tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25553778032075035562024-03-08T03:28:48.058-05:00Thoughts and Prayers for Forrest Stone AllenLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791734373766973noreply@blogger.comBlogger539125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555377803207503556.post-16815098796946155002021-04-17T13:56:00.001-04:002021-04-17T16:49:37.145-04:002020 In Review<p><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Hello Friends! When we started this blog over 10 years ago, Forrest was lying in a hospital bed, fighting for his life. Through the years, we have used this as a place to share his highlights and lowlights, medical setbacks and inspiring miracles. Much of his journey has been chronicled here, sometimes with multiple posts a day as his condition changed rapidly each day. As he grew stronger, the frequency of our posts lessened. As Forrest thrives in his life and has become more active on his own social media, we recently realized we haven't posted a blog update in over a year! Our apologies to those who have hoped for more frequent updates and we invite you to follow Forrest on Facebook, Instagram at forrest.s.allen or on his new website aheadfullofhope.com. Please read on to see what Forrest has been up to over the last year.</span></div></span></div><p></p><p><span>2020 was a challenging year for many and we want to take a moment to send our love and thoughts to the millions affected by Covid-19 and express our deepest gratitude to the doctors, nurses and others on the front lines that have worked so tirelessly across the world. </span></p><p>When 2020 started, Forrest was busy attending classes on campus at George Mason University. As Covid spread, GMU switched to virtual learning and Forrest finished the school year from home. Daily online learning was challenging at times without the in-person support that has been a big part of the Mason Life program, but Forrest successfully completed the year. In fact, with the help of GMU Life's support staff Forrest received an A in Biology! With social distancing and quarantines in place, like many others, Forrest often found himself a bit lonely and looking for things to do to pass the time.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7XIx2zehkTF5jczAk-bXEcGkANDKl51BGLGNLyyA4QP7U64_1uhgFznXTAWXBWDAiSCbWLNuxJlyBVHKtub35xRjMI4U8ZMcmMfCiH92VTfpJj0HMWDDNhd6i5EM9oYQkIwwjOx5Q6bA/s357/IMG_7010.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="357" data-original-width="215" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7XIx2zehkTF5jczAk-bXEcGkANDKl51BGLGNLyyA4QP7U64_1uhgFznXTAWXBWDAiSCbWLNuxJlyBVHKtub35xRjMI4U8ZMcmMfCiH92VTfpJj0HMWDDNhd6i5EM9oYQkIwwjOx5Q6bA/s320/IMG_7010.jpg" /></a></div><p><span><span>He began helping out more around the family farm, BrightWood, spending time with his horse, O'Riley, and taking on a large portion of the mowing and weed-wacking throughout the summer. Forrest also became the primary caretaker for 3 sheep who temporarily moved to the farm to helped with some of the grass and brush eating during the summer months.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJQ2-Kp7pJdCxlAkJmML-0K0zNRY1nNo3CB1CQjCGHUAHPRDvhuzB04k8xxse5SMkhseUxGjOG6SMez5G6tkQLzWkrMdP-d6krl4VRkx5GA3cQ85OuE37rMG7pwyoAKO4SJRBbpqpFWA/s2048/IMG_5714.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1770" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJQ2-Kp7pJdCxlAkJmML-0K0zNRY1nNo3CB1CQjCGHUAHPRDvhuzB04k8xxse5SMkhseUxGjOG6SMez5G6tkQLzWkrMdP-d6krl4VRkx5GA3cQ85OuE37rMG7pwyoAKO4SJRBbpqpFWA/s320/IMG_5714.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p><span><span>Forrest began photography lessons with Sharon Hallman, who has been a huge part of photo-documenting his story and the amazing A Place To Be community. Sharon has helped Forrest look at the world around him with an artist's appreciation for color, light composition and beauty.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJM4BY2Mib7rjkvDFnA9IK0-_1mgd2yir2BwTnqCOOnNPFG0E6Yt6v6bdhiG1oIFpIm0dkYj02o2PomGHdwX03wdBXK1aFIHr2cB471eTh9wC5uC1BeG5P46iIrbyIiGPgMAoaHvkumKY/s2048/IMG_0008.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJM4BY2Mib7rjkvDFnA9IK0-_1mgd2yir2BwTnqCOOnNPFG0E6Yt6v6bdhiG1oIFpIm0dkYj02o2PomGHdwX03wdBXK1aFIHr2cB471eTh9wC5uC1BeG5P46iIrbyIiGPgMAoaHvkumKY/s320/IMG_0008.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p><span><span>Weekly guitar lessons also helped Forrest connect to others and stretch his creativity through exercises, jam sessions and song writing with his teacher, Brandon.</span></span></p><p><span><span><span>Despite the limitations of Covid, Forrest was able to reach a huge milestone during the summer. He passed his drivers test and received his drivers license - and a new car that he named "Sweetness"! He has enjoyed the new freedom that this has brought and has also enjoyed being able to help run errands for the family. </span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirXh6H5CQdpwzftMXq9AsqDOB3SKh863n8Ga0onotdtyQmg-iGqJOsAp6iCES50C6K2W2xq3daX0lnwZI3BNVCUHO4XEfeBsI5QehIctXfpEjs9ADyKhKA66kFVuy-SRVv2cmMPZEJH3o/s1685/60757.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="819" data-original-width="1685" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirXh6H5CQdpwzftMXq9AsqDOB3SKh863n8Ga0onotdtyQmg-iGqJOsAp6iCES50C6K2W2xq3daX0lnwZI3BNVCUHO4XEfeBsI5QehIctXfpEjs9ADyKhKA66kFVuy-SRVv2cmMPZEJH3o/s320/60757.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p><span><span><span> </span></span></span>In July, Forrest and Rae traveled to Cleveland for another successful surgery on Forrest's Noggin' with Dr. Kumar, who wanted to revise the surgical scar and add some additional bone graft to strengthen the site. This was the first time in over 30 surgical procedures, Forrest had surgery on an Out Patient basis. He was only in the hospital a matter of hours!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuTA9obPsZe3sZRDX7K0yMCDgnoMXchiD336KdS5wQwpiXAgpTXOQXZmjidGkeOJXSGyqcTZOOJaxyzqyACde69p4TVNDxF8xF22UqxFRGbByU-R5Ckc8pKDUnQ0FmizIDlRHPwdg0t9Q/s1770/61482.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1770" data-original-width="1124" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuTA9obPsZe3sZRDX7K0yMCDgnoMXchiD336KdS5wQwpiXAgpTXOQXZmjidGkeOJXSGyqcTZOOJaxyzqyACde69p4TVNDxF8xF22UqxFRGbByU-R5Ckc8pKDUnQ0FmizIDlRHPwdg0t9Q/s320/61482.jpeg" /></a></div><p></p><p>With Covid numbers still high as fall rolled in, Forrest decided to take a gap year from school. This did allow him to spend time reconnecting with his brother fishing in NC.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1dpc_W4HZzRVlC3v50Dch-Nuo0Xw_rTXfAuhyd-huGd19jvbl9NdWAc1LTgfQyB7V3jb3DjgOoyTsP5zuNTmBCAYrcjFMIr0-Vc-_CnetjRwzfhrly-5Re3WAXvuFx1GYsKkWzwMY-uY/s2048/79341.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1300" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1dpc_W4HZzRVlC3v50Dch-Nuo0Xw_rTXfAuhyd-huGd19jvbl9NdWAc1LTgfQyB7V3jb3DjgOoyTsP5zuNTmBCAYrcjFMIr0-Vc-_CnetjRwzfhrly-5Re3WAXvuFx1GYsKkWzwMY-uY/s320/79341.jpeg" width="320" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgvz1z1rhJ6BGMfXP3NZRHXtYhJShjMLERogFFYEuEj4cUdJipVz972YR1NZ_zgK0b1DJjFq-VbVDxuGfY6qtGGKo-rZvROJq7Hg2x3waAgkUBr4BeYX2bzM3cwUQT_1iS0jwvIhdzhu4/s2048/79343.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgvz1z1rhJ6BGMfXP3NZRHXtYhJShjMLERogFFYEuEj4cUdJipVz972YR1NZ_zgK0b1DJjFq-VbVDxuGfY6qtGGKo-rZvROJq7Hg2x3waAgkUBr4BeYX2bzM3cwUQT_1iS0jwvIhdzhu4/s320/79343.jpeg" /></a></div><p></p><p>And to travel to Hawaii in November to help Mum out at Dolphin Quest which was understaffed due to Covid. They had to take many precautions before, during and after travel and were thankful for a safe and healthy trip. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1gGfZ4iq-3U1ir0due03hHhyHMiVnRmIsby-HJHG41UWdcpmzq-M2soruPT_Hp1AHDrbdJl5RjaR0YIsD_9dgKSuQO6RoSQYLvg9-TcxoFiAoUdgMUafwc0aqgsd96-lrsjy8yO8VNZQ/s2048/68114.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1537" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1gGfZ4iq-3U1ir0due03hHhyHMiVnRmIsby-HJHG41UWdcpmzq-M2soruPT_Hp1AHDrbdJl5RjaR0YIsD_9dgKSuQO6RoSQYLvg9-TcxoFiAoUdgMUafwc0aqgsd96-lrsjy8yO8VNZQ/s320/68114.jpeg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhzfCnhVU7sYO-MabMgu3wgY2r4UrTDSXny9V69VL0HyYl4ZJ3v6ujaCl4zszWMUwozWpXOjh0rVTl87PZR82S7_k_nxIlKHo1nolCMUcCK_YxOIcnkpGtbQ0d0z5zs2XcsOjNrkh-T4M/s2048/68628.