We went to the first speech therapy, Breanna feels we should do therapy at least two times a week for the next three months. Tuesday we go to our first occupational therapy. Jared doesn't use his right hand like he should be, he claims it is broken and that he is left handed. With therapies running two-three times a week for three hours, they don't want him going to school for awhile. However, they decided that if he takes one "fun" class on the days we don't have therapy, it may be okay.
We went to the school and talked to the vice-principal and enrolled Jared into a foods class. Hmmm.....I may rethink that one, Jared is not able to use knives, and he has a problem with impulsivity still...that could be hazardous!
After much begging by Jared and his friends, I allowed Jared to stay at the school for an hour to attend an assembly. Only, after explaining all the hazards, precautions and help Jared would need. Several girls were more than willing to circle around him and create a barrier so he wouldn't be knocked down. That was a little scary for me to let him go, but I survived.
I think Jared would also benefit by going to seminary a couple of mornings, so I think that is what we will try to set up next week.
It's been a little difficult for me to get back into the swing of real life again. I like to sleep in late with Jared and then it takes us all day to do nothing. But, that is all about to change with therapies starting. We go tomorrow at eight am, yikes!
Jared loved being back to school and showing off his scar! He is pretty proud of it, he says he wants to keep his hair short so everyone will be able to see his battle wound. He's still funny!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Miracles - March 22nd
After receiving phone calls and texts asking how we are, I decided I should probably update...
Jared is doing AmaZiNG! He got his fifty stitches out yesterday and then we went for a haircut. Now his hair matches all around. He's looking pretty slick!
Tomorrow we go to our first Speech Therapy. Wish us luck! We should find out when he can go back to school, IF his mom allows him too!! He actually asked me today if he could go tomorrow with the comment, "Mom, take advantage, because how often will I ask to go to school."
Things have been pretty quiet, although I have learned that going grocery shopping is too much for Jared and me...I feel like I'm shopping with a four year old. After a small tantrum in the store today, we came home and we both took a two hour nap.
I am amazed at how the pieces of this miracle puzzle continue to roll in...my friend Jessica stopped by on her way through town on Monday night. Talking with her, she reminded me how I mentioned before, that our move to St George was going to be a rescue for Jared. Perhaps, more than we will ever know!
I received a phone call today from the helicopter pilot checking on Jared. She mentioned that she was talking with one of the emergency room nurses and he said he fully expected Jared to hemorrhage out before they could land in Vegas. When he heard that Jared was walking and doing great he was surprised.
She then told me how St George has only had a fixed wing until January 18th, just thirteen days before Jared's accident. To help you understand what that means...TIME, time Jared did not have. If they were still using fixed wing Jared would have had to be transported by ambulance to the airport and then flown to the Vegas airport and then take another ambulance to the hospital. This is precious time that he didn't have. I am so grateful that they had a helicopter. The pilot told me that the other reason why she called was to see if we could be their WOW Story. The community of St George helped to fund the purchase of the helicopter, and they want to do a story about Jared. A while after I hung up from the pilot, I realized how important that piece of the puzzle was, to have a helicopter ready to leave immediately. Miracles continue...Miracles are all around! It's been a little bit of an emotional day recognizing everything that has happened. I know that our Heavenly Father had all of the pieces lined out and ready for Jared's rescue.
Jared is doing AmaZiNG! He got his fifty stitches out yesterday and then we went for a haircut. Now his hair matches all around. He's looking pretty slick!
Tomorrow we go to our first Speech Therapy. Wish us luck! We should find out when he can go back to school, IF his mom allows him too!! He actually asked me today if he could go tomorrow with the comment, "Mom, take advantage, because how often will I ask to go to school."
Things have been pretty quiet, although I have learned that going grocery shopping is too much for Jared and me...I feel like I'm shopping with a four year old. After a small tantrum in the store today, we came home and we both took a two hour nap.
I am amazed at how the pieces of this miracle puzzle continue to roll in...my friend Jessica stopped by on her way through town on Monday night. Talking with her, she reminded me how I mentioned before, that our move to St George was going to be a rescue for Jared. Perhaps, more than we will ever know!
I received a phone call today from the helicopter pilot checking on Jared. She mentioned that she was talking with one of the emergency room nurses and he said he fully expected Jared to hemorrhage out before they could land in Vegas. When he heard that Jared was walking and doing great he was surprised.
