Josh had his best day yet today! He has been awake for most of the day and ate his first food. He checked the backlog of text and phone messages on his cell phone and read ALL of your messages on the Blog. We are all so grateful for your prayers and positive thoughts and support. Blue blanket - 2; Epilepsy - 0.
Josh's CT-scan this morning was perfect and Dr. Weiner is very confident that the slurring and asymmetry will go away. Indeed, it mostly has already. Josh, believe it or not, is taking Tylenol for pain. Dr. Weiner does not want him too dopey and tired from narcotics.
Dr. LaJoie has already called two times, even though she is on her maternity leave. We are so grateful for the quality of medical care by the doctors, but also grateful for their personal integrity, kindness, and humanity.
We made Shabbat tonight with Martina and Toren in Toren's room and then with Martina and Josh in Josh's room. (They are friends from Temple Sinai. Toren also has Epilepsy and is undergoing a long-term EEG in another part of NYU). It was very special to share Shabbat so far from home -- in this sometimes cold place --with familiar faces. We brought the light and warmth of Shabbat into our lives and looked forward to our families sharing a seizure-free Shabbat together in the future.
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Good morning Silvermans!I am heading out for the day in a few minutes and just wanted to check in before leaving- very happy to know that yesterday was so much better for Josh- The wonderful women at Still Point will be keeping Josh and Toren and their families in our hearts today and we will be sharing a special prayer of healing for all of you. much love- Amy
ReplyDeleteWay to go! I've been reading "A Stroke of Insight" by Jill Taylor Bolte, a neuroscientist who suffered a stroke at age 37. It was massive and she came all the way back. The struggle was long and tiring, but she made it. Josh is younger and with all the support and prayers on his side - I am confident in his future. Love and healing coming your way.
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ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that Josh is doing better. We imagine the weekend will be filled with visitors bringing good cheer and love. We are sending ours via post.
xoxo Ivy and clan