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhzfCnhVU7sYO-MabMgu3wgY2r4UrTDSXny9V69VL0HyYl4ZJ3v6ujaCl4zszWMUwozWpXOjh0rVTl87PZR82S7_k_nxIlKHo1nolCMUcCK_YxOIcnkpGtbQ0d0z5zs2XcsOjNrkh-T4M/s320/68628.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When Forrest was in a coma, Rae spent many hours recounting stories of their ocean dives. So it was a magical afternoon for them to relive a dive adventure again together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc64h31YG4KYGrSOzR5E1IcglejY3i6hzdNWJ5MSQDzFlbkJtOv5wJOSWcEh6IWufAtqc1l3rctJFnekwsniAaW-8MXsrZE6JP1zSPLC3pHmDoD53ZpWFWfOhv3vTuZN5TpyXXWqE2tgU/s2048/IMG_6673+%25281%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc64h31YG4KYGrSOzR5E1IcglejY3i6hzdNWJ5MSQDzFlbkJtOv5wJOSWcEh6IWufAtqc1l3rctJFnekwsniAaW-8MXsrZE6JP1zSPLC3pHmDoD53ZpWFWfOhv3vTuZN5TpyXXWqE2tgU/s320/IMG_6673+%25281%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>One of the biggest highlights of the year came on Forrest's birthday in December, when "Music Got Me Here", the documentary that chronicles Forrest and Tom's story was released on Apple, iTunes and Amazon! </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiPqTLzKS2SR4N4P1KYB3Ph9ClyFHb0-7s_fFyohvnfcMWMIwFg2KoaZPsVh4v04HJ_olMaZZo1SN_1WHlwCAtXfi-NIv80veOoC7OblawO4J3aX-CgOc9K3BBofuVQe52OjVFYDNnBu0/s1440/IMG_20201216_142608_504.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiPqTLzKS2SR4N4P1KYB3Ph9ClyFHb0-7s_fFyohvnfcMWMIwFg2KoaZPsVh4v04HJ_olMaZZo1SN_1WHlwCAtXfi-NIv80veOoC7OblawO4J3aX-CgOc9K3BBofuVQe52OjVFYDNnBu0/s320/IMG_20201216_142608_504.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>A mini surprise virtual launch party helped ring in his birthday and celebrate the momentous occasion of being able to share the film across the US! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKDyH-QGw6Ev7YnHh_Bitd7Z3TlcERpUdvCt8snN4ZaEYQNvcuJm5EkkTTWQKRYeCWaQ2dyf-9koMN89J3ezeBQRZY-_D0p8al-RabD4HPi0A_KmemSWHlIk2bUBDks1NIDetc6ET3zsM/s2543/20201215_190040.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="2543" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKDyH-QGw6Ev7YnHh_Bitd7Z3TlcERpUdvCt8snN4ZaEYQNvcuJm5EkkTTWQKRYeCWaQ2dyf-9koMN89J3ezeBQRZY-_D0p8al-RabD4HPi0A_KmemSWHlIk2bUBDks1NIDetc6ET3zsM/w400-h195/20201215_190040.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><span><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In 2020 Forrest was able to donate the tilt in space wheelchair that he had depended on for years. He drove it himself to Joni and Friends, a non profit that refurbishes wheelchairs and provides them to disabled individuals in need all over the world.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR3J-MWabYwyNWXcXU29SbxzkBlNbcWBRdt6rXWHkxumtbtZ-LhJLiaX3_cjQnGlMKigU5kP8fF0VndIQE4CFTTzJj6NjeseAMJcmA5GLfpzHiAbZNke6tU2c7hOEyYLvoU0h3lWXk86Q/s1600/79345.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR3J-MWabYwyNWXcXU29SbxzkBlNbcWBRdt6rXWHkxumtbtZ-LhJLiaX3_cjQnGlMKigU5kP8fF0VndIQE4CFTTzJj6NjeseAMJcmA5GLfpzHiAbZNke6tU2c7hOEyYLvoU0h3lWXk86Q/s320/79345.jpeg" /></a></div><p></p><p><span><span><span>While anxiously awaiting his hopeful return to GMU in the fall, Forrest recently started working not one, but two jobs! He sorts the Dolphin Quest mail that comes to the local post office and then delivers the mail to the necessary people and places. And, after years of golfing at Bull Run Golf Course with his physical therapist Del, Forrest got a job there! They have been following his progress through Del and awaiting the day that Forrest was ready for a job. He enjoys his days at the club, helping clean and prep the golf carts, prep the course and pick up golf balls. </span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLtAPeOGvYQ2LlCweqqEEwVUr45fW9UkL3I6IjxTC_6gfldHAOC7MCvDhnDa9FMesId1uRrp_1t3zvBg3J7M2f2f4cJOs0byiaOyXgYiujElHR8LAPmHChPVtntqnfjUCRUSrTrw8mMnc/s1280/77959.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLtAPeOGvYQ2LlCweqqEEwVUr45fW9UkL3I6IjxTC_6gfldHAOC7MCvDhnDa9FMesId1uRrp_1t3zvBg3J7M2f2f4cJOs0byiaOyXgYiujElHR8LAPmHChPVtntqnfjUCRUSrTrw8mMnc/s320/77959.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Our holiday photograph courtesy of the very talented Tami Erickson!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr7JTDRQxEmCsKE4m2VvVjuQGDa6FavqF8QUvRKGMpdBD429euBS4Dayih4MsXYDAlthD0l37iikLFu5A1azLzNDMOc1P1eehgQRXQYUom8onHMJEuyvdlX52B87rnzlutDXqtlUP-vyY/s2048/IMG_1110.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr7JTDRQxEmCsKE4m2VvVjuQGDa6FavqF8QUvRKGMpdBD429euBS4Dayih4MsXYDAlthD0l37iikLFu5A1azLzNDMOc1P1eehgQRXQYUom8onHMJEuyvdlX52B87rnzlutDXqtlUP-vyY/s320/IMG_1110.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Forrest and Toliver wishing you all a blessed, healthy and joyful 2021.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1d5mdTTJpZo6puyAg0IiOyQaOokZRky8jUeLWmf1q4PmHvivQXvObk_W2OPj2vJbDuBbEwMsECFF_jlwZsEvHxiTQHtowY6FyMJq2dWQ_loEucbe92OYIe-JcPFp5287TLWmviPmwe7w/s2543/20201127_095606.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2543" data-original-width="1236" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1d5mdTTJpZo6puyAg0IiOyQaOokZRky8jUeLWmf1q4PmHvivQXvObk_W2OPj2vJbDuBbEwMsECFF_jlwZsEvHxiTQHtowY6FyMJq2dWQ_loEucbe92OYIe-JcPFp5287TLWmviPmwe7w/s320/20201127_095606.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Tami Ericksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03216613947083514020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555377803207503556.post-91261863527244822432020-01-16T20:33:00.002-05:002020-01-16T20:40:45.032-05:002019 - A Year Without Surgery<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21;">9 years ago on January 14, 2011 I was air evac'd to the trauma center at UVA hospital after suffering a Traumatic Brain Injury... I was in a coma and not expected to wake up. These situations in life make you realize how important the good times are, to never take them for granted. I am happy to be with my family and attending college at GMU which would not have occurred if i had not received the aid that was given to me. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21;">Thank you all who have supported me, I hope to repay you in the future. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">First I am ALWAYS grateful for a whole year without Surgery and a Full Head of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Hair</i></b>!! Thanks Doctor Kumar for fixing my Noggin! I am still Kicking!!!</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7GVxzb2HEdZZ4vwXflF3BrPTL-GchCrQv4J_oa8Q3u_wt2C6sjxvESSEx0atpKVsk6wuAhl0NklK81MUrwzE9edol8zx476Kvb4xONxyQ3FihkhEB_6ho707YEDFPjq8ZNlLM6rFld14/s1600/Forrest+%2526+Cirrus.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7GVxzb2HEdZZ4vwXflF3BrPTL-GchCrQv4J_oa8Q3u_wt2C6sjxvESSEx0atpKVsk6wuAhl0NklK81MUrwzE9edol8zx476Kvb4xONxyQ3FihkhEB_6ho707YEDFPjq8ZNlLM6rFld14/s320/Forrest+%2526+Cirrus.jpg" width="320" /></span></a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Dolphin Quest Bermuda Internship was a great experience to be able to go out of country and live more on my own. Helping with my mother’s business is something that I have longed to do for a large period of time. I was able to fly Internationally by myself, which may seem like an intimidating experience but it brought back memories of all the traveling I had done before my injury. Looking forward to the next time that I am able to go to one of our Dolphin Quest sites is a thought that has been lingering on my mind since arriving back home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Family's trip away to Scotland was wonderfully planned and executed to give us a relaxing time away from the hustle and bustle of home. Mum and I got to mountain bike in the Scottish Highlands and we all spent a lot of fun time with my soon to be new sister, Jeanne, including looking for Nessie on Loch Ness!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Forrest Allen Financial Aid Fund helped raise $217,000 for A Place To Be participants that are unable to provide music therapy entirely for themselves. This makes me feel as though my story and example can lead to better things in the future for others if people can learn from my mistakes without having them occur to themselves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My George Mason Soccer Special Olympics team worked hard together and won the Gold medal for our division at Virginia Beach. Since he has attended every game Toliver got a gold medal too. I love being able to play a team sport again!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Canine Companions for Independence magazine, The Companion, shared my brother’s and my story in the holiday issue this year and put our photo on the cover. CCI is the organization that gave me my dependable, wingman service dog, Toliver, after sustaining the Injury. Toliver has been a key player in my recovery! Austin and Jeanne are co-raising Dune for CCI with Aunt Tricia. To help more people have the chance to receive a CCi service dog, Austin and I participated in CCI's gala fundraising event in Orlando Florida. </span></div>
