We are very thankful

We are very thankful

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

May and June...


BBQ at Jeremy and Jani's

Water Park


Wedding

BBQ Fesitival in Owatonna

Roller Blading

Como Zoo


Owatonna


Granite City


Put JOY in your heart always!

Summer Begins...

God never gives you anything you can't handle. Bumps and turns may come along throughout your journey of life, but make sure you never stumble or fall. Always keep your faith strong in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Jimmy has proven to the world and Doctors that he is a medical miracle and continues to progress more and more everyday.

This past month has been even better than the last. Everyday is a new day and we continue to thank God for all the miracles we have been given. The nice weather has been great to get outdoors and explore. Jimmy has done many fun things, including adventures to Owatonna and Winsted, Como Zoo, roller blading, swimming, going to church and visiting family and friends. Where ever we go, we are able to meet people and share our amazing story of faith. We can't thank God enough for what we have been given and to share a small piece of it with others, makes an impact on their life. Jimmy has such strong faith and continues to touch people all around him. We thank you for all your dedication and support throughout our journey, words can't even say enough about the impact his friends and family have made in Jimmy's life. We are blessed beyond measure and hope to share our blessings with those around us.

Therapy continues to give Jimmy strength and courage. In physical therapy, he continues pool therapy, along with some balancing and standing activities on ground. Jimmy's legs are getting stronger and is able to stand against a wall balancing on his own for a few seconds. Car transfers have gotten a lot easier and he is able to make the motions on his own, entering and exiting car with just balancing assistance. Jimmy can push is wheel chair on his own for short distances and is able to turn and spin with his wheels. We had a few weddings the past couple months and Jimmy would not get off the dance floor. He was a dancing machine with his friends and even stood up for many slow songs and danced with me. Jimmy has taken many steps towards walking. We specifically ask for prayer to strengthen his legs and coordination of his muscles. Jimmy has the potential to walk on his own and be believe he will.

Jimmy started taking speech therapy again and seems to really enjoy it. They are working on a singing technique to speech, using humming and pitch sequencing to help increase his vocal strength. Being the big Karaoke man he is, Jimmy has really enjoyed using his voice more often and sharing his feelings with others. His personality continues to increase everyday and his sense of humor has never gone away! In occupational therapy, Jimmy is now able to brush his teeth with minimal assistance and perform personal hygiene tasks. He is able to dress his upper body of his own and lower body (in bed) with some assistance. We have been working on writing lately and he is able to sign his first name on his own, even in cursive with minimal assistance. He continues to progress everyday in therapy and ask for continued prayers for encouragement and strength.

In July, Jimmy hopes to move to a house in Golden Valley with other residence needing assistance, only about 3 miles from Courage Center. The house will have 24 hour nursing on site and will feel a little more like his own apartment/home. We will be able to decorate his room and possibly paint. Jimmy is so excited about this opportunity and will continue outpatient therapy at Courage Center in July. We will let you know the upcoming dates upon his move.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! Many blessings have been given to us and Jimmy is so happy to continue to receive love and support from all the people that stand by his side! Prayer can move mountains and we thank you for all your prayers and encouragement.

God bless!