Jason was transported Easter Sunday to Natividad in Salinas. His last day of therapy was friday and they all said their goodbyes to Jason. My mom was there with Jason's friend Whitney, so I was unable to be there, but I know it was emotional. My mom's heart is full of gratitude for all those involved in Jason's recovery. I loved the pic of Jason getting into the van with his regular van driver. Can't you just see the look on his face, like what the heck?! A bunny?! Weirdo!! ha ha, I am sure he thought it was funny and weird all at the same time.
Jason is now at Natividad in Salinas and can't wait to have his friends from Monterey come visit. He is in therapy till around 3 in the afternoon. They would like his therapy to be focused so they encourage visitors after his therapy is over.
Jason is eating more, speaking more, and showing us his true potential! Everyone has said how far he has come and he is very lucky. He had his second round of botox on his hands and ankles last week. Seems to be doing well and helping. He was a good sport and endured the needle pricks!
Jason will be at Natividad from 1-3 weeks. He will then be at home! It already feels like he is at home, considering my parents are loving the 20 minute commute versus 4 hours!!! My parents have endured a lot these past couple months and I want to thank all of you who have helped them with dinners, hotel points, money donations, Jason's benefit walk, and numerous cards of encouragement. My parents still have over 50 messages saved on their home phone from all of you who left messages regarding Jason. Your thoughts, prayers, and concern for our family has helped everyone through Jason's recovery. So, we will see what these next couple weeks bring us and now the recovery starts at home! Thanks, and if you want to see Jay, he would love to see you.
5 comments:
April, your blog has been a blessing for those of us following Jay's recovery from afar. Our thoughts and prayers have been with all of you throughout this journey and will continue to be so as Jay moves forward. Bless you all. Love John and Christie Miller
THANKS EVERYONE FOR SUPPORTING OUR FAMILY THROUGH JASONS RECOVERY. JASON STILL HAS A "ROAD AHEAD" OF HIM BUT HE IS SO FAR STAYING MOTIVATED AND HOPEFUL. JASON WILL BE LIVING WITH US AT HOME, WE HAVE HIRED SOMEONE TO LIVE IN WITH US AND HELP FOR AWHILE. JASON IS ENROLLED AT MPC ADAPTIVE PE. AND WILL ATTEND 5 MORNINGS A WEEK. ALSO HE WILL BE SWIMMING AT THE KEARNS SWIM POOL IN MONTEREY 2 TIMES A WEEK. OF COURSE MORE SPEECH, OT AND PT WILL BE INVOLVED. JASON IS PRETTY MUCH ON A FULL PUREE DIET AND SO WE HOPE SOON HIS G-TUBE CAN COME OUT--MAYBE A COUPLE OF MONTHS. JASONS LAST NIGHT IN BAKERSFIELD WAS SO FUN--HIS ASSISTANT JACOB, FRIEND WHITNEY AND I WENT TO "JOHNNY ROCKETS" FOR DINNER! ITS AT A STRIP MALL WITH LOTS OF STORES TO LOOK IN. JASON HAD A STRAWBERRY/BANANA MILKSHAKE AND LOVED IT. AFTER WE ALL ROAMED AROUND AND LAUGHED SO MUCH. JASON LOVES LAUGHING AND WE FIND THE WEIRDEST THINGS TO LAUGH ABOUT. IT WAS SO NICE FOR "ME" TO HAVE WHITNEY HELP OUT WITH PACKING JASON UP FROM BAKERSFIELD--HIS ROOM WAS PACKED WITH GIFTS, SUPPLIES, CLOTHES ETC. THE BAKERSFIELD GROUP WAS WONDERFUL FOR AND TO OUR JASON! THEY HATED TO SEE HIM GO.. WE WILL HAVE LIFELONG FRIENDS FROM THERE!
I CAN'T WAIT TO DO A "JASON TOUR" WITH HIM AND TAKE HIM AROUND TO THE 4 FACILITIES HE STAYED IN. JASON DOESN'T REMEMBER MOST OF HIS RECOVERY WHICH MIGHT BE JUST AS WELL..
SORRY THIS IS SO LONG, HIS MOM LOVES TO TALK! THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND CONTINUED LOVE, PRAYERS AND SUPPORT! WE HAVE SUCH GREAT "FAMILY" SUPPORT! APRIL, YOU ARE AN ANGEL TO DO THIS BLOG FOR JASON AND ALL THOSE WHO WANTED TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH HIS PROGRESS.
MAY ALL YOUR LIVES ALLOW YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE AND HELP OTHERS EVERYDAY. THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN ACTIVELY INVOLVED WITH JASONS RECOVERY HAVE LEARNED SO MUCH. ITS AWESOME.
LOVE TO EVERYONE! JILL AND MIKE LEACH
On to a new season for the Leaches! I know it will have lots of challenges but it is exciting to see how far Jason has come.
Susan Jones
Jason,
I am so excited for you to be home!! You have worked so hard this past year and it shows.
Love you,
Aunt Gaye
Hi Jason (and family)
The crazy rabbit here (AKA Michael the bus driver)
Sounds like you are doing well. All of us here at CNS miss your smile and laugh, but glad for you that you have made the next step in your recovery by moving on.
Best to you. I will check the blog every so often to read of your prgress.
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