It has now been two weeks since Josh came to the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. Over these past weeks Josh has done well and has made some more huge accomplishments. First, he was able to come home last weekend for a one-night pass. We had a lovely weekend. It was uneventful but it was just good to be together with our family. Josh enjoyed napping on the deck and playing video games with his brothers as well as enjoying some home-cooked meals. Josh will hopefully be coming home again this weekend but for a two night pass instead. He and all of us are very excited!
Second, Josh had an extra special day today as he received his "green card" which allows him to freely walk unassisted throughout his unit. As you may expect, Josh was very happy about this as he has the freedom to get up from his bed without sounding all the bells.
It was a very emotional sight to watch Josh wander down the hall, stopping to wave at his therapists through the windows as they were having their weekly meeting... he was very happy indeed! Today Josh also received the good news that it was finally ok to drink unthickened water and therefore other liquids as well. He enjoyed his first cup of coffee this afternoon since the accident with his mom and grandparents while sitting in the sunshine.
Josh has very busy days with therapy but he never complains and he works hard.
We thank the Lord for all his therapists as they truly want the best for Josh.. they have been a wonderful support not only to Josh but to us as well.
We stand amazed at how the Lord is answering all our prayers and surprising us with the many accomplishments that Josh has made.
Thank you again for all your prayers.
Psalm 91:3. "I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart, I will tell of your wonderful deeds."
Phil, Terri and the family
WOW, that is an amazing step forward. How good God is to us all. Thanks for the updates. We will continue to remember all of you in our prayers. Love from us all. Andrew and Yvonne
ReplyDeleteWow Josh congrats yeah that he can drink other liquids and not unthickend water.
ReplyDeleteWow so wonderful read the great news of progress. Blessings .
ReplyDeleteHaha Josh got his coffee!! That's awesome! So happy to continue to hear about the progress that's been going on. Thanks be to God, and to Him be all the glory. Love to read these. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat. A nice picture of Josh and his mom Terria. And the famous Tims coffee.
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice photo and the progress that Josh is making is simply amazing. Rejoicing with you and have a wonderful weekend together!
ReplyDelete"The LORD gives his people strength. The LORD blesses them with peace." Psalm 29:11 (NLT)
We are so thrilled for you all!!! Amazing how well Josh is doing. Beautiful picture of the two of you!
ReplyDeleteWenda Lea Wilcox
Love your girlfriend Josh!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for all of you and coffee does make everything better. We keep you in our prayers daily and believe these blessing will continue.
ReplyDeleteThanking God and rejoicing with you.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend together.
Great photo and so thrilled with all the progress he is making! With love,
ReplyDeleteKarl and Hetty
Hope you had a wonderfull weekend together again! Beautiful weather and God's bountiful blessings.
ReplyDeleteSo thankful for all the progress and healing and we look forward to hearing more of the same as our prayers continue to be answered.
ReplyDeleteThat's so awesome...our God is good!!!
ReplyDeleteAs you begin another week of support and recovery we just want you to know that we continue to hold you up in prayer. We hope Josh makes good strides in his rehab this week and that he may soon be able to spend even more time at home.
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