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Tami Ericksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03216613947083514020noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555377803207503556.post-16761649958491348722018-11-17T12:08:00.000-05:002018-11-17T12:08:34.316-05:00College Update<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Dear Friends,</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Where has time gone?!? It has been a while since we updated you on Forrest's latest adventures and achievements! Earlier this year, Forrest was accepted into the Mason LIFE program at George Mason University. This program provides a supported residential university experience for young adults with special challenges or disabilities. They only accept 15 applicants each year. In late August, after a seven year detour, with Toliver at his side, Forrest moved to campus to begin their college journey! Read on for an update and some photos!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">It’s been way too long since I have written to you on the blog. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Having just had your first PCP meeting at George Mason University this week, I guess it truly has hit me that You Are a Successful College Student!!! The acknowledgements from all of the GMU Life department heads were so affirming. You are applying yourself in all aspects of this new and exciting chapter of your journey. The only area that was mentioned for improvement was the cleanliness of the kitchen and shared refrigerator in your dorm suite! This just proves you really are a college freshman...In fact, you are asking for more academic opportunities and challenges. Your self awareness, optimism and determination are some of your most compelling super powers! </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;"><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">People often ask us how you are doing at school. It’s exciting to share your progress with those who have prayed and cheered for you throughout your long and sometimes arduous journey. Going off to college is such an amazing milestone for you and one that required herculean efforts by you and your entire team to accomplish. People often remark, "With all of the setbacks and complications, did you EVER imagine that Forrest would be able to go to college?" My honest response is "Absolutely!" I imagined it, dreamed it and envisioned it, especially when the outlook was bleak. The vision of you confidently striding up the sidewalk on a college campus with Toliver trotting happily by your side kept me from collapsing in a heap. I couldn't afford that so I remained focused on what was possible. This vision made it possible for me to keep my head up and and my gaze looking to a brighter future for you. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Their next more cautious question is often directed at how your Pops and I are handling “the adjustment”. In many ways that is the more difficult question. Of course we are thrilled and grateful that you are able to realize your dream of attending college. You have maintained such ferocious determination to get yourself there and we are incredibly proud of you! Honestly though, the first month was surreal. You and your survival have been the daily, if not hourly, primary focus of our world for almost eight years. The truth is you are such a large joyful presence, that your absence has left a palpable void. Your dad and I are filling our days with each other, our work, horses, Sundance, the farm, and our amazing friends, while trying to pay our good fortune forward through helping others where we can. </span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Next week our family will give thanks together for our many blessings. When we have you, Austin and Granma Norma home for Thanksgiving, BrightWood will be filled again with abundant joy, laughter & love! </span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Until then Forrest, be safe, study hard, have fun and live each day as the gift it truly is! </span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">With love and gratitude for your life and your light in this world,</span></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Mum</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"> Hi, it's Forrest. Recently I was able to go to Hawaii
with my family on a working vacation. I went along with my family, Mum, Pops,
Austin and his girlfriend Jeanne. </span><span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">We
were on the Big Island at Dolphin Quest (DQ) and we spent time there with the
crew. I also hiked the Volcano of which I had fallen down the slope of on our
previous trip sustaining minor injuries. </span><span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">It felt great to conquer it this time without
the tumble down towards the lava rocks.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>One of the
dolphins at DQ is named Nahele, which means “forest” in Hawaiian - after me. I
thought this was an amazing thing to do, for someone to give me such a large
shout out in the islands language.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
first met him two years ago in person and it was wonderful to see him again on
this trip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of my favorite activities
was spending time on the docks with the dolphins and helping with Dolphin Quest
group activities. I held dolphins during group programs, I also was a
photographer for some of the dolphin encounters, and I helped behind the desk.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My service dog Toliver and I got to do a
recreation of one of the Baywatch scenes where they run down the beach, but we
had a Dolphin, Pele, following along with us, making it even better than
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One of the most special parts of
this trip is that I was finally able to go under the water and scuba dive again
– twice! We got to go in with the dolphins in the lagoon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was cool to see what they do while under
water and I got to send them some signals, which made me feel like I was a
dolphin myself, communicating among them. We also went diving in the open water
off of a boat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I was first injured,
my mum used to sit beside my bed for hours and talk about scuba diving,
breathing, the fish and other ocean life that you see when diving.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She would promise me over and over that I
would get to do it again someday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And,
on this trip she was finally able to fulfill that promise to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had dreamt about getting back under the
water for so long and it felt phenomenal to be able to do it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now I have to decide what dream I’m looking
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I want to give a special shout out
to all of the individuals that helped me along the way during my Hawaii trip, especially Blue Wilderness Adventures Diving and the owner/master diver Denise. Also, thank you to Dave Prutow for the underwater photographs!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Please enjoy the below photos and
