Hi, it's Josh. As you probably know, I suffered a brain injury in a car accident on December the 12th, 2010. After 3 weeks in the Paoli Hospital ICU, I was transferred to Bryn Mawr Rehab to begin my recovery. On May 24th, I was discharged to home to finish recovery in the BMR day program. Friends originally set up this blog to help my family more easily communicate with everyone. Please leave a message or comment below (if you choose to) or contact me on Facebook or Gmail. Thanks!
Friday, December 16, 2011
Friday December 16th, 2011
This past week included some tough moments. It was both a
celebration of Josh making it through a year in recovery, and the
"anniversary" of the night of the accident. Bittersweet.
Josh also changed his Facebook status to single this weekend, which is
ok under current circumstances and everyone remains close friends.
Still we move forward. Sam and Dylan came for
dinner on Saturday night and lifted our spirits!
Josh had a great week in therapy. Keystone Mercy basically cut
him off for the last 2 weeks of the year, (to save money).
The angels at Bryn Mawr Rehab scholarshipped Josh in until
January 1st, when he automatically gets his benefits reset
for the new year.
Josh's new shoe modification has helped with standing and walking
and pool therapy continues to push him closer to functioning with less
assistance.
If we don't get a chance to post again before the holidays,
please have yourselves a wonderful time! Hug and kiss your
loved ones.
We love and thank you all for your continued support!
Love,
The Bonjos
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Tuesday December 6th, 2011
Josh had a minor operation last week on his foot. Everything
went great. He is continuing with lots of standing and walking
exercises and the 3 days of therapy each week have really made
a difference. A lift installed in his shoe has made a noticeable
difference in these activities. Josh is working very hard.
Unfortunately, this leaves him exhausted, but he has to do the
work now.
Josh's right arm is continuing to improve in strength and agility.
He can now eat about half of his meals with "Righty", as we call it.
We are coming up on 1 year since the accident. It's hard to believe.
I don't know how we will handle December 12th, 2011. I feel
anxious as the date approaches, reliving that night in 2010 in my mind.
Really, we should treat it like any other day now that we
have our son back with us. We should be hopeful and thankful
for the gift we have been given.
Love you all,
The Bonjos
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