Other than Aunt Deb’s mishap, it was a great start of the week for the fam. First with a pleasant visit from Pastor Scott(from Greg & Gina’s church) and then the whole crew present. Greg, Gina, Diane, Deb, and I were all there as Aaron got ready for his follow-up with the neurosurgeon from Jefferson Hospital regarding his neck surgery. This was his second follow-up visit since the accident. One more follow-up appointment and we’re home free! So after a decent trip in the ambulance over to Jefferson Hospital (the rest of us had a great little stroll through LOVE park to get there), everything looked great!! Aaron no longer has to wear that big thick blue and white Miami ATC neck collar thing! I was supposed to take a picture of him without it, but got too caught up in the moment of him looking good without it on. Sorry, we’ll get one up soon!
Shortly after he got back, he went off the vent for a few hours. A couple annoying mucous plugs later, they decided to put him back on. But after a weekend of quite a few mucous plugs, this was a good accomplishment for Aaron. He went through a really intense physical therapy session while he was off the vent, and his oxygen saturation levels remained really high, which is GOOD : )
OH, and we appreciate all your nice comments regarding the engagement! He is on speaker phone with Tory and I as I write this blog, so forgive me if it’s all over the place. Between a tired 4 yr old, Aaron talking over his trach, the PHILLIES winning(hope it stays that way), and my stomach screaming because it’s hungry, oh and the nurse, respiratory therapist in and out of his room…..I’m trying to write a blog that has lots of fun new information for you all! Tory is now counting to 20 and keeps skipping 15 and Aaron is trying to correct her. Quite fun. But yeah, the engagement was crazy unexpected, but a pleasant surprise and an interesting story having it happen on Magee Rehab’s roof. Ha! Thanks again everyone!
Tuesday should be a good day for Aaron. He has the stim bike scheduled for both his arms and legs tomorrow, so we’ll be anxious for Diane’s blogs tomorrow night to let ya know how it goes!
Everyone keep Aaron in your prayers and he says hello (speaker phone)!!
Great Job Aaron! Keep up the hard work, and congratulations to you and Jaime! I’m very excited to meet the future Mrs. Forman.. and Tory 😉
Greg,Diane,Gina and Sam… you are an awesome family and we are so happy that Jaime and Tory are going to be part of it! and of course, we are getting the best son-in-law in the world!
Aaron, we can’t wait to see you without that thing around your neck!
We love you!
Aaron,
It was a great day yesterday even though there were no “off the vent” records set. Remember not that long ago when any time off of the vent was spent in silence with your eyes closed and we all tip toed around the room so as not to cause you stress. You now do therapy, laugh, talk, & eat and handle it with strength & confidence. Also, it is great to see you without the collar. More of your handsome face to see!
We are thrilled about the engagement. Jaime, you are beautiful….and even more so on the inside. We can’t wait for you & Tory to become part of the family……you already are!
Looking forward to seeing you on Wednasday.
Hope that you have a great day with your mom today.
We love you!
Dad & Gina
Thanks, Jaime. Considering all that you had going on, you wrote a great update! You are now my favorite multi-tasker!
Love –
Your FMIL