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the summit of the volcano</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coming down from the peak - we did not take the easy path!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two tank dive with Blue Wilderness Adventures</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mum and Pops</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">White tip reef shark in a cavern</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scuba diving again - finally! With a spotted eagle ray.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Green sea turtle cleaning station - with yellow and black Tangs</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mum, Austin, Me, Jeanne and Pops </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shadowing the photographer during a dolphin encounter at DQ</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dive, dive, dive!!!</td></tr>
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<br />Tami Ericksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03216613947083514020noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555377803207503556.post-26253239332161572442018-05-23T11:23:00.003-04:002018-05-23T11:27:21.459-04:00A note from.TamiSix years ago on May 14th, I started my job as Forrest’s caregiver. As I headed into work that first day, a bundle of nerves and excitement, I never anticipated the journey I was about to embark on. Although I was full of hopes and dreams for Forrest’s recovery, there were so many things I never could have imagined. I never imagined hearing his first words after over a year of silence. I never imagined seeing his first unassisted steps. I never imagined seeing him graduate high school with a standard diploma. I never imagined having my heart stolen by a service dog, the brother I would find in Austin, the deep connection that would grow with the family, falling in love with a community, and the bond I would form with Forrest. I have always told Forrest that I would know I did my job when he didn’t need me anymore. Well, 44, as we prepare for you to head off to college this fall, we are almost to that point. You have soared beyond my wildest hopes and expectations. So today, on what is most likely my last anniversary of this amazing job, I say to Forrest, Kent, Rae and Austin (and Tom, who led me here), thank you. Thank you for changing my life.<br />
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- Tami<br />
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<br />Tami Ericksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03216613947083514020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555377803207503556.post-11925119229198661142018-04-19T17:47:00.002-04:002018-04-19T17:47:40.297-04:00Forrest's April SurgeryHello friends. Earlier this week, Team Forrest made the journey to Cleveland to see Dr. Kumar for another surgery. We believe this was surgery #31 overall and the 7th with Dr. Kumar. The goal of this one was to revise the previous surgical incisions, cover some areas of the graft where there wasn't hair and add dermal matrix and bone allograft to reinforce some areas of Forrest's noggin. Surgery was yesterday and Dr. Kumar was extremely pleased with how everything came together. Forrest has already been discharged from the hospital, but the team is staying one more night so that Dr. Kumar can check everything over tomorrow. Thank you all for the continued support and prayers!<div>
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Pre-surgery with Dr. Kumar - <a href="https://youtu.be/5Jqf3rubsbg">https://youtu.be/5Jqf3rubsbg</a></div>
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You will notice that some exciting news was revealed! Forrest was accepted into the George Mason University Mason Life program for the coming fall! We will share more about this soon! </div>
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Post-op with Toliver - <a href="https://youtu.be/Egpi-Rf2DxI">https://youtu.be/Egpi-Rf2DxI</a></div>
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Mum and Forrest took a hot yoga class in Cleveland!</div>
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Reunited with Toliver and Mum after surgery</div>
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Leaving the hospital!</div>
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Tami Ericksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03216613947083514020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555377803207503556.post-61895784525136130012018-03-22T15:35:00.001-04:002018-03-22T15:35:06.676-04:00Middleburg Healthy Eating Active Living ExpoHey guys, it's Forrest. I just wanted everyone to know about this talk I'm giving Saturday, March 24th at 12:30 at the Middleburg Community Center. I am going to be speaking with my Physical Therapist Del, about how we stay pumped up as he helps me with my recovery. This is part of an event called the Middleburg Healthy Eating Active Living Expo.<br />
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Hope to see you all there,<br />
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<br />Tami Ericksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03216613947083514020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555377803207503556.post-56622477075304861832018-01-16T20:57:00.001-05:002018-01-16T20:57:54.295-05:00"Music Got Me Here" at the Kennedy Center<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; line-height: 21.6px;">
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">The screening</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> of </span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s3" style="font-style: italic; line-height: 16.8px;">Music Got Me Here</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> at the Kennedy Center on January 10th brought seven challenging years to light. </span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">I</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">t showed the power of music as an instrument to connect </span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">two lives—Tom Sweitz</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">er</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">,</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> who turned to music to heal his childhood</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">,</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> and Forrest</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">,</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> whose family sought help in the </span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">power of music therapy to bring back Forrest’s</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> voice after his traumatic brain injury. The </span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">film powerfully documents how</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> </span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">both people</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">’s lives were changed by this </span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">connection. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">In attendance that evening </span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">were</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> so many of Forrest’s doctors. I am in awe of their talents to help heal people. Additionally, I was blessed to be a part of the journey and watch the village it took to bring about this miracle...</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> </span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">so many</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> contributors</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">, so much love. The aides, the nurses, the amazing family support</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> (Kent, Rae</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">,</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> and Austin, aunts, uncles, cousins)</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">, the therapists, the friends, the faithful groups of prayer par</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">tners all over the world</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">, along with Tom’s talents and Forrest’s d</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">etermination, were all key in</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> piecing a beaut</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">iful puzzle back together. The movie is</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> </span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">a</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> </span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">inspiration</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> </span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">that will keep bringing hope to others as it is shared. