December 2014

Christopher has started a new therapy program, Neurofeedback training. In this program the individual undergoes an EEG where the brain waves are monitored and it is determined which areas of the brain are functioning and at what level.

Once a baseline is observed, a program can be developed to target areas of the brain that are under working or those that are over working, compensating for the other.  

Christopher undergoing the brain mapping session.

 The hope is the retraining of the brain will help him in regaining his speech, there has also been some success in lessening the effects of the muscle tone and spasms which is still been a problem with his left arm and hand. We are keeping our fingers crossed and praying this will help.

At GA Hand for another round of Botox injections. Thanks Dr. Seiler.

Since Christopher's surgery to remove the bony formation on his right knee we have been going to Children's Healthcare Sports Medicine Center for physical therapy. Blair the therapist there has been great getting Christopher out of his comfort zone a little. But also rewarding him for his hard work by letting him do some things he really enjoys, like throwing a baseball.

The holidays have been wonderful, Robert has been here visiting. We've been to the lake several times, the weather has been pretty mild. We've done lots of Christmas shopping, we haven't bought a lot but we've shopped.

Australia 2005

2014 together again, my how they have grown.

We went down to the Sweet Auburn Market for lunch and stopped by Grady Hospital to see the staff in the Neuro ICU. They haven't seen Christopher walking on his own yet, so it was a big surprise.

Tracie and Christopher

Tracie is one of the guest relations staff members, she manages the waiting area and assists the visitors to the unit. She is a stroke survivor, herself once a patient