Saturday, August 30, 2008

Day 55.... Sorry I have not written in a few days. Sometimese we all need to step back and evaluate and collect ourself. Well it was hard to try to take in the MRI report that did not necessarily give us good news. But as Ty would have it, he continues to denie medicine. This week in therapy he had some VERY good days. He was arching his back and moving his head and body some more. When the therapist bent his knees up he held them there for a while. The speech therapist set him up with a censor that allows him to communicate. I haven't been up to see how it works exactly so this may not be 100% accurate. But he activates a computer, they tried with his thumbs but his small motor dexterity is quite there yet so they set it up to be triggered by using his knees, and this is working so far. The computer quietly reads him 20 different responses and he choses the response that he wants and then the computer says it loud for the people to hear. He has been able to do this and is responding appropriately to the questions. The responses do need to be somewhat limited because he has to listen to the responses until he hears the one he wants. This is very exciting. As everyone heads out to the Fair, if you see Kara or Bob, or Tracy Keber and want to record a message for Ty on their recorder just let them know. Kara is going to take it to Ty and play it for him. Now we still don't know if and how well he can see but we do know he can hear and understands what is said to him. So Keep those AWESOME prayers and wonderful words of encouragement coming, it is so needed and APPRECIATED! THANK YOU!!! and God Bless everyone who is going through this with us, we couldn't make it without each and everyone of you!!!

2 comments:

mike, christy, alyssa, jacob &elijah wortman said...

Way to go Tyler! You have beat so many odds since this whole ordeal has started...keep it going! You still have a long ways to go but you are on the the right road. Don't worry our thoughts and prayers continue for you and your family. We miss you at the fair but know you are where you need to be to keep going forward with your recovery.

Boroff's said...

We miss you at the fair this year but look forward to having your contagious smile and energy back next year. All year long we anticipate our favorite things of the fair like elephant ears, and playing cards at Maw & Paw's during the races. Next year we look forward to having you here more than anything else. For now we are thankful for the miracle of your life and the incredible progress you have made. Keep up the great work! Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your family and friends. The Boroff's