Today, we have amazing news to report to Team Forrest.
It started this afternoon with Mom throwing a beanbag football at me fast cause I said something sarcastic, I can't remember what. I threw it back, then she threw it back harder and knocked over a plant on the shelf behind me. We both turned and looked at Forrest to see him... smiling!!! His mouth was upturned in that characteristic Forrest grin. I got up, gave the ball to Mom, and when she threw it at me I pretended to get knocked down and jumped on the ground. We looked over to see him chuckle!! It was a beautiful sound!!! Mom and I started jumping up and down in joy like idiots and we both gave him big hugs and laughed with him.
It was so heartwarming it's hard to put it in words. It was so good to see him smile. It's his first smile since May 24th. It was, how would Forrest put it... EPIC. He's in there and he understands much more than he can express right now. We can't wait to see it again, I'm going to start watching the Three Stooges to get ideas to make him laugh.
All the best to Team 44,
Austin and Mom
How wonderful to wake up to this post! Thanks for the speedy update, Austin. Fabulous family photo on Tuesday's post with three big smiles and that tender, loving connection between Forrest and Sundance. Continued prayers for healing, endurance, strengthened bonds between family and friends, encouragement for the days and nights, and miracles small and large.
ReplyDeleteYAY!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteA laugh, a smile! HUGE! EPIC! I am overjoyed for you. I'm with Lisa...how awesome to wake up and read this post. I've been praying that you all would receive some sort of hopeful sign. Something to hang onto during these dog days of summer and Forrest's recovery.
You are an AWESOME brother, Austin. I can feel the elation in your post.
Man, you so made my day.
Love to you and your great family.
Shannon et. al
ps - Charlotte and I are scheduled to come next Thursday! XO
Such wonderful news! Certainly warms a mom's heart first thing in the morning. May this just be the beginning of a string of wonderful events. Hugs to all, Viki P. & family
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful!! May the smiles keep coming and the laughs get louder! Sending love and prayers. Betsy, Mark & Lauren Davis
ReplyDeleteLaughter is the best medicine. What a great post. Here's to many more belly laughs
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Such exciting news. I can't wait to hear his take some day of how we all "attempted" to entertain him. Smiles are just the best and laughter....well, beyond words! Hurrah.
ReplyDeleteFANTASTIC!!! I always knew that throwing things at your children and sarcasm had their places!! :)
ReplyDeleteFORREST I AM SO EXCITED AT THESE TURN OF EVENTS! AUSTIN SENT ME TEXT YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AND YOUR LAUGHING MADE ME LAUGH TOO! I WAS ALL BY MYSELF AND LAUGHING. :) FEELS GOOD, REALLY GOOD. THERE'S A LOT TO THE TERM 'LAUGJTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE. YOU DO HAVE FUN PARENTS AND BROTHER. IHAVE THE SOUND OF YOUR LAUGHTER STORED RIGHT HERE IN MY BRAIN, AS WELL AS THAT WONDERFUL GRIN OF YOURS.
ReplyDeleteYOU ARE TEACHINE ME, YOUR GRANDMOM TO ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES. :) I LOVE YOU AND THANKS FOR MAKING ME LAUGN AND SMILE. GRANDMA NORMA