Friday, February 25, 2011

Update: 11:30pm on 2/25

It's hard to imagine it's been six weeks today since the accident, but today was a great day. I was cleared to walk him around the ABI unit on flat surfaces (as his balance and coordination improves we'll be cleared to take him off of the 2nd floor and around the garden outside). Mom wasn't able to be cleared as she is still in a walking boot from her fractured ankle 7 weeks ago. She was jealous.

He's walking really well, he still occasionally gets a little off balance but corrects pretty quickly. His coordination is improving so should be able to consistently walk over obstacles and up and down stairs in the near future. Again his physical improvements are way ahead of his cognitive progress, but everyone assures us the physical progress comes first. We're celebrating every little step forward, as we know you all are celebrating with us.

On an entirely unrelated note, if anyone near Middleburg, VA has experience with large aquariums (preferably experience with sumps) and is interested in offering assistance with a water change at the Farm I'd greatly appreciate it! Email me at asalle@email.wm.edu. I have a 180 gallon African Cichlid freshwater tank that needs a water change in the next week or two and would love to have someone familiar with aquariums helping!

Love from Atlanta,
Austin and Team Forrest

Forrest and I walking



















Mom proud of her boys after our spin around the ABI unit














Passing a soccer ball after a tiring stroll

4 comments:

  1. Hi Guys, I'm happy to see that things are still progressing right along. I loved the picture of you and Forrest sharing the bed Austin. You both look just a wee bit ornery in that one. That's a good picture of the 3 of you tonight, too. Keep up the good work!

    Love, Joyce

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  2. Great that you can now walk with Forrest. I'm continually amazed at the wonderful attention Forrest receives and how the center is so in tune to each and every detail of Forrest's needs. Blessings, Kathy

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  3. What great news Forrest and family :) Keep up the hard work. We are here rooting you on during this journey. Thanks again for keeping us all posted. I check everyday to see what is happening. I am in amazement and awe of ALL of you.
    Lots of well wishes and hugs from the Looney family

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  4. What wonderful progress. I loved logging it and checking and then smile and wonderful steps being made daily. Forrest, we are all so proud of you. And also in awe of that loving family you are so lucky to have.

    We hunted close to your house today but not close enough to upset the house dogs. We will wait for your return to do that! At the rate you are going that will be much sooner than anyone thought!

    Xxx
    Bundles

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