Fw: Daniel Update
Topic: Daniel

SeNT: Sunday, February 27, 2005 7:46 PM
SubjeCT: Daniel Update


Here we are, six weeks after Daniel's accident, and things could not be better! He's been home for 1 1/2 weeks and is adjusting to life and cooperating with the rules of his therapy and recovery routine.
He attends out-patient therapy sessions three days per week, three hours per day. His progress is just astounding! Though he's dealing with short-term memory issues and tends to repeat himself (hmmm, sounds like me!), his speech and mobility are doing well and his pre-trauma memory is completely fine. Earlier in the week Daniel and I were chatting after dinner. Somehow the conversation got around to Ayn Rand and I sat there in amazement, realizing that a TBI patient was discussing The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged the way most folks talk about a TV show! Just astounding.

His therapists have noted his improvement physically and have expanded his activities to include walks around the neighborhood on the days that he doesn't have therapy sessions; helping with light household chores; taking showers while standing on his own; and even a short trip to the grocery store. Today he went to his brother's house for a visit.

The main issues of concern continue to be short-term memory and multi-tasking. We're seeing small, steady improvements in these areas and appreciate his positive attitude and cooperative spirit.

Oh, one more thing. On Thursday he baked cookies (supervised) and took them to the staff at the Trauma Unit on Friday! They continue to be as amazed and encouraged by his progress as we are.

Again, thanks to all of you who have been so supportive during these last months. He truly is a Miracle Man.