07 June 2010
Day 204 – Grayson’s Journey
Dear family and friends,
I called Grayson several times this evening there was no answer in his apartment. I took this as a positive sign that he was somewhere else in the complex enjoying some joint activity with other residents. When I finally made contact with him he was snuggled in bed and ready to doze off into dreamland. His RA was not able to chat as she was busy supervising the bedtime routine for another of his roommates. This may seem minor but in actuality it is a major improvement. It means that Grayson's behavior is stable enough for her to supervise more than one resident at a time for at least a portion of the evening. It doesn't mean he can be left unattended yet but keeping an eye on his doorway from the next room is a step in the right direction, even if it is just once in a while.
Tomorrow is our regular conference with all of the therapists responsible for Grayson's care. Since most of the feedback we receive daily is either from the staff at the residence or from our own observation, we are always quite eager to hear how he is progressing in the specific areas of therapy addressed at the clinic. Tune in tomorrow for more details.
Brant and I want you to know how much it means to us that, even after these many months, you still care enough to keep checking on our family. We appreciate each of your comments and can feel the support of your love and prayers. May God bless you all.
Grace and peace to each of you.
Regina
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Many of us at Prep start the day by checking up on Grayson's progress. We are very grateful to you for keeping the news flowing, and you and Grayson are constantly in our thoughts.
ReplyDeleteWaiting for "neurological" to heal is very draining (I know that all too well); you can't see the changes, you can only infer them, and they are definitely on their own schedule, not ours. But still, progress is progress, improvement is improvement, and change is change, and even a little bit is a blessing!
Hang in there, the Prep team is with you!
We watch daily for news of Grayson's progress, and rejoice at every positive step. You're on a long journey, but you're not on it alone. May the grace and peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be your supply!
ReplyDeleteYou're grateful to us for still reading, but we're even more grateful to you for still writing. I miss Grayson, and it means so much to be able to follow his progress here. Thank you for taking the time to keep us informed with such lovely, insightful, honest, detailed, and often humorous updates.
ReplyDeleteThis is Pam Donaldson, mom to Sharon '06 and Linda '08. Please know I am praying for Grayson.
ReplyDeleteHi Brant and Regina:
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for all of your family, and we rejoice as we see, each day, that the Lord is inching His way of renewal for all of you!!
IN HIM,
Doug
As a member of the Prep team (who only had Grayson in homeroom in the 10th grade), I just want to echo Robert Parker. I read the blog at least 3/4 days a week to see how he is doing, even though I don't post.
ReplyDeleteGrayson is in our prayers
Jacki Williams-Jones