Monday, July 5, 2010

Well, Here Goes!


This is something I should've done a looong time ago! I have thought about it thousands of times, but could never bring myself to actually start typing. But, as the cliche goes...better late than never...right? So, here goes my first blog! It has been 15 months since Greg's accident. Waaaaay too long! It has been the toughest 15 months of my life. But, I do know that the Lord has completely healed Greg! Greg has now been at Casa Colina for a week! The picture above shows us on the way to Casa Colina. He is so ready for the intense therapy that they provide. I love that they have such high expectations for him there. They don't take excuses. They are working on getting him to stand, walk, eat, and use the toilet. Last week I got to be with him during physical therapy a couple of days. He did so well and I could really see him working hard! They put him in a standing frame, which is basically a chair that cranks up to standing position. They also put him on a machine that is like a walker. They strapped him in and had him put one foot in front of the other. He walked about 25 feet two days in a row! The last machine I've seen him on is called NuStep. It's sort of like a bike, but he has to move all four limbs. As soon as the therapist put him in the seat, Greg just started going with it! She didn't even have to tell him exactly what to do. He was so proud of himself! He had a HUGE smile and said, "Yay me!" Another thing I loved that I saw with the therapists is that they are so encouraging. They kept telling him that he's doing a good job. He really responds to that. Greg just kept saying "Yay me!" I think he's realizing that he can do these things! Today was a little different story in therapy. His physical therapist is gone until Thurs, so her assistant (whom Greg had not met until today) worked with him. He first tried to get Greg to walk with the walker, but Greg just kept sitting down. So, then he put Greg in the standing frame. Greg was not able to stand in it as long as he did last week because he was feeling pain in his back and his legs. I'm thinking that he is just sore from actually using his muscles more. He's been having good "workouts" and those muscles are getting a lot more use than they have in awhile. Greg's dad shaved him today, so he is all nice and clean cut again! It was great because Greg didn't resist (he used too!!!!), he just lifted his chin and let his dad shave. He just told his dad not to cut him! Right now I am focusing on praying that Greg will begin to eat. Greg has come a long way from where he was a year ago, but God is not done yet. Greg will be 110% whole!!

I also wanted to use this blog as an update on Ellie. She is 11 months old now and walking all over! She has discovered her independence! I am planning her first birthday party. It is amazing to me that in less than 4 weeks, she's going to be a year old! The baby stage goes by way too quickly. She is so much fun and she has brought so much joy to my life! Greg just loves her too!

I need help with a title for my blog! I'm not very creative with my words, so if you can help with that, please let me know!

Well that's it...until next time! (Now let's see how long it takes for me to write again!)

8 comments:

  1. Your title " Greg Loves Carrie "

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  2. Thank you Carrie for this blog. It will keep everyone up to date on Greg's progress. Yay Greg!

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  3. I love following blogs! I am not that great at keeping mine updated . . . So glad to hear all that the staff is so great and that Greg is adjusting so well.
    Becky

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  4. FAITH is a Wonderful gift!! You and your family are a BEAUTIFUL example of this! I wish you all many more blessings to come! Yes Greg will be 11o% whole!:) Marisa Figueroa Hadge

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  5. Awesome Carrie!!! I am so happy that he is excited for the therapy and realizes how important it is. I bet the other day he was just tired. His muscles have atrophied so much that I'm sure it was just that they hurt and were tired and maybe not knowing the assistant was part of it too. I can't wait to see the progress he is making.

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  6. This is great Carrie, I am sure everyone can appreciate you taking the time to post this information... glad to hear that things are progressing and little Ellie is just adorable, my best to you in your family, in my thoughts always..
    Yolanda

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  7. Yay Greg!!!!! What great progress he's making, I knew he could do it! He's so lucky to have you by his side Carrie! Thanks for sharing with us!
    Tiff

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  8. Thanks so much for sharing with us! I love to read about Greg's progress and look at Ellie's pictures. You are all continually in my prayers and I know that God is hearing and answering all the many prayers being sent up by all your family and friends. I miss you all and hope to see you soon!

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