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">And yet, the most inspiring part</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> to me</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> is the desire</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> to </span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">giv</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">e</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> back</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> and </span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">pay it forward</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">. </span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">Forrest know</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">s</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> that his role</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> in life</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> now is to keep on helping others</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">, and </span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">Tom continue</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">s</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> to change lives as he works with more people facing struggles and guides others entering the field of music therapy. I can only hope that many more will be able to experience the </span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">power of hope in a world that often doesn’t feel hopeful. It’s a beautiful message.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">I remember the standing ovations seemingly went on forever. People were moved by seeing this journey, a long one, a roller coaster ride </span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">filled with</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> ups and downs. </span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">We walked in worn down by a world</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">, and </span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">walked out inspired to live with hope and help be a part of making good happen. </span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">It was incredible to share in the joy of this moment of celebration.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">There was an energy in the</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> room</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> that night that was</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> </span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">powerful, </span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">like an electric current. Love is powerful. Hope is powerful. Music is powerful.</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> Each of us</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> has a chance to be a part of a “pay it forward” story every day in some big or small way</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">. I know Tom</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">, </span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">Kent, Rae, and Austin will be doing that. And especially Forrest, with his gratitude for what was done for him, his big heart and with Toliver by his side</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">, always looking for ways to make the world around them better</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">. </span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">May </span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">th</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">at</span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;"> </span><span class="m_-4993380682819130803s2" style="line-height: 16.8px;">be a message that resonates with all of us. </span></span><br />
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On stage at the Kennedy Center with Dr Francis Collins,<br />
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Some of Austin's and my friends. Couldn't have made it without them.<br />
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Doesn't Granma Norma look wonderful. She just turned 90!!!<br />
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Tami Ericksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03216613947083514020noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555377803207503556.post-60114812613048857952017-11-21T16:48:00.000-05:002017-11-21T16:48:17.005-05:00Trip to St. LouisLast weekend, I went with Mum to St. Louis to go to the American Music Therapy Conference. At the opening of the conference, we showed a 10 minute clip from "Music Got Me Here" to over 1800 music therapists and then we showed the whole movie 2 times during the conference. Tom and other friends from A Place to Be were there as well. A Place to Be, specifically Tom, received the Professional Practice Award for this year. It was incredible to be there to see A Place to Be get this recognition. Here are some pictures from the trip.<br />
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They did an incredible light show every hour!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Music Therapists from A Place to Be - Ray and Tom</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Having fun with Tom and Toliver at a park in St. Louis</td></tr>
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Uncle Brad, Jackson, cousin Jennifer, <span style="font-size: 12.8px;">and her adorable kids</span></td></tr>
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<br />Tami Ericksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03216613947083514020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555377803207503556.post-52932672777101525042017-10-26T14:42:00.001-04:002017-10-26T14:42:27.388-04:00October UpdateHello everyone, it's Forrest. Sorry that it has been so long since we updated the blog. I only spent two nights at the hospital in Cleveland after my last surgery. My recovery has been good and I have been busy.<br />
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Two weeks ago, I was proud to be a part of the annual A Place to Be Fundraiser to raise money for the Forrest Stone Allen Financial Aid Fund. This Fund helps provide assistance to families and individuals that could not otherwise afford music or art based therapy. At the fundraiser, we showed a 10 minute clip of the movie, "Music Got Me Here" that features myself and Tom Sweitzer and shows how music helped us both in life and helped me find my voice. A Place to Be also premiered their brand new musical called "One Second of Grace" at the fundraiser. The show talks about challenges teenagers face in their everyday lives. We met our goal during the weekend - raising over $100,000 for families in need! Thank you to everyone that helped that weekend and those who gave money to the fund. A special thank you to the Matthews for opening their amazing property, Trillium Farm, for us to use to host the event. And also, thank you to Grace Wheeler - the inspiration behind the new show "One Second of Grace." The fundraiser was featured in the most recent edition of the Middleburg Eccentric. It is not available online at this time, but we will share it when it is. There are a lot of great pictures, so be sure to check it out.<br />
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Also this month, Tom and I were on the news! We met with Barbara Harrison, from NBC Washington for interviews and they aired a great special about music therapy and "Music Got Me Here" last week. Barbara was really nice and fun to talk to. Here is the link if you would like to watch it: <a href="https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/Music-Therapy-Helps-Man-Regain-Voice-After-Snowboarding-Acci_Washington-DC-451980993.html" target="_blank">https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/Music-Therapy-Helps-Man-Regain-Voice-After-Snowboarding-Acci_Washington-DC-451980993.html</a><br />
