Thursday, March 26, 2009

Hump Day

So here we are, middle of the week, half of the weeks appointments done, and were finally getting a chance to write something. Man these days and weeks seem to be flying by. Remember a time when summer used to take forever to get here? Not anymore. I just wish I could type as fast as the days go by......dare to dream.

Met with another group of social workers today. This time they were from California Children Services, and we had a nice visit at our house. We like for them to come to our house as it just feels more relaxed, and they can get a chance to see who we really are, and how we live. I don't know, maybe that's what they are thinking too. They will be helping with some of Jerry's equipment needs and guiding us through some of the bizillion questions that we have. They were very nice folks that have Jerry's best interest at hand. After they left, it was get Jerry ready for his first appointment/evaluation at Dominican Rehab Center. He will be going there twice a week also for physical and occupational therapy, so we will have to sort out what he will be doing there, and what he will be doing at SCI-FIT, as to get the best possible combination of the both. Jerry and Katie were both pleased to have met Mary-Anne, his new therapist, and she evaluated Jerry with some exercises to see what he can, and connot do yet, to try to set up a program that will benefit him most. It was off to Taco's Moreno's after that for lunch with Chris, Luke and Torrie, the same guy's that took Jerry out to the movies last night in the shaggin-wagon. It was nice for Jerry to get to get out spend some time with his friends alone, although it was a little uneasy for his mother and I. Still new to this I guess. Oh well, everything went fine and it's nice for him to have the kind of friends that we can feel comfortable in letting him go with. Thanks guys, we are proud of you all!

Well tomorrow is coming apon us quickly, and we have another big day. Sci-fit, belated birthday bash(Luke), and a cougar softball game so I'll just say goodnight, and God bless.
Thank You Lord for a nausea free day today,and I pray for the same tommorrow.
Dennis

4 comments:

M-B M. said...

the shaggin wagon? that is fantastic.

Anonymous said...

Its great that Jerry was able to go out with his friends. Jerry I'm so proud of you, you have gone through so much but you have not giving-up. I know God will heal you because He helps those that help themselves you have always had alot of determination and that is what it takes to get through this. I love you so much and pray for the best for you. I pray that God will heal you from the nausea, and I pray for many more good days.

Love
Grandma

Anonymous said...

I want you all to know that even though I don't post a comment everyday, I check and read your progress every morning. We continue to pray for God's perfect peace and plan to unfold; and we praise him with you for his provisions, blessings and the gift of faith he has given you.
Candace

Anonymous said...

Dennis and Katie - again your trust and faith has extended to so many people. As much as it was challenging letting the shaggin-wagon off the mountain, sans a family member, the trust you put in Jerry and his friends was monumental!! It's back to that time of parental letting go, which in hindsight didn't seem nearly as intense as it does now, under the circumstances. I'm grateful you allowed the kids to go off and Chris was too. He had no idea you'd have them go without one of you - that was HUGE in so many ways. God Bless YOU!!

I loved hearing Jerry's voice on the phone the other day, calling for Chris. Way to support him and his independence, guiding him to educate his friends to a new time management/planning awareness. It's a skill I know they acquire, eventually, and I'm stoked he's helping them pick it up sooner than later.

Mary and I are headed to Chico and Humboldt today for the weekend then Colorado next weekend for college stuff. Irvine is still in the mix, too. So, we're off. I so love reading your updates - thank you, thank you.

Gracious Father, thank you for friendships, through thick and thin. Bless these young men and their dedication to one another, their tenderness and their ability to be real with one another. Thank you for the strength you allowed Katie and Dennis to let their boy go. Their resolve to trust in you and your plan has lead them to another level of reliance on the people you place in their lives. We continue to pray your plan includes complete healing of Jerry's spinal cord. For the goodness of laughter and the presence of friendship, Lord, we are forever grateful.

Love to you Macs,

Trish