Forrest was visited by some great friends from Middleburg, Jim and Gail Wofford. They drove almost three hours from Thomson, GA. We were treated to a wonderful dinner where we talked civil war battlegrounds and future trips with Forrest including fly-fishing Alaskan rivers. At this point we’ve promised him just about everything.
We brought him key lime pie after dinner which he wolfed down. In an attempt to reduce how often he is restrained and the associated anxiety, he has been assigned a “tech” who is with him 24 hours a day, in 12 hour shifts. It’s been a great development. He has someone with him when Mom and I can’t be, and it’s letting us get onto a normal sleep pattern which is terrific. His “posey” belt that was previously mentioned was replaced today while he is in his chair, which makes us much more comfortable as he can only stand up when the belt is unlocked by a nurse.
He practiced more walking today, and his therapist had him walking while looking left, right, down, and up, practicing on improving his balance. The video below shows just a bit of the practice, but his characteristic grin is there in full. After the walking practice she had him walk over an obstacle course and then carry the blocks back to the gym. He’s gonna sleep well tonight!
Love,
Austin and Team Forrest
Forrest and the Woffords!
Sharing the bed
VIDEO: Chin up!
Great to see that smile on Forrest!!!
ReplyDeleteForrest, It's great to see your giant smile. Your therapist looks like she is doing a super job, too--kind of strict though, isn't she?? I guess you don't get her job on the basis of being a nice guy, huh? I laughed when I read that Austin said they had promised you just about everything by now. I trust they will keep those promises. All of us blog followers might hold them accountable one day...Keep your chin up--thinking of and praying for you, Lisa Crump
ReplyDeleteReading these posts, watching the videos, and pouring over the pictures that you post is like watching a miracle unfold. Forrest is clearing coming back. He is truly flourishing under the beam of your loving focus. Beautiful, blessed boy!
ReplyDeleteForrest, someone once said that the difference between try and triumph is a little "umph". We know you have that "umph" in you to triumph over all these obstacles! It's so great to see how much you have accomplished - keep pushing and when you feel like you can't push yourself any further, push just a little harder! And when you feel like you are out of "umph" you know that Team Forrest will always be there to give you even more! Keep up the great work - and keep smiling! We're thinking of you and your support team and praying for all of you everyday! Love and hugs, The Rafferty Family
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