Getting ready to go home is a lot of work. We've been meeting with medical suppliers, home nurses, therapists and more to make sure we have everything in place for the transition. Everything is coming together. The kids in the neighborhood were asking to see Garren's room today. They are as excited as we are for Garren to come home.
This morning, I asked Garren to smile again. His lip curled up just a little on the right side. So cool. So I asked him to smile for Wren, which he did. Then I had Tara and Emily together, I asked Garren to smile. When he did, those two girls teared up. Garren's smile brought the girls to tears. I was talking to Tara today about some of the things we will be doing with Garren at home. We had him sitting up on the mat, upright, leaning back against a foam wedge. He was doing a great job holding his head steady. Everyone who walked in the room said "Wow, Garren, you look great sitting up!" I thought back to 5 weeks ago, when we first moved to the rehab floor. Garren has come a long ways. The thought of him sitting, moving his head, smiling, communicating with his eyes, was far from our minds.
Thanks to all of you for your continued prayers. We;ve got a lot of adjustments to make over the next few days.
6 comments:
It's so amazing to hear all of the changes in just the two weeks since we were there. God is awesome! (... and so is Garren!) Tell him Aunt Paulette loves him.
I have to thankyou for this blog. My son was just diagnosed with autism and I have been devastated. I get such inspiration from reading your words everyday. Baby steps to recovery are wonderful steps. I am so happy for the progress Garren is making. You inspire me to think positive and focus on God and his healing powers. thankyou...
Sandy
And just reading about it brings tears to our eyes! I hope you're planning to keep the blog going once you're home. I know that it will probably be overwhelming and a lot of work, to say the least, once Garren is home, but I suppose for selfish reasons, you're still able to write. We're excited for all of you to be together again and we will continue to pray for Garren's healing and a smooth transition for all. In for the long haul, The Sisk Family
So much has happned in these past 8 weeks, it seems incredible...yet, God has so amazed all of us with all the "baby" steps that Garren has taken, and all the lives that have been changed through Garren and this experieces for you and Nancy and the girls...When you go home, please continue to update us with your lives, as you desire to...not that we want to pry, but we still want to pray....love & prayers, Sandy & Russ
So happy to continue to hear all the progress, Pastor Gefforey and Nancy. Our prayers will continue.
Your family has been such an inspiration to so many people. God has worked through Garren and your family to touch so many people. I am so happy that he will finally be going home. The hospital "life" is no fun. My son has special needs and had a trach placed when he was 11 months old and he will be 5 next month .If you need help with home health care providers,medical supplier,etc. Please contact me april_hinson@live.com. God Bless
The Hinson family
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