luv2bfishin
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Hi, Grandapa here!
First off, I'd like to thank all the people who have sent well wishes and prayers for Joel's recovery!!! THANK YOU ALL......so much!!
I also know, due to the hundreds of responses, and the fact that almost 9000 people have read this blog.......that ALOT of kids won't ever have to suffer this tragic injury!!
Joel's halo was removed saturday , and a custom fit plastic collar put on. Boy...you never seen a happier kid!!! He's raring to go. He's sitting up ALL the time, walking constantly with his therapists...up and down the halls, for a couple hours a day!!
he still has a few slight problems. His arms are still responding slowly, with limited movement. That was due to the shoulder injuries from the harness (brachial plexus injury). also, new developement with his lung / diaphragm. Seems a particular nerve (phenolic nerve) that comes out of the neck and goes to the diaphragm isn't working 100%. Your diaphragm helps your lungs to inhale and exhale, and if it doesn't work, it can lead to collapsed lung and/or pneumonia. But, he's doing okay. We're focusing on "blowing" excercises. I went out and bought all kinds of blowing things, like bubbles, horns, party favors (roll-out things when you blow them), pinwheels. He'll get through it, I'm sure.
So, I've attached a photo of Joel without the halo. Enjoy, and thank you all. The prayers have paid off!!
Oh, one more thing. I am very, very close to putting out a video regarding RF vs FF .....keep an eye out.
First off, I'd like to thank all the people who have sent well wishes and prayers for Joel's recovery!!! THANK YOU ALL......so much!!
I also know, due to the hundreds of responses, and the fact that almost 9000 people have read this blog.......that ALOT of kids won't ever have to suffer this tragic injury!!
Joel's halo was removed saturday , and a custom fit plastic collar put on. Boy...you never seen a happier kid!!! He's raring to go. He's sitting up ALL the time, walking constantly with his therapists...up and down the halls, for a couple hours a day!!
he still has a few slight problems. His arms are still responding slowly, with limited movement. That was due to the shoulder injuries from the harness (brachial plexus injury). also, new developement with his lung / diaphragm. Seems a particular nerve (phenolic nerve) that comes out of the neck and goes to the diaphragm isn't working 100%. Your diaphragm helps your lungs to inhale and exhale, and if it doesn't work, it can lead to collapsed lung and/or pneumonia. But, he's doing okay. We're focusing on "blowing" excercises. I went out and bought all kinds of blowing things, like bubbles, horns, party favors (roll-out things when you blow them), pinwheels. He'll get through it, I'm sure.
So, I've attached a photo of Joel without the halo. Enjoy, and thank you all. The prayers have paid off!!
Oh, one more thing. I am very, very close to putting out a video regarding RF vs FF .....keep an eye out.