Today was another good day for Chris. Physical Therapy and Wound Care went well again. Now Chris gets to sit up in a chair for wound care rather than laying on a stainless steel table. This means he is one step closer to being able to handle wound care at home. The eye doctor visited and said that Chris' vision is back to 20/20 and that the blurriness he had been experiencing was due to swelling. The scratches and abrasions that were on his cornea when he arrived are now all healed up. The speech therapist came by to do the swallow test as well. Chris is now able to eat thick-liquid type foods such as yogurt, ice cream and applesauce. He is still not able to drink liquids or eat solid foods, but at least he is eating something. They will check on the swallowing again on Thursday, and hopefully he can take liquids after that. Chris was a little bummed that he couldn't drink becuase this is still what he is looking forward to, but still the semi-solid foods are a big step after 3 weeks with nothing.
Another great piece of news is that the doctor told Chris that his goal of being home in 3 weeks is realistic and that he may be staying with Tiff and Earl in the hotel as soon as next week! For this to happen on such an accelerated schedule, Chris has to maintain his great rate of recovery and get to where he is able to eat and drink without restriction. Chris continues to not only amaze all of us, but the staff at the hospital as well!
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Junior Year 2007-2008
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Football 2007
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Prom Night 2008
Chris and Sam Before Prom - 2008
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Chris Bags a Buck in 2007
Prom Night 2007
Chris and Cassie at the 2007 Prom
18 comments:
Hi Chris: You are such an amazing young man with such determination!!! You go CHRIS! I think your parents are pretty amazing people, too! Thinking of all of you and sending hugs your way...Kandi
hey chris that is so cool you might beet me home
or beet me to see you
chris your doing great
i cant wait to see you
:]]
have a great day
Hi Chris!
It sounds like you are doing awesome!! It also sounds like you have a lot of amazing people around you! I check this blog a couple of times a day now! Keep up the good work!!!
A. Lampshire
Chris,
This news does not surprise us!! {duh} YOUR A CHAMP!!! Mariah said today when she saw the blog CHRIS IS BACK!!!! He Rocks!! Tiff and Earl we are here for ya if you need us any time. you guys are awesome! love ya and God Bless Meshefski's
Hi Chris, This is so great to hear! You are getting stronger everyday! Keep your head up, and look forward and as soon as you know it you will be back home! Hope to see you soon! With love kyra
Wow babe.
i am so freakin proud of you.
you are doin so good.
i cant wait to come see you friday!!!
Hey Chris,
Though you haven't heard from us, we have been praying for you since we heard the ambulance sirens. It's awesome to see how well you are doing after only 3 weeks; your strength, determination and healing are amazing to everyone. Thank the Harmons for us for this blog (it's cool), and Earl/Tiff - our prayers include you as well.
God Bless!
- Starkey
Chris,
You truly are stronger than you imagine, aren't you? What power you carry in determination. So glad to hear you finally get to eat something...keep up the good work and keep on keeping on! We are thrilled for you and your parents. Thanks to Melissa for all her work on this blog, too.
Gary and Rachel
Hey Chris, You are a dreamer! "The good news for every dreamer is that each stage or obstacle along our journey is intended not to block our dream, but to help us break through to the fulfillment of our dreams...The way of the dreamer is difficult - but anything less is hardly living at all." (from The Dream Giver by Bruce Wilkinson)
May all your dreams come true! See you real soon!
Jenny (from the Pizza Factory)
Chris, It's increible the progress you are making everyday. So glad we went to Salt Lake to see you, that way we can see how great you are doing . keep up the speedy recovery. will see you soon in Carlin. Take care. Mike Pawelek
Good Morning Chris,
We are all so proud of you and your family. You are such amazing people in side and out. Glad to hear you get to have ice cream and applesauce. It must taste good. Well you and your family take care and i will write you in the morning.
Yours truely
Shanda
Christopher,
You are simply amazing!:) Your strength and determination amazes me everytime I read this! I am glad to hear that you are doing so well and that you will be outta their soon! I hope you get that drink you have been wanting soon!!Keep up the good work! We miss you and send our love to all of you!
~DR & Becki~
GOOD MORNING,CHRIS WHATS UP. YOU ARE I SEE,MAN ITR FEELS GOOD TO EAT A LITTLE HUH,BUDDY YOU ARE DOING GOOD MY MAN,I HOPE YOU GET TO GO WITH MOM AND DAD SOON,I KNOW YOU HAVE ALL THE NURSES WANTING YOU ALREADY. WOO HOO.WELL BUD JUST WANTED TO SAY I LOVE YOU MAN.AND ILL SEE YA LATER.KEEP ON KEEPING UP. LOVE GRAND PAW
HOLY HELL CHRIS YOU ARE KICKING BUTT!!! YOU ARE SO AWESOME AND STRONG!! YOU ARE MY NEW HERO THAT I WILL LOOK UP TO FOREVER!!! WELL ANYWAYS HERO, I WILL WRITE YOU AGAIN TOMORROW!!!
MISTYRAE
Chris,
holy cow, you look so amazing..its good to see that you haven't lost your studliness..haha I miss you bud, and work isn't the same without you...its so awesome that you are recovering so well. I think about you every day...stay strong and I can't wait to see you back at home.
xox
Siro
Someone already said it...but Chris, you are a hero in all our hearts and minds. Your stamina, courage, and determination is taking you to heights the medical staff rarely sees.
It's obvious that you have so many people who love you and care about you. And that wouldn't happen without you and your parents being some pretty special people. I certainly know your mom better than the rest of the family, but people that Drew and Anna love have to be good people.
I hope I get a chance to meet you one of these times I'm in Elko to visit Melissa, Andy, Drew, and Anna. I am truly in awe of what you are accomplishing.
And ice cream -- sometimes I think I could live on ice cream. By the way, there is no bigger ice cream addict than Andy. I truly hope you get to drink by Thursday. I'm sure that's become extremely important to you. But in the meantime, would you consume some ice cream on my behalf? That way I don't gain the weight from the over indulgence.
Keep your eyes on the goal, and there's nothing you can't achieve.
Melissa's Mom
Hey Chris its Mike I'm glad to hear that you are doing better. I hope your 3 week plan works out for you that would be sweet. Well good luck.
Hey Chris,Its great to hear that you are recovering so fast,you are in our thoughts all the time bud. We cant wait to see you. Keep up the good fight, and we will see you really soon. Tiff and Earl we are thinking of you too. You two are "Awesome" what else is there to say!Love you guys!!!!see ya soon!
Always,
Derek B.
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