Hey everyone it's George. Like Dad said, he, my Mom, and myself attended some training in ATL this week so sorry for not keeping you up to speed on Sam's always amazing progress. Friday they fitted Sam with some air splints for his arms that allows to do push-ups and other mat exercises like jump-n-jack type movements that really demonstrate the muscles and ability to work the muscles that he has. He told me that all of the therapists were extremely surprised to see him raising himself so far off the mat during the push-up exercises... who would have ever thought that Sam could do a push up :-) . Anyways, Sam had some visitors on Thursday including Uncle Zim and cousin Charlie, Dustin and Lauren, and also a friend that he met in peer support John (he's 29 and in a chair as well). I didn't make it to ATL this weekend but spoke with Sam on the phone today and he had a pretty bad morning with the 2nd string nurses that come in for the weekend shift. He's afternoon was a little better. Good days, bad days. Since Sam will be going directly into the day program at Shepherds on the Thursday the 21st of December, we plan on bringing him home for the long weekend over Christmas so I would like to invite everyone and anyone to our home on Saturday the 23rd for a little get together with Sam. Well have a lot of fun so anybody is invited and I'll post more details in the days to come but put in on your calendars that the 23rd we'll have a little shin dig here at the house with our boy Sam-I-Am. Hope everyone is doing well and we'll talk to you soon.
Also please keep Kari Coldwell in your prayers and her family. Many of you know Rick and his sister is really going through a tough time at the moment. They need all the prayers and support now more than ever.
Love you guys,
George
5 comments:
Sam, Just wanted to say hello and let you know that we are thinking of you. Sounds like you are making teriffic progress! Take care and have a Merry Christmas! Ame
Sam,
Congrats on all of your progress. I look forward to seeing you when you come home for x-mas!
Jenny (and Kali)
Hi, this is Sue that lived next door, just wanted to let sam know that we are still praying for him, also I need to get in touch with someone, we are still recieving alot of his mail. you can reach me at 706-681-4657.
Thank you
Sue
Sam,
Still blinding 'em with your amazing abilities. Just think, soon you'll be at home & back to life in general. Keep it up!!
The latest update:
The emergency surgery for my Dad's quad bypass went exceptionally well.The surgeon said it was a miracle that he hadn't died from a massive heart attack.All 3 of the major arteries to his heart were 95-100% blocked. He came through the proceedure with ease. He even refused his pain med's saying he didn't need them. He was supposed to come home today, but his B/P spiked last night & the Doc wanted to keep him for more observation. I hope his recuperation at home goes as smoothly as the hospital recovery did. With heart disease being genetic, I'm preparing myself to quit all of those vices that I so dearly enjoy & work on a healthier lifestyle. It'll suck for a little while, but I'm not quite ready to have my chest bone cracked open anytime soon. Thanks for all of the prayers & support, it didn't go unnoticed.
love Polly
SAM ITS JULIE SO GLAD TO HEAR ABOUT THANKSGIVING WE THOUGHT OF YOU ALL I LOVE TO KEEP POSTED ON YOUR PROGRESS SOMBOS AND GEORGES TOO GREAT WORK LOVE AND KISSES JULIE
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