The Power Wheelchair


Today was a busy day for Aaron.  Sam and I got to Magee a little before 10:00 this morning and Aaron had something going on from that time until around 6:00 this evening.  No wonder he’s tired!   He had his first “test drive” on his power wheelchair today.  He navigates the wheelchair by tapping on his headrest (left or right or back) with his head and this sends a command to the chair to move.  The hard part for Aaron was the sensitivity of the headset. You only need to tap it lightly and it reacts.    The Physical Therapist had him riding through the halls and he’d get the chair going round in circles (not on purpose), which we all found to be quite humorus.  It was great to see him laugh at himself.  Of course, he was a bit disappointed when he was told he could not yet take the wheelchair because he needed a little more practice with it.  It was very entertaining for him!!    

Luke Songer stopped in to see Aaron today, which was a surprise.  Thanks for your visit, Luke.    Aaron also had another visitor, a former patient of Magee, who was in a severe accident and suffered a paralyzing injury about  5 years ago.  He walked into Aaron’s room and shared his story with Aaron today,  providing some helpful insight.   That was very encouraging for Aaron. 

Aaron was having a good bit of pain in his neck today (and no, I don’t mean me).  True pain which his medication wasn’t helping.  He tried to do the trach collar, but it’s difficult WITHOUT neck pain, so that didn’t go as well as we would have liked.  But Aaron’s going to go back at it tomorrow, as long as the pain eases up.  

So, stay tuned for the next update!  And in the mean time, please continue to pray and/or send good thoughts Aaron’s way!   Thanks!


16 thoughts on “The Power Wheelchair

  • Cindy Johns

    Hi Aaron Dont know if you remember me or not Your former Kindergarten teacher Your Pap and my daddy worked together at the Patriot News and they still get together for breakfast. I have known your mom, Dennie and Debbie for a long time Please know you have been in my prayers and i am rooting for you to make daily progress Keep up the great work You are strong I will continue to check your blog Love and prayers Tell Billy I said hi when you see him.

  • Venisha Patterson

    I am glad to see you are continuing to make great progress! 🙂 Keep up the good work and as always I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

  • Dale Phillips

    Aaron, glad to see that someone is finally going to teach you how to drive. haha. Keep up the good work buddy.

  • Jaime Bennett

    Aww Tracy, it’s amazing you check in! You were his favorite nurse for a reason ; )…thanks again for everything. I actually take showers at home now! Ha! And um.. Maybe not the full blown beard, but 2 weeks no shave, super hot, cmon now!!! Take care!! Love, Jaime

  • Shauna Hankerson

    Hey Aaron…Just stopping by to say hello & of course to check out how much you’ve progressed. Keep up the good work. Still keeping you in mind and praying for you always. Remember to stay positive & to keep your spirits high…Luv ya!

    P.S. Your family & friends are THE best!

  • Brittany Burkett

    Keep truckin Aaron! Thinking and praying for you! Your so strong and will beat this thing. I’m happy to hear all this progress you’ve been making! Hope to see you soon. Good luck, be strong and Go Dolphins 🙂

  • Mammaw Wood

    Dear Aaron You will get the hang of that chair in no time. Hope each day goes a little better. With all the prayers coming your way, you’ll be whipping around soon. We love you and pray for you constantly. Mammaw and Pappaw Wood

  • SERGIO GONZALEZ

    KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, HOPE TO GET OUT THERE SOON TO SEE YOU, ME AND TIFF ARE ALWAYS THINKING OF YOU

  • Terry

    A-Ron – Keep up the good work and enjoy the food! We all miss you and can’t wait to see you as soon as possible. Keep working hard…Terry

  • Amy Meyer

    Aaron i dont know why but i can really picture you doing donuts in your wheelchair …..so funny…..keep upi the good spirits an have fun with your therapy it might make you forget its therapy .. good job

    love ya
    amy

  • Karen Hicks

    Hey Bud,

    Glad to hear you are learning to get around on the powerchair, it will give you a lot more independence. I loved the note from your nurse from ARMC. I can see that you have touched her and she’s only known you for a short time…wow, I knew you were a charmer, but I really didn’t know how good you are. Have a good day, hope things go well with whatever they have on your schedule. Praying for you! Love you!!!!!

  • Tracey(ur fav RN from ARMC!)

    wow Aaron! you rock! off the vent, EATING, and mobile!! thank you so much for this blog and allowing me into your life after the trauma center. We don’t get the opportunity to witness first hand what happens after someone who we have cared for and truly care for leaves us. so thank you again and don’t forget your promise to come back and see me. btw- much better! sorry Jamie, but he’s so much hotter beardless!! Hope ur doing well too. Aaron’s so lucky to have you love and support him the way you do!

  • Sue and Carl

    Thanks for the update, Diane! I love hearing how his day went. Can’t wait to see him in the automated wheelchair!

  • Jen Miller

    hey aaron i am so glad to see u making progress! all my thoughts and prayers are for you! much love Jen Miller
    P.S. you are doing such an amazing job! keep up the good work!

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