Thank you so much for all of the birthday wishes for Ben! Between the blog, facebook, cards, phone calls and texts Ben was truly blessed!
Ben's day was busy, busy busy!! I got there a little after 10am, later then normal due to a NASTY
After that it was off to PT for Ben! today he did alot of walking and push-ups...his birthday workout choice!
Af the end of his PT session Ben walked back to his room, sat for a few min and then walked to the gym where some of his therapists sang to him and gave him a lil cake!
{I tried to sneak a bite and Ben didn't like that!}
It was finally lunch time! That went quickly and then it was to the treadmill!! Ben did his best time yet!! He did a set of 17 min and a set of 9!! The last biggest time was 13 min! He did awesome and when he got back he was sweating and needing some water! Ben got a 30 min break and then it was off to ST and OT! In both sessions his mind and body got challanged!
Finally at 4pm he was done with therapies for the day and then there were lots of birthday calls and opening cards and gifts!
{mimicking a card!}
About 7:30pm after a trip to the bathroom and a shower Ben was out!! I took off about that time and I asked Ben when he was going to fall asleep and he said, "right after you leave!"...and I am sure he did...and so did I!!
...and a photo from Thursday after he walked all over the unit for 1.5 hours (breaks of course) and walking with barely any help today!! Ben is practicing his standing salute and he surprised me with it when he got back! So proud of him!!
Sayings of Ben...
Ben was taking a drink and Ben was starting to cough a bit so I said, "slow down Ben!" To which Ben replied, "yes my love!"
THE FAITHFULNESS OF THE LORD CONTINUES TO SHOW UP IN OUR LIVES EVERYDAY!
14 comments:
Thanks for sharing! Looks like it was a happy day! So glad he was able to have a special day surrounded my so much love and support! He's looking better and better!!
Happy Birthday to Ben! What a joy to see these pictures, he looks like he's doing so well!
Ben looks GREAT!! and it looked as if he had an amazing birthday! :) he's so blessed to have you and all of the other people who seem to love him so much!!
xoxox enjoy the weekend you 2 <3
Katie - you are such a wonderful women. So many times people choose not to stand by their spouse and you are choosing to do just that!
Ben - I am just now reading about your story but you are a true inspiration to everyone! Happy belated birthday!
The salute picture is my favorite! Glad he had an awesome birthday! I feel your pain with the ice storm- winter sucks and spring needs to come soon!
Ben is looking great! Looks like he had a good birthday. Thinking about and praying for ya'll!
What an inspiration! Sounds like an awesome birthday!
That right foot is looking better during walking! Yea! I love the videos you post. Great documentation of progress and cause for joy and thanksgiving!
I love the picture where Ben is mimicking the card. He is so funny!
his reply was so cute. That is awesome to see him progress so much. Keeping you and Ben in prayer!
Aww Happy belated Birthday to Ben! What a blessing. I just have to say even though I don't know you and Ben personally you both have been on my heart. My life has truly changed recently learning about a boy who experienced heaven and was brought back. God can truly heal Ben, I believe this with my whole heart! He will be 100% in Jesus name! God is so good and faithful every second.
This post makes me so happy- praying for you guys daily!
Katie!! I am so pleased Ben had such a fine birthday. I don't blame him for not being happy about snitching a bite of cake...at least until the birthday boy had the first piece. :) Hugs, Marion OH, that was a good imitation of the card!!!!
Hi Katie~
I am not exactly sure how, but I stumbled upon your blog late last night. I perused through, and feel for you on so many levels.
You are so amazing, and I admire you so very much.
I am also insanely amazed by Ben!! A true fighter!
I too am dealing with brain injury. On June 17, 2009 my daughter was being carried across the street by my stepdad. They were both struck by a car, and my then 2 year old daughter flew through the air and landed on her head.
She was left in a coma, and unable to walk, talk, or eat by mouth. We have been fighting our way through ever since.
Every time I see another story that involves brain injury, my heart is heavy. Although I do not know exactly what you are going through, I feel the pain deeply.
Although many blessings have come of this, it's a sad thing to have to handle a life that was turned on it's head in one single moment.
It's so hard to have to take all of the dreams we had, and re-direct. I feel, at times, like I am the only one in the world? Isolated. Like everything is going on around me, and we are just sitting in our own little private, brain injured world.
Please know, I will be keeping the 2 of you close in thought and prayer!
Love,
Jen
avianareese.blogspot.com
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