Just a couple little things about today...
In PT when Steve is being moved on or off his wheelchair (and to or from a machine, mat, etc. for therapy) it normally takes 2 therapists to help him with the transfer. Today it only required one person, since he was able to put his feet on the floor and help support himself during the transfers. A huge accomplishment!
In speech his therapist did a little testing (will do more tomorrow) and commented that they've not been able to find any areas where he has issues mentally. She explained to Steve that people with head injuries usually struggle with some things and wondered if he had noticed anything that was of concern to him. His answer was "no"!
His friend Steve visited today and we were talking about the price of gas. You should have seen our Steve's face when I told him it cost me $91 to fill up the van yesterday. Complete horror!
We talked about the fact that his skull is in his abdomen, and I told him that often they freeze things like that instead. He thought it was hilarious!
I asked him if he had any questions for me (thinking that he'd wonder things about his accident, etc.) and he wrote "how is work?" Such a normal conversation.
He said SO many words today. I would definitely remember today as the day he started talking. Not always easy to understand, but we could always figure it out.
All in all, a good day. :)
Love,
Linda
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"The day Steve started to talk." What wonderful words! This is so great to hear! I must say, I find myself not necessarily being surprised in Steve's progress, because we have such faith in him and his determination to recover. Rather, with each step to recovery he makes, I'm grateful for his determination, for the strength and determination of all of you and all the people following his progress, and to a God that is showing us that miracles really do happen. As I continue to pray for Steve's recovery, it feels so good to include more "thank you's" for the accomplishments he's made so far!! Keep it up, Steve!!! xxxooo's, Laury
"We grow great by dreams.
Some of us let these great dreams die.
Others nourish and protect them.
Nurse them through bad days till they flourish.
Bring them to the sunshine and light,
which comes always to those who sincerely hope that their dreams will come true"
Each of us has a dream and a wish for you Steve. Stay strong. We all stand in witness to events that border on remarkable. God's guiding hand has truly rested on your shoulder, but even more, you have defined for all of us what it means to be alive.
Wanted to share this with everyone. Malachi 3:3 says:
'He sits as a refiner and purifier of silver.'
This verse puzzled some women in a Bible study and they wondered what this statement meant about the character and nature of God.
One of the women offered to find out the process of refining silver and get back to the group at their next Bible Study.
That week, the woman called a silversmith and made an appointment to watch him at work. She didn't mention anything about the reason for her interest beyond her curiosity about the process of refining silver.
As she watched the silversmith, he held a piece of silver over the fire and let it heat up. He explained that in refining silver, one needed to hold the silver in the middle of the fire where the flames were hottest as to burn away all the impurities.
The woman thought about God holding us in such a hot spot; then she thought again about the verse that says:
'He sits as a refiner and purifier of silver.'
She asked the silversmith if it was true that he had to sit there in front of the fire the whole time the silver was being refined.
The man answered that yes, he not only had to sit there holding the silver, but he had to keep his eyes on the silver the entire time it was in the fire. If the silver was left a moment too long in the flames, it would be destroyed.
The woman was silent for a moment. Then she asked the silversmith, 'How do you know when the silver is fully refined?'
He smiled at her and answered,
'Oh, that's easy -- when I see my image in it.'
If today you are feeling the heat of the fire, remember that God has His eye on you and will keep watching you until He sees His image in you.
Pass this on right now. This very moment, someone needs to know that God is watching over them. And whatever they're going through, they'll be a better person in the end.
'Life is a coin. You can spend it anyway you wish, but you can only spend it once.
Karolyn
http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/media?id=6123573
The story of a Duke coma patient who was helped with a new form of physical therapy.
Kathryn
What an absolute thrill this must be to all of you. I know that all of us in the St. Aidan choir and our families have been sending our prayers your way. It's a long journey, but such a powerful one. God bless you all.
Jerry (of the basses)
Hello Percha family. This is Lyn, the student physical therapist that was working with Steve. I have been reading up on all of Steve's progress and it sounds like he is continuing to make great progress. I think about you guys all the time. Though the progress may not be as fast as you would like it to be, it's still great to know that he is making small strides each day. Please tell Steve I said hello. You are all in my prayers.
Lyn
Lyn, we think about you all the time, too, and always remember your beautiful smile! Steve loved working with you...you were always so positive and such a cheerleader for him. We feel that a miracle is happening at this hospital, and we thank you for your part in that. Best wishes to you, and please keep in touch!
Linda
I'm reading all this good news on Mother's Day and want to pass along some Laughter, one of the best medicines...an internet listening podcast from radio: google WOMC Detroit, select Purtans Podcasts, select 'more', scroll down to #44, select William Tell Overture Momisms by Rita, laugh and pass along.
Woo Hoo, Steve is talking, go Steve go! The best to you from Marie Carriere
Happy Mother's Day!! :)
~Ashley
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