Isaiah's Days

I think Isaiah has toured the entire Lower Mainland with his Oma. They have him on the weekends and we all appreciate that so much.  I wanted to let people know that although you may see Isaiah in a wheelchair in pictures or in a store, he definitely doesn't need one all the time. He's getting faster with his cane and doesn't even use it in his home. He is completely independent but if he needs help with something he would let you know. (Small things, not bathroom things for example. 🙂) This weekend and next weekend Doug's parents are not available to have him there. He will be housesitting in Langley the first weekend and staying with a couple from our Langley church next weekend. If you can see him he is available Friday evening (tonight) and Saturday sometime. Contact me and I'll pass you his number.  He could also use a ride back to GF Strong on Sunday after church and a quick dinner.  It is less than an hour drive to GF. 

Isaiah is really enjoying GF and Easter Seals House. He has his own little bachelor room and after three days of Mom being there training amd encouraging his independence he is thriving! He made his own hotdogs and KD so far.  For now, Home support will visit him every Wednesday to do his shower, make the bed, etc. Hopefully this will continue.  We have secured an emergency on-call helper if the need arises which really settles my Mama heart.  Isaiah takes a taxi to and from rehab and is up and ready every time he needs to get picked up. We are so proud of him. He isn't complaining and seems to be quite happy.  On the weekends he gets to go to Doug's parent's place so he's really looking forward to that.  My Dad would had loved to stay with Isaiah the whole time but he already sees him doing so well amd can really hear the confidence on Isaiah's voice when he calls. He will go the first weekend in November for a visit.  We were able to raise about $830 for ...

Isaiah heads to GF Strong on October 2nd to begin a intense and structured, daily rehabilitation program. We are all quite excited and nervous!  So grateful that God has lead him to this point. It's been six weeks living out of the hospital and Isaiah is doing quite well. He's well taken care of by some amazing families and individuals here. No, I'm not talking about us, lol. 

After three months of waiting for a decision they said yes! Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Isaiah will be going to GF Strong Rehab Centre in the beginning of October. He will be an out-patient and we are still looking for a place for him to stay for six weeks. (Or eight? Not sure yet.) A tremendous thank you to Dr. Anton, medical director and Clinical Research Coordinator at GF Strong.  Another big thank you to Dr. Dance, Medical Site Lead and Brain Injury Physiatrist. I expect because he had met Isaiah and I personally, several times, that he had a lot of influence in the Director's decision.  Many, many thanks to the many doctors (family, ER, thoracic surgeon, cardiologist, neurologists, etc.), occupational therapists and physio therapists who, at my request, sent in their recommendations, referrals and opinions for Isaiah's rehab at GF Strong.  It was a fight worth fighting! Thank you to all of you who encouraged me to keep it up! You were right and I'm grate...

IF Isaiah gets admitted to GF Strong it would be as an out-patient. It would also only be for a SIX week intense rehab program.  Do you have room in your home for Isaiah during these six weeks? He would be at GF Strong or commuting via Handi-dart five days a week.  He would hopefully continue having Home Support come in and help him shower, give meds, prepare breakfast and lunch, make his bed and anything else he might need.  Please prayerfully consider this.

In Vancouver, before any rehab Isaiah worked with his Occupational Therapist on retraining/rewiring the brain to help get movement back in his hand/arm.  Three months or so later and voila! He can lift his hand up off his lap about 8" high! Cheering for him!!

IF Isaiah gets admitted to GF Strong it would be as an out-patient. It would also only be for a SIX week intense rehab program.  Do you have room in your home for Isaiah during these six weeks? He would be at GF Strong or commuting via Handi-dart five days a week.  He would hopefully continue having Home Support come in and help him shower, give meds, prepare breakfast and lunch, make his bed and anything else he might need.  Please prayerfully consider this.