Today was an incredible day. There has been one great day after another for the last week, but today seems to top them all. Chris was a little down this morning so Earl made sure he stayed focused on physical therapy and how well he was doing. Before they knew it, he was riding the exercise bike after doing all the other exercises and they were talking about going to the basketball court in the evening and just bouncing the ball around and getting his feel for the ball back.
After physical therapy was wound care and everything looked great. Most of the bandages have fallen off his legs which means those areas are healed. After a nap for Chris and lunch for Earl and Tiff, they found out that since he is doing so well they are going to wean him off of the oxygen and he may be able to be at the hotel with his parents as early as Friday! That would be this Friday, July 11th, less than four weeks after the incident. Once the Hyatt’s adjusted to that great news, they got hit with even better news. If everything goes as planned and Chris continues to kick butt, the Hyatt’s may be home by a week from this Friday. That is Friday, July 18th! This is the new goal date that the doctor has set for Chris.
Still running on the good news high, Chris was getting ready to take the stairs as part of his afternoon physical therapy when Kaleb, Lisa, Jordan, Andy and Jorge showed up for a visit. Now Chris has some teammates for his evening basketball practice.
After physical therapy was wound care and everything looked great. Most of the bandages have fallen off his legs which means those areas are healed. After a nap for Chris and lunch for Earl and Tiff, they found out that since he is doing so well they are going to wean him off of the oxygen and he may be able to be at the hotel with his parents as early as Friday! That would be this Friday, July 11th, less than four weeks after the incident. Once the Hyatt’s adjusted to that great news, they got hit with even better news. If everything goes as planned and Chris continues to kick butt, the Hyatt’s may be home by a week from this Friday. That is Friday, July 18th! This is the new goal date that the doctor has set for Chris.
Still running on the good news high, Chris was getting ready to take the stairs as part of his afternoon physical therapy when Kaleb, Lisa, Jordan, Andy and Jorge showed up for a visit. Now Chris has some teammates for his evening basketball practice.
It seems like now that Chris is able to focus and attack this situation with determination, there is nothing that will stop him or even slow him down.
16 comments:
Wow Chris,
You continue to amaze. Keep reaching for that goal.
NOTHINGS GOING TO STOP YOU NOW!!! CHRIS, You are a True Champ!!! Love ya still in our prayers!!God Bless you Chris, Tiff and Earl Meshefski's
just bouncin the ball now but you'll be rippin the net again in no time way to go kid see ya soon.
Chris, you make me want to be a better person. your will to strive is remarkable. Tiff, Earl, and Chris- you are all in my family's hearts and prayers. We hope to have you back home soon chris!!! keep on doing what you do best- being the light in the darkness.
Chris,
We are working on adjectives for you and your progress...here is our list...incredible, fantastic, splendid, terrific, wonderful, awesome, astounding, remarkable, miraculous, marvelous, spectacular, astonishing, and just plain AMAZING!
Keep on keeping on! We are thrilled for you and Earl and Tiff.
Rachel, Gary, and our Alaska girls
Christopher,
Yes! This is what I have been waiting for; you and your basketball! You are truely an inspiration to all of us that are keeping tabs on you! Keep up all your hard work; you are doing a fantastic job! We love you all and can't wait for you to return home!
Tif and Earl,
Your son is truely an amazing young man and you are amazing parents! Miss you guys!
Love, Becki
What amazing progress! You are an inspiration! Keep your on the prize....going home!
WOO HOO CHRIS YOU LOOK GOOD ON HE BALL COURT,BUT ONE QUESTION/YOU COULDNT BOUNCE THE BALL BEFORE WHAT MAKES YOU THINK YOU CAN NOW, HA HA, NO REALLY BUDY IT DOES MY OLD HEART GOOD TO SEE THAT.IM SO PROUD OF YOU,AND YOUR MOM AND DAD.I JUST WISH I HAD THE MEANS TO SPEND MORE TIME WITH YOU.MAYBE WHEN YOU GET HOME WE CAN WORK OUT TOGETHER SOME.YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN GET ME TO DO IT.WELL OLD MAN.KEEP ON KEEPING ON.I LOVE YOU BUD. LOVE GRAND PAW
Im so happy to hear how amazing your progress is! Each day you are getting closer and closer to your goal so keep it up!! Chris Earl and Tiff I cant wait for you guys to come home and Stay Strong!!
Love you guys, Thess
YEP YOU ARE TRULY ME HERO!!! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU AND HOW STRONG AND DETERMINED YOU ARE!!! YOU JUST KEEP KICKING BUTT!! WELL KEEP UP THE AWESOME WORK HERO AND I CAN'T WAIT FOR YOU TO BE ABLE TO COME HOME!!!
MISTYRAE
I'm speechless. There are no words I can write that will adequately describe you, Chris. You are truly an inspiration.
Earl and Tiffanie -- you're really doing some great things to be able to raise a young man like Chris. I salute both of you!
I absolutely love the photo of Chris on the basketball court. That is so amazing.
Chris, there is nothing in life you cannot achieve. You have the ability to focus on a goal and do everything possible to achieve it, and then do more.
Look out world! Here comes Chris.
Melissa's Mom
Chris,
WOW what an amazing young man you are. WOW
Earl and Tiff,
Your son is a true reflection of how valuble a parents love is. Be PROUD of this incredible man you have raised. Way to go. love Rita
Hey Chris,
Good to see you up and moving. You look great stay strong your almost there.
Yours Truely
Shanda
holy crap chris you kick butt
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and i bet you could still school me on the court
:]]serously that is great chris
i cant wait to see
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my prayers are with you
dude,looking great!remember the strongest survive the weak hide!!the photos are great.but one prob your standing straight passing the ball and the bigE is holding his knees? tell me he isnt out of wind?dude,if so will get some nurses out there.or maybe get him on the lawn mowing chore and you supervise,with my help.you think?love ya dude...walter...
Hey there Chris
I can't believe what an amazing young man you are. You are just amazing. I give you so much credit for your attitude and goal setting and sticking with it and getting the job done. You are truly an inspiration to those around you. You have a true way of showing people that you mean business and I so admire you for that.
Congrats on reaching some of your goals. Keep up the good work and before you know it you'll be home and visiting with ALL of your friends.
Earl and Tiff,
What an incredible young man that you have raised. After all that Earl has been through in his life and to raise such an amazing young man just makes me so proud of both you and Tiff. Great parents make great kids and you two obviously have done a REMARKABLE job.
Keep up the good work and maybe the next time we communicate you will be on your way home.
Please make sure you thank the person who has done such a fabulous job with this blog. I think that I would have been a nervous wreck worrying about you guys if it wouldn't have been for your friend doing this and putting all the pictures in. What a day to day uplifting this has been.
Keep up the great work and remember to keep your thoughts on the positive side and all things will come your way.
We all love you and wish nothing but the best for you.
Will write again. Love you.
Aunt Faye
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