Christopher had a good day in the gym; he was actually able
to operate the hand pedals with his right arm, which also led to him reaching
for objects placed in front of him. This is the first time he has attempted to
do this. The team worked with him sitting up again this morning and he was
sitting proud and tall, when he had a surprise guest come in to visit.
Brian
Jordan retired outfielder for the Atlanta Braves and St Louis Cardinals. Brian
became aware of Christopher’s story, through friends of Susan Fiveash, who
helped arrange the visit. Brian has been following Christopher’s progress
through the blog and wanted to come in to meet him. What an awesome surprise,
Christopher could not take his eyes off him or the autographed photo Brian
presented to him. Brian came back with Christopher to his room and kindly
signed the Turner Field mural on Christopher’s wall. When we first moved to
Atlanta we used to sit and watch the Braves almost every night, Christopher
loves baseball and loved watching Brian running in the outfield. Brian, Susan thank
you both for a special memory, one we will not forget.
How exciting! I love to read about the progress Chris is making every day. He has come so far! He looks so tall and handsome in this picture - thanks for including it. And what an amazing surprise for Chris - I am sure he is delighted; I can see him keeping his eyes on that autographed picture! :) God bless you all and I am sending continuous prayers and love to all of the Heitzman family.
ReplyDeleteI've always heard BJ was a great guy! How awesome! We are thinking about and praying for you all daily!! God Bless!!!
ReplyDeleteChristopher looks so handsome and alert! Must have been such a great surprise for him and the family, we are cheering from California!
ReplyDeleteSo happy and greatful for the additional two weeks, it is so good to see the progress and the steps towards recovery that all the hard work of so many, especially Christopher's, is achieving. Thank you once again for keeping the blog - remaining close in thought,
Alicia
Awesome! It is great to hear of the continued progress that Christopher is making. Wow - what an answer to prayers. It is nice to hear about the visit from Brian Jordan. So cool...and exciting for Chris. He really looks good in the picture. One step at a time!! You all are amazing!
ReplyDeleteHow awesome is that! It is incredible to see how many people have been touched by Chris. And to see this picture, it just makes me smile! Your hard work is paying off Chris!
ReplyDeleteWay to go Christopher!!! You are doing great! You are making really great and positive progress and you are working very hard. Keep up the fabulous work. What a wonderful surprise Brian Jordan must have been, for all of you! It was so good to hear that Christopher got 2 weeks extension. As much progress that is being made daily will only have wonderful results! I really enjoy reading the blog and look forward to the daily updates to see what progress has been made. It seems as though the last few weeks progress has been made in leaps and bounds! You go Christopher!!
ReplyDeleteOMG I am in tears! It is SOOOOOO good to see his handsome face! YAY!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting the picture! Christopher looks so strong and handsome. Brian Jordan is such a nice man, this kind gesture has made him in one of my all time favorite athletes! Keep up the good work Chris!
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