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The final big thing that has happened so far this month is that the movie "Music Got Me Here" screened at the Middleburg Film Festival! It had two screenings - one on Saturday and one on Sunday, both followed by a Q&A session with myself, Tom, Susan Koch (the director of the film), Toliver and my parents. It was cool to look out into the audience to see a mix of local Middleburg people and those that came to the film festival from out of town. I also got to see a few of my former nurses and teachers.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the Middleburg Film Festival with Tom, my parents and the film crew - <br />Editor Georgia Koch, Director Susan Koch and Director of Photography Neil Barrett</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With APTB family featured in the film - Cameron, Kim, Brendan, Amy and Tom</td></tr>
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Thank you everyone for giving me your support and for supporting APTB and Music Got Me Here.<div>
- Forrest</div>
Tami Ericksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03216613947083514020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555377803207503556.post-32896292911748046552017-09-16T08:07:00.002-04:002017-09-16T16:17:35.256-04:00Post Surgery UpdateForrest's surgery yesterday went smoothly. Dr. Kumar is very happy with the outcome. He was able to remove most of the hardware and revise the graft. We can't wait to see it in full once the dressing is removed! He has not had any complications post-op, and although sleep itself was hard to come by, he had a quiet night. <br />
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In other news, please enjoy these pics from last weekend's CCI DogFest. Forrest was co-captain of the Middleburg Laboradorables team with his friend Caroline Elgin. They were the fourth highest fundraising team in our area! (Photos courtesy of Nikki Cheshire)<br />
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<br />Tami Ericksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03216613947083514020noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555377803207503556.post-82800144202077190712017-09-14T15:12:00.001-04:002017-09-14T15:12:29.832-04:00A Planned SurgeryHello friends, Tami here. Team 44 is in Cleveland this week for Forrest to have surgery tomorrow (Friday, September 15th). This was a planned surgery to reduce the likelihood of the recurrent infections that have beleaguered Forrest. Why Cleveland, you may ask? Forrest's surgeon, Dr. Kumar, who has poured countless hours into rebuilding 44's skull, left Johns Hopkins and is now at a hospital here in Cleveland. We wouldn't have anyone else operate on Forrest's skull, so here we are! The goals for this surgery are to remove as much of the remaining hardware (screws, plates...etc) as is no longer needed and remove as much of the old graft as possible to restore healthy scalp. Dr. Kumar may also harvest fat from Forrest (if they can find any on his skinny frame!) to transplant to further protect his bone and even out what 44 calls his "speed bumps on his noggin". <br />
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We hope to be home early in the week. As hard as it is to go back to the hospital, looking at the recent devastation from hurricanes, earthquakes and wildfires, we consider ourselves so lucky to even have a hospital to go to for this opportunity to continue to strengthen and protect Forrest's skull. <br />
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Thank you all for your continued support and prayers for Forrest. We will update tomorrow.<br />
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- TamiTami Ericksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03216613947083514020noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555377803207503556.post-65921145198105345142017-08-22T18:21:00.000-04:002017-08-22T18:21:25.958-04:00Busy Summer!Hey everyone, it's Forrest. Sorry that it has been a while, I have had several things to do. Here is a recap of what I have been up to this summer.<br />
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I was part of 4 A Place to Be Summer Camps! I played an aspiring rock star in "Penny the Piano", played instruments, sang songs and danced during "Pop Rocks Recording", was a Junior Mentor for the second "Pop Rocks" and learned about acting and being expressive during "Theater Improv". <br />
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I have also been working a few hours a week at Dolphin Quest and have helped out at home on the farm.<br />
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The most important thing that I have done this summer was that I went on a family vacation with my parents and brother to go fly fishing in Montana. It was an amazing experience to be able to do some things that I haven't been able to do since my accident. I went wet wading and fly fishing with my "adopted grandma" Marcia Woolman; crossed streams on foot (under the watchful eye of Austin); got up early to go to where an animal had died to watch the grizzlies and wolves gather for food and we saw a lot of wildlife in general like bison, bears, pronghorns, ospreys, wolves, longhorn sheep, mountain goats, Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout (and lots of kinds of trout) and thousands of insects including giant thirsty mosquitos! We also went on a 14 mile trail ride on horseback. It felt like I was back in the days before I hit my head. It felt like old times. It was very nice to be able to hang out and relax with Austin for a week. With him away at school most of the year, we don't get a lot of time like that together. <br />
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Here are a bunch of pictures from the trip:<br />
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Tami Ericksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03216613947083514020noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555377803207503556.post-53094806323552065372017-06-05T12:33:00.004-04:002017-06-05T12:33:55.983-04:00A Month of Adventures (with a lot of pictures!)Hi everyone! This is Forrest. It has been a little over a month since we last updated and I have a lot to fill you in on!<br />
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On May 10th, Mom and Dad rolled out to the Galapagos and Toliver, Tami and I went to Boston. My Music Therapist Tom was graduating from Berklee College of Music with a Masters in Music Therapy that week. We weren't able to go to his graduation, but we went for a special premiere of the documentary movie that Tom and I are in. We showed the film to a group of his music therapy peers and classmates. They thought it was very good and liked seeing how Music Therapy affected my situation.<br />
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The next day, Tami, Toliver and I flew to Minnesota. We went to Minnesota to see Tami's family. This was my first long trip away without either of my parents. While in Minnesota, we went to the Mall of America, the Minnesota Zoo and a Minnesota Twins baseball game. It was a great trip. One highlight was Toliver at the zoo. He was well behaved and when we saw the wolves, they put their front paws on the glass and seemed to recognize that Tollie is a canine. They were whining and wagging their tails like they wanted to play. Toliver was also the first dog ever in their new kangaroo walk-through exhibit! <br />
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After we all returned from our adventures, I went with Mom and Dad to visit a friend named Lee Lee. Lee Lee has a Traumatic Brain Injury as well and is recovering at Bryn Mawr rehab in Pennsylvania. She is making tremendous progress since her accident in December!<br />
