Monday, October 26, 2009

Caleb Update

Caleb is doing amazing! He is progressing so fast, even the doctors are amazed. He is walking slowly on his own. He gets more movement in his right hand and arm every day. He is talking more, but not yet his chatty self. He is eating all solid foods now. Yesterday they finally took out his feeding tube, and PICC line came out. Hooray!!! There are no more tubes or IVs at all. He is completely free. We are so happy. Caleb is definetly getting his sense of humor back, Grandpa had him giggle hard last night. It is so good to see that wonderful smile again.
Yesterday Kurt took Caleb out to the gardens with his Papa, Uncle Derek and cousin Sam. They had a hockey stick that the BC team had signed and given to Caleb. Kurt wanted to get Caleb up and try walking, he gave Caleb the hockey stick to balance himself. He really didn't need the stick. Papa had a presciption bottle in his pocket, so the used that for a puck. Caleb started to shoot the bottle to Papa and Derek. It truly is amazing, Caleb wasn't even walking 4 days ago!!!
One of the neurosurgeons came into the room on Friday while Caleb and I were reading. He said that he was just coming in on his own to tell us that Caleb is doing really really well. He said "I know that we tell everyone that, but he really is doing well. If you look at his MRI scan and where is is now, he is miles ahead of where he should be." I was really happy to hear that. That was nice of the doctor to come in just to tell us that. (They usually come in as a team to talk to us or look at Caleb.) We are so proud of Caleb!!!
Also, for all of you that missed the Bruins game on Saturday, you missed a shout out to Caleb. He was so excited. Caleb called to tell me that they said his name on TV at the Boston Bruins game. That was the most excited I have heard him since all this happened. That was such a cool thing for him to hear. So Thank you to all that made it possible!!!!
Hopefully tomorrow he will be moved to the rehabilitation center. At the rate that he is going, he shouldn't be in there too long. (At least we hope, we really don't know though.) He will definetly need speech therapy though.
Thank you all for the love and support, food and gift cards. We really do apprieciate it all!!!!
I will try to post some pictures in the next couple of days, because Caleb looks fabulous!

12 comments:

Ryan W said...

You are in our prayers Rach, best of luck to you guys! Glad to hear good news!

miche said...

Rachel,
I really wanted to talk to you the past couple of days - Friday and Sunday, but I knew you were probably bombarded with the same conversation over and over, so I just left you alone. BUT, I am SO GLAD to hear your wonderful news. GO CALEB!!

the pillian way said...

Hi Rachel and Kurt,
I am filled with joy after reading the latest. Good things happen.Alicia.

Anonymous said...

Dear Caleb,
I can't wait to see you on the ice. I think you will be hitting the top shelf real soon.
Your friend William.

Anonymous said...

That is wonderful! The boys and I are so excited for him.

Constance said...

How wonderful!!!!

Amy said...

I am so thankful this is happening for you guys!

Total Well Coach said...

Hooray Caleb! We are so happy to hear you are getting back to your old self. Keep up the great work because we need you on the ice!

Unknown said...

Dear Caleb,

What's up! I hope you are feeling better! I hope we see you on the ice soon. We all miss you on the team. Keep on trying to get better.

Your Friend,
Matthew Venti

Bob and Judy said...

We've been with you all the way in our prayers. We can relate somewhat.

Diamond in the Rough said...

Miracles Happen every day :) I'm so glad Caleb is doing so well. We are keeping him and your family in our prayers. You are an amazing and stong family.

Hayden Life said...

I just read about caleb and I am sorry about everything but looks like he is doing really well and that is Awsome!