Student Orientation.  It was fun to see him interacting and moving forward with life.  His fingers/hands continue to improve. He doesn't have full use of them yet, but he can move almost every finger now.  Last night Dane was over and he was saying to Alex "remember in the hospital when you could just barley move your pinkie". 

Spectrum Article

Graduation

Alex only got to attend 6 weeks of his Senior year, I feel so bad that he missed all the social aspects of that year.  Glad that he prepared so well 9th-11th Grades with his academics so that he only had 3 credits to finish.  One of his final credits was PE so the School District accepted his PT and OT hours along with 15 PE packets.  He finished up Government/English with some papers, reports and packets then his Art Credit.  While he worked on his Art Credit he found a new interest, Movie Making & Special Effects.  He and his brothers and friends have been making movies, then Alex has created some amazing special effects.  All in all, Alex is having fun and enjoy life.

Mr Hurt, Officer Brown, Alex, Mr Brooks, Mr Gali

Proud Momma

Grandpa, Alex & Grandma

Alex will WALK today at his High School Graduation

Alex was awarded the Eagle Warrior Debate Award for 2010-2011

In just a few hours Alex and over 300 other Snow Canyon High School students will walk across the stage as the Class of 2011.  Congrats to all of them,

Honoring

The past few weeks the boys have been able to attend events in honor of those that have helped them on their journey towards recovery.  Tuesday Officer T. Brown received an award from the St. George Police Department for his efforts on October 5, 2010.  Officer Brown is SCHS's Officer and was one of the first responders that frightful day in October.  I was so touched to be at the awards night and thank him and the STGPD for inviting us.  To all the officers that received awards, Thank you for your service.  To you "its your job", to us, that you served, its our lives.  We met a few other people that had also had their lives saved by an Officer, I loved hearing their stories.  We live in a great community.

Other News feeds about the Boys

Howard Stern - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Es6R4XqFqg     (thanks luvbeers)

New 8 NV http://www.8newsnow.com/story/14621028/survivors-of-accidents-thank-umc

Its been a great week.  Alex and Dane and families traveled to Vegas to attend a UMC Suvivors Lunch.  It was a great event put on by great people at a great hospital.

Reminds us once again how lucky we are!!  Kaleen aka Alex's mom