Will's friend Phil V. and his mom Sue came by today for a visit today. Will was so happy to see them (lots of big smiles). We were even able to read his lips fairly well. Took the 3 of us to figure out what he was saying but we were able to understand most it. They were with me in the waiting room later when the nurse came in to tell us to come to Will's room for a surprize.
Will talked today! First time I heard my son's voice since the accident! They put in a special valve so he could speak. They are putting the valve in for only about 10 min every day until he gets stronger but he was so happy to actually talk. First thing he said to me was "Hey Mom I am actually talking wth my own voice! Quick go get Phil!".
It was wonderful to finally hear his voice and boy was he was talking up a storm. He told us he was getting out of there and into Rehab to get his body stronger so he can go HOME already!
His fever was also finally down to normal all day long, so as of right now they are scheduling him for surgery to get the PEG tube in sometime tomorrow. If all goes well and he doesn't spike a fever over night he will get the tubes out of his nose finally. Boy was Will was thrilled to hear that! His temp was bouncing around from 101 up to 104 for the past several days and taking a toll on Will (and us). Last several days were a nightmare and we are hoping and praying that the infections are finally under control.
All in all today was a really wonderful day and we sure needed that. Keep praying for Will. He is sure making more progress than they originally told us! Miracles do happen and with all the prayers we have faith God will continue to help Will heal. Thanks so much again for all your prayers and support.
Love,
Marcia (Will's Mom)
PS - Hey Gayle....see I did post something while you are on vacation....Have fun in Vegas!!!
That's amazing! So glad to hear he's talking and ready to get stronger and come home!!
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful! That really is great news. I'm sure he'll be stronger before you all know it. Please tell me if there is anything for me to do to help.
ReplyDelete-Autumn (Dan's friend)
That's Amazing!! Will is a really strong guy! Im sure he will be home in no time!!
ReplyDeletethats fantastic news.. keep up the fast healing hopefully as he gets stronger there will be more surprises and faster recovery there have been some people who have pulled some amazing feats even with a c4 break with movement of limbs and assisted walking though its a long process some people have been able to move after 3 months of healing .. ambulate his arms and legs the more he is moved the better his chances are also keep his faith high because the more he wants progress the better his chances are
ReplyDeleteMarcia, I think you did a fine job of posting!!! Keep it up. We enjoyed sharing the day with you and Will yesterday. Prayers and thoughts with all of you.
ReplyDeleteSue V.V.
This is fantastic news, Marcia! So happy that Will is fighting and keeping the faith. Miracles happen to those who believe! Stay strong!....Janet Vacca
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to know that Will is making excellent progress, minus the infections. My dad and I check this practically every day to see how he's doing! All of you are in our prayers. Tell Will we said Hi the next time you visit him! (:
ReplyDeleteWith love-
Becky & Manny.