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This last weekend, Tom and I went to the Kennedy Center and spoke in front of a whole bunch of people about how music was a part of my recovery. We showed a segment from the documentary and then spoke for a bit. This was part of a big event on Friday and Saturday that was called "Sound Health: Music and the Mind" and it talked about the brain and it's connection to music. It was a partnership between the National Institute of Health and the Kennedy Center. I got to meet a lot of really cool and important people like - Musician Ben Folds, Musician Renee Fleming, and Dr. Francis Collins, Director of the NIH. Here is a YouTube link to the panel that Tom and I were a part of on Saturday. Our part begins around minute 11! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzJB3oI4RHM&sns=fb" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzJB3oI4RHM&sns=fb</a><br />
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Thursday, April 27th was yet another milestone in your journey. The stomach tube that has been your constant companion for the length of your recovery was finally removed! Dr. Falkenstein performed the much anticipated procedure and you have been excitedly telling friends and showing off your now tube-free abdomen. The tube has been a bit of a security blanket for us, knowing that we could rely upon it to administer medications and supplement your nutrition or fluids when necessary, but you have worked really hard the past few months to eat well, stay hydrated and take all of your medications orally so that you could reach this momentous occasion. </div>
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Last week you did some research to find a eco-friendly way to dispose of your expired medications from previous years. You independently printed off details of two options and showed them to Mum. Luckily, there was a collection day on Saturday in Loudoun county, and you handed over the meds to Lieutenant Prince at the PD in Middleburg! They bring the medications to the DEA where they are incinerated, avoiding making their way into our waterways. </div>
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Today is an important day for A Place to Be, the organization that has done so much to help your recovery through therapy, music and friendships. It is "Give Choose", which is a day for people to donate to local non-profits. You have been busy over the last week to promote this and encourage people to donate. It isn't too late to give today! Here is the link for any blog followers that would like to contribute to this great cause! <a href="http://www.givechoose.org/aplacetobeva" target="_blank">http://www.givechoose.org/aplacetobeva</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are some milestones along your journey that simply take my breath away. April 17, 2017 will always be remembered as one of those Magical Milestones. For the first time in over six years you set out on a road trip with a friend...no Mama Bear, no aide, no nurse hovering over you. Of course it wasn't just any friend you set off with. Ben has been at your side and involved off and on in your recovery for over three years. He knows your strengths, your challenges, the potential pitfalls and the medications you cannot miss. He is the perfect Wing Man for such an adventure. With Tami's incredible organizational skills, you were deployed with everything you, Ben and Toliver might possibly need. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So off you went <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_608285750" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">on Sunday</span></span> to Boston to cheer Charlotte on in her quest to complete the Boston Marathon for the third time, raising over $22,000 for the Boston Medical Center which the Davis family matched for A Place to Be in your honor!!! You just had to be there for her...and you were! </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for Charlotte's courage, perseverance and friendship and to the whole Davis Clan for their generosity and for welcoming you, Ben and Toliver into their tribe's loving embrace for the entire event. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Thanks to Nick Weeden for his faithful friendship over the long course of your recovery and for opening his home to our road weary warriors upon arriving in Boston. Many thanks to Ben for making the whole adventure possible and for long hours behind the wheel, apparently brightened with loads of boisterous song and merriment! Thank you to all who donated to Charlotte's amazing run. And as always our thanks to countless friends, extended families, doctors, nurses, therapists, prayer warriors and believers that have stood by your side through the good and bad days, always encouraging us and helping us hold on to the impossible vision that such an adventure just might be possible...some day!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And of course, thank you Forrest for your crazy optimism, contagious sense of humor, dauntless determination, and endless hard work making my wildest dreams for you come true. I can hardly wait to see what comes next....</span></div>
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As many of you know, my friend Charlotte Davis has run the Boston Marathon the past two years in my honor. She has decided to run a third (and final time) this year!!! Her goal is to raise $20,000 on behalf of the Boston Medical Center, and whatever she raises will be matched by her amazing family and donated to the "Forrest Allen Financial Aid Fund" at A Place to Be. This fund helps to make sure that families in need can receive the blessing of music therapy just like I did! We are planning a trip so that I can be in Boston on marathon day to cheer Charlotte on and greet her at the finish line. Today is "Match Monday", which means that any donation given on Charlotte's page today will be doubled! Please consider giving. Here is the link: <a href="https://www.crowdrise.com/bostonmedicalcenterboston2017/fundraiser/charlottedavis2" target="_blank">https://www.crowdrise.com/bostonmedicalcenterboston2017/fundraiser/charlottedavis2</a></div>
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<br />Tami Ericksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03216613947083514020noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555377803207503556.post-64935183971236028942017-01-23T13:25:00.000-05:002017-01-23T13:25:01.572-05:00Six Years Out and Still Growing<br />
Life is Flying By Now Forrest. January 14th was the sixth anniversary of your accident. It always gives me pause. That catastrophic day could have gone so many different ways. But there were angels there on the slopes with you. They wrapped their protective arms around you and set you on your new path. This path turned into a most challenging, and yet remarkable, odyssey filled with unimaginable obstacles. You encountered periods of dizzying heights alternating with stretches of endlessly gaping and bottomless black holes. But through it all, you not only persevered, you have grown...learning how to spread your long wings and soar above all of the hurdles. What a ride you have taken us all on. I have learned so much along the way; patience (some), the power of faith and hope, the joy of true friends, the daily miracles of recovery, the importance of laughter and resiliency, the real meaning of unconditional love. Thank you Forrest for having the courage and tenacity to face each day with humor and resolve. Now with your big feet planted on solid ground you are able to offer a smile and a lend hand to those just beginning their own journey of recovery.<br />
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So perhaps this blog has served its purpose, chronicling many of the ups and downs of Forrest's journey. In sharing our story with those who follow, our goal is to shine the light of hope on their path. We have learned that no matter how bleak the situation might be, as long as you have hope, anything is truly possible.<br />
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So many wonderful things have happened since our last post. Here are some of the highlights that Forrest wrote the captions for:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Great to see Mita at the Middleburg Parade!<br />She was my Nanny when I was a little mite!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And the visit from aunt Tricia was great as well!<br />She marched with Toliver and me in the CCI group</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For my Birthday we went to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. <br />It was AWESOME!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It was freezing the day we picked up our tree but we had a Very Merry Christmas with Austin home from Duke.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It makes me feel better to have Toliver around before surgery. I got my IVC filter removed!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">AT HOME WITH MY FAMILY for Christmas, feeling good and Happy!</td></tr>
