Timothy just finished his last therapy session of the day and is resting. The highlight of our day was a big box from cousin Corey and his friend, Jessica. It contains all kinds of items to keep him entertained and working--3-D puzzles, slinky, airplane models, card games, rubber chicken that hatches an egg (to be squeezed with the right hand), a UP train engine plus home-baked cookies, and some other good stuff. Timothy was quite impressed.
This week he has really taken an interest in his greeting cards and e-mails. He often says, "Why even such and such knows about me and sent a card. Isn't that somethin'?"
Last night for the first time Timothy wanted to read this blog because so many people refer to it in their cards and messages. He didn't understand what they were talking about. He just read the last three entries. He was very touched by the comments his Aunt Susie and Erin had made. Said he would read more later. All of the caring from everyone is just overwhelming.
There is a sixteen year-old boy here with brain injuries, and we have become acquainted with his family. The step-mother came to Timothy's room this week, and was so amazed at his progress. She said, "Timothy is an inspiration for our family." Their son is still in that stage of kinda staring but not yet quite awake. I so hope for the best for them. I know just how they feel.
If I had my life to live over again, I would become an occupational therapist. I have the deepest respect for Brooke and her work.
Well, I may be rambling...Thanks for reading!
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Phyllis,
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking the time to write on your blog. It really helps everyone keep in touch with Timothy's progress. I think you'd be amazed if you could see all the people who check it. I saw the blogsite address on the bulletin board at the post office. Gee, I wonder who did that...
Timothy, Tim, Phyllis and family:
ReplyDeleteI always check your blog first thing when I get on the computer and then I tell Kelton about the progress. We are so happy to hear how much progress Timothy has made. We know that he will be another success story on the wall at Madonna! I remember reading those and thinking WOW! It was amazing. I think you will be up there before long also! Keep up the good work! Your in our thoughts and prayers! Susan and Kelton
My friends are all following the blog along with emails I'm sending out with Timmy's progress updated. Sometimes we don't realize just how many people our lives touch until something like this happens. All my friends feel like they know my 3 Nephews already because they have to listen to me brag about them all the time. Many, many people are standing behind Timmy pushing him on his way to total recovery. And he is delivering nothing short of a miracle! Thanks everyone!
ReplyDeleteI just want to say Tim is so lucky to have such a wonderful family. I'm not sure he will ever know the extent of what his parents have did for him and how great his brothers have been in being active in his recovery. I am truley proud to know the Dannars.
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome he is doing so well. I keep praying for him. I know the 16 yr old you are talking about. When you see them again tell them that everyone from OPR is still praying for him as well. I share time story with patients family to show them there is hope and I tell people j work with so everyone can pray for tim. Hope he has a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteSorry Mrs Danner that is supposed to say Tim's Story not time story (my phone has auto correct and I didn't catch that before I hit post) and the j is supposed to be an i. I think I will refrain from posting comments from my phone, I obviously wasn't paying much attention!
ReplyDeleteI do the same as Susan...I read the blog first thing and update Robbie. Of course Tim has kept him updated too but it's nice having progress reports on here! I'll say it again...Madonna is an amazing place! Think about you all every day.
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