"Closing a Chapter"

Jay's surgery to replace his cranial bone went great! I just visited him in the recovery room, and in response to my question about how he felt, he said "I have one helluva headache, but besides that I feel fine." He then asked me to call the college and get a message to the Board of Trustees, currently in a meeting, to inform them that he is out of surgery and doing well. He's definitely got his head back in the game.

The surgeon who took the bone off and replaced it, told me it was gratifying for him to witness the extraordinary value of the aggressive treatment they gave Jay. Removing that bone prevented increasing intracranial pressure from causing damage or death, and closing Jay's cranial vault puts closure on this chapter. Jay is doing so well that he is not going to the ICU, but is going directly to the regular floor. He should be discharged from the hospital in a few days and will begin outpatient therapy and life in the world. I am so excited!!!

The rec therapy trip to the gym to play basketball yesterday was amazing. The automaticity of movement in such a familiar and comfortable environment was remarkable. It was an exhilarating, exciting, and ultimately emotional experience for all of us.

Thank you for all the positive energy directed our way. I am sure that Jay's recovery and my ability to hang in there, is in direct proportion to the power of your thoughts and prayers!