Yesterday was a terrific day! Micah has started into his pre-rehab stage where they wake him every couple hours & lightly exercise him about every 4. This is not an easy process as Micah doesn't have control over his full motor skills (yet). They actually started this the day before yesterday & and as I mentioned in the previous update, it was incredibly difficult for his parents to see their son "groan" and "foam" at the mouth. He'd become frustrated and that's about it.
While they started into the process early yesterday, the doctors were trying to prepare the Andrews with the idea that Micah may never be the same. They said "He's still your little boy but he may be a different little boy." This was disheartening. When they started into the exercises, Micah began much the same as the day before but John explained to me "It was like God tapped me on the shoulder & told me to say..." and at that moment John said "Micah, D-I-A-P-E-R." This is a joke he and Micah shared. When Micah heard this, he relaxed, stopped groaning and smiled! Everyone including the doctors cheered. One of them began to cry and had to leave the room. None of them were prepared for this because a smile indicates that Micah did several things. He heard what was said, processed the information, remembered the joke and physically reacted to it! This was one of those precious, small miracles that we've all been praying for. By the way, this was repeated several times throughout the day! In fact, I had the opportunity to snap a picture of Micah when John had threatened to tickle him. Again, A huge blessing that Micah can understand and react to the anticipation of being ticked. I've attached the picture to share with you.
Please understand, Micah tires quickly & has a long road ahead to recovery but yesterday was encouraging beyond words. Especially for John & Heather. Prayer works! Please continue to pray for Micah's progress, the Andrews strength & the peace of all those who were involved in and affected by this horrific accident.
Thank you all so much - Enjoy the picture & God bless you all!
Sincerely,
David S. Mendel, REALTOR®, CRS, ABR, CDPE, e-PRO
RE/MAX Renaissance Realty
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simply AMAZING. My new word for Micah is WARRIOR. He's our little Warrior!! Thank you for the continued updates!!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that he is doing better. He will get past this difficult stage. I believe that God is going to heal his body completely. I have faith in him and trust in him to do this. Just remember you have people all over praying for him.
ReplyDeleteUncle Terry & Aunt Tina
So happy to see you smile. Ilove you grandma kim
ReplyDeleteMay Micah heal quickly and fully, as well as the rest of the family. May you all be strengthened by this otherwise horrible situation. Your family is an inspiration all.
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