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We have been so very grateful for everyone's support through the Blog over these challenging years. The Blog has been a powerful way to share our journey and your feedback and encouragement have meant the world to us. Now that life is stable and good, we will try to update the Blog at least monthly in order to share our many blessings with you. We have learned how important a spirit of Daily Gratitude is and we have much to be Grateful for.<br />
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May God Bless each of you in this New Year with Love, Light Joy & Health,<br />
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Rae Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13573504870010387977noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555377803207503556.post-50379866841397847312016-11-29T22:53:00.001-05:002016-11-29T23:34:34.103-05:00It is Great to be Home!!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Tami Ericksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03216613947083514020noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555377803207503556.post-43199965228179641152016-11-17T10:11:00.001-05:002016-11-17T10:11:29.682-05:00Home Again!!!<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">We made it!!! With Dr. Kumar's blessing after reviewing your CT, Tami's amazing support, your good humor and nurse Pauline joyfully pulling all the paper work together, we broke out of Hopkins yesterday afternoon!!!</span><br />
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Rae Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13573504870010387977noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555377803207503556.post-10679855952603985162016-11-15T21:18:00.002-05:002016-11-15T21:18:55.083-05:00Update from Toliver<div style="text-align: center;">
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Dr. Kumar says that Forrest has never looked or sounded better! I think his improved noggin' looks pretty awesome. Forrest's new Hickman IV port was causing him a little bit of pain today and the drain in his head is really bothering him. But....great news - the drains are supposed to come out in the morning and we should be BrightWood bound TOMORROW afternoon!!!! </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">With your fever behind you and the pain more manageable, you keep a cheerful outlook all day long, even though you are "NPO" (nothing to eat or drink) ALL day until they can finally get you into Interventional Radiology for the placement of your new Central IV line. This Hickman Line will deliver the high powered antibiotics to you, just above your courageous heart, for the next six weeks.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">In the late afternoon, as your gurney approaches the surgical suite where they place this line, your old pal, Dr. McCord, with his entourage in tow, comes out to enthusiastically greet you. He and his team marvel at your beautiful cranium, your characteristic good humor and of course your gorgeous service dog, Toliver. Dr. McCord returns your grin, tenderly placing his hand on your shoulder, and tells you that he still has your Team 44 bracelet from last year. He keeps it on his nightstand where he sees it every day! As they wheel you into the room you can be heard joking and laughing with this team about reggae music!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Back in your room Toliver is delighted to have you safely back in his care. Up on your bed for a snuggle, with his tail wagging happily, he offers you his favorite toy to play with. The moment is precious, so I ask. You shrug your one good shoulder and explain to me how you do it ... "I just don't think about the bad things that have happened or the surgery ahead of me". "Mmmmmm, What do you think about when you're facing a painful or scary procedure?" I really want to know. Smiling your crooked smile, you respond, "I think about all the happy times and the fact that I'm Alive....That's a good thing." True. So True Forrest. You make it sound so easy. But I know it isn't.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">God Bless you, Darlin' and God Bless all your amazing doctors, surgeons, nurses, therapists, family, friends, prayer warriors, and followers who have made this crazy journey not just possible, but amazing, insightful and empowering.</span><br />
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We are hoping and praying that the fever is just post operative inflammation and not an indication that the infection is taking a hold of Forrest's new bone grafts. Please join us in offering a special prayer for Maria and her son Numita who suffered a stroke last July, as they battle their way out of the dark and into a brighter future. Forrest reminds us that Miracles do happen every day.</div>
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Tami Ericksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03216613947083514020noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555377803207503556.post-19646427318540026282016-11-12T22:53:00.001-05:002016-11-12T22:53:32.193-05:00Post Op Day Two<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">A rough day, Champ. Transitioning from IV pain medicine to oral after such a major surgery is tough. By mid afternoon it was clearly not working. A second NSAID drug was added bringing some relief. When repeatedly queried by the nurses about your pain level you smiled and resorted to your go to response: "Well I'm alive, right?!?" Reading your Facebook messages and looking through pictures of good times with your friends helped take your mind off of the pain.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">One of the highlights from yesterday also helped us get through this rough patch. Your nurse, Valerie, exclaimed upon your arrival to 4D, "Forrest, I took care of you as a nursing student two years ago over in Peds after you had a major surgery." She was so excited to see you doing amazingly well now. She shared with us later that at the time she had doubts if she had made the right career choice, but that taking care of you and following your progress convinced her that she had! I hope we get to have Valerie as your nurse again before you are discharged.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Midday the Infectious Diseases doctor stopped by...on a week end, probably not a good sign. Turns out that the surveillance cultures Dr Kumar took during surgery turned up the same bad bacteria you have had before. Even though there were no signs of active infection, this specialist recommends we hit this bacteria fast and hard to protect your new bone grafts. So today you began continuous IV antibiotic therapy and Monday </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">you will have another central IV line surgically placed. That way you can continue these big gun antibiotics through continuous infusion at home...again. Hopefully since Dr Kumar removed all of your old hardware, coupled with this aggressive therapy, we can knock this bacteria out once and for all.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">The pain kept you uncomfortably in bed all day today, but Toliver really wanted to take you for a walk this evening. Once up on your feet and out of your room, Toliver proudly escorted you around and around the unit for 10 minutes! Hopefully tomorrow</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> the sun will still be shining and it will be a better day...maybe we can even make it outside to the garden!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Rest well tonight,</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> Champ. Tomorrow</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> will be better.</span><br />
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