We continue to see little improvements. On Luke's left hand, his pointer and thumb finger are no longer tight...I think it is just a matter of time until his entire hand loosens up. He is responding good to the therapy program. One part of the program is to have him move his arms like he is swimming. He will move his arm back up on the mat about 70% of the time which is great! As for the speech part (swallowing,) he has completely mastered that. He is eating so good now! I was able to cut up cantaloupe into small pieces and also give him some macaroni and cheese the other day (Kraft, not the baby food kind.) He is moving his body a lot. On Monday we have an EEG scheduled at PCH. We are hoping for no seizure activity so we can get him off of the anti-seizure medicine. The folks that designed the new program really do not like him being on that. They will wean him off
as long as he is still showing no seizure activity. We also start another round of oxygen therapy again on Monday. Then on Tuesday we have a phone conference with the NACD to see what they say about how Luke is responding to the program. Please pray for positive results with the EEG on Monday!
Also many of
you have requested more pictures. One is Luke with his cousin Tyler, and the other...Well on Friday we had a special surprise. Kelly from our church brought us dinner. She called before to tell us her husband was one of the fire fighters that responded the night Luke got hurt. She asked if he could come by also. So, we got to meet two of the GREAT men that played such a HUGE part in helping Luke out that night. I think it is so cool that someone from our church responded and was able to pray for Luke right away (although he did not know at the time we went to Rockpoint.) Anyway, we are so incredibly thankful for all of the firefighters from Rural Metro as well as the crews from the MCSO, Southwest Ambulance, and Air-e-vac that helped Luke that night.
Thanks so much for continuing to check on Luke and keeping him in your prayers...it means more to us than you could ever know! Baby steps...but the gladiator is getting there...one day at a time. Believe!
as long as he is still showing no seizure activity. We also start another round of oxygen therapy again on Monday. Then on Tuesday we have a phone conference with the NACD to see what they say about how Luke is responding to the program. Please pray for positive results with the EEG on Monday!Also many of
you have requested more pictures. One is Luke with his cousin Tyler, and the other...Well on Friday we had a special surprise. Kelly from our church brought us dinner. She called before to tell us her husband was one of the fire fighters that responded the night Luke got hurt. She asked if he could come by also. So, we got to meet two of the GREAT men that played such a HUGE part in helping Luke out that night. I think it is so cool that someone from our church responded and was able to pray for Luke right away (although he did not know at the time we went to Rockpoint.) Anyway, we are so incredibly thankful for all of the firefighters from Rural Metro as well as the crews from the MCSO, Southwest Ambulance, and Air-e-vac that helped Luke that night.Thanks so much for continuing to check on Luke and keeping him in your prayers...it means more to us than you could ever know! Baby steps...but the gladiator is getting there...one day at a time. Believe!
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Our community is full of GREAT people. Hats off to Rural Metro and the fire fighters who came to visit Luke. Keep up the good work!!!
Desert Mountain is behind you all the way. We log in to your updates and celebrate your successes and pray for the BEST outcome! Even with our busy days we stop, even if it is just a moment, and remember and believe!
We think of you each and every day Luke and keep praying for you and your family. Keep thosesteps coming Luke - it will all come together soon! We Believe Believe Believe
Keeping the Faith,
Monahan Family
Stacey and Mike, It is hard for you guys to see the progress that Luke is making because you are with him each day. I do not see him that often and even it is has been just a week between visits, I see improvement each time. Keep up the hard work on his therapy. It is making a difference. Soon he will be able to articulate words and hopefully get those eyes open so he can see more. Progress, progress.......you have made believers out of all of us.
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