She then told me how St George has only had a fixed wing until January 18th, just thirteen days before Jared's accident. To help you understand what that means...TIME, time Jared did not have. If they were still using fixed wing Jared would have had to be transported by ambulance to the airport and then flown to the Vegas airport and then take another ambulance to the hospital. This is precious time that he didn't have. I am so grateful that they had a helicopter. The pilot told me that the other reason why she called was to see if we could be their WOW Story. The community of St George helped to fund the purchase of the helicopter, and they want to do a story about Jared. A while after I hung up from the pilot, I realized how important that piece of the puzzle was, to have a helicopter ready to leave immediately. Miracles continue...Miracles are all around! It's been a little bit of an emotional day recognizing everything that has happened. I know that our Heavenly Father had all of the pieces lined out and ready for Jared's rescue.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
March 17th
We made it to St George on Tuesday...it is good to be back home! The young women's group put up cut out balloons and posters all over our door to welcome Jared home...it was awesome!
It was strange letting Jared sleep in his own room, it was like having a newborn again...I don't know how many times I got up to check on him, but he did just fine.
Last night the youth group came over to see Jared. We are lucky to be living in a wonderful ward. I will miss it dearly. We will be moving to a home in a month, I will miss the friends I have made here.
The swelling in Jared's face has almost gone away...almost. He is doing well and his memories of St George are returning. Some of his friends have stopped by see him.
Thank you for your continued prayers. Jared begins out-patient therapy next week, then we can find out when he can go back to school and for how long. He still gets tired in the afternoon, but overall he is doing better.
HappY St. PatRiCks DaY!
It was strange letting Jared sleep in his own room, it was like having a newborn again...I don't know how many times I got up to check on him, but he did just fine.
Last night the youth group came over to see Jared. We are lucky to be living in a wonderful ward. I will miss it dearly. We will be moving to a home in a month, I will miss the friends I have made here.
The swelling in Jared's face has almost gone away...almost. He is doing well and his memories of St George are returning. Some of his friends have stopped by see him.
Thank you for your continued prayers. Jared begins out-patient therapy next week, then we can find out when he can go back to school and for how long. He still gets tired in the afternoon, but overall he is doing better.
HappY St. PatRiCks DaY!
Sunday, March 13, 2011
March 13th
Jared has been running a fever all day and his poor face is swollen. I ended up taking Jared back to the hospital at four this morning because of his fever. It was weird I was dreaming that he was running a fever of a 101.5, when I woke up I took his temp and that's exactly what it was. I took him in and spent three hours there, he is okay now. I just gave him some lortab, the first one since seven last night, and he is loopy!!! He is finally feeling better from the fever.
I cooked dinner tonight for the first time in six weeks! We had our traditional "fun" St. Patty's day dinner! Enjoyed some family.
He is so funny right now...
I cooked dinner tonight for the first time in six weeks! We had our traditional "fun" St. Patty's day dinner! Enjoyed some family.
He is so funny right now...
Saturday, March 12, 2011
March 12th
Back in Tooele until Tuesday.
We were released from the hospital at 11 this morning. I wasn't expecting to get out until late afternoon. Jared did so well, he was released early.
Jared only needed morphine for the first two hours after surgery. Then he only used lortab twice in the next fifteen hours. He hasn't used anything since nine this morning! He says he feels great. Jared had to have a drain line pulled from his scalp and a CAT scan, everything went smooth and he looks awesome, even though he has only half of his head shaved. You would think they would shave it all, considering how much they charge for surgery!
When the doctor told him we could leave he stood up and did a little dance in the hallway. We went and spent some more time with our little friend Bella before we left. We are so excited, she started walking on her own yesterday, she is amazing! We wish her continued success!
We were released from the hospital at 11 this morning. I wasn't expecting to get out until late afternoon. Jared did so well, he was released early.
Jared only needed morphine for the first two hours after surgery. Then he only used lortab twice in the next fifteen hours. He hasn't used anything since nine this morning! He says he feels great. Jared had to have a drain line pulled from his scalp and a CAT scan, everything went smooth and he looks awesome, even though he has only half of his head shaved. You would think they would shave it all, considering how much they charge for surgery!
When the doctor told him we could leave he stood up and did a little dance in the hallway. We went and spent some more time with our little friend Bella before we left. We are so excited, she started walking on her own yesterday, she is amazing! We wish her continued success!
Friday, March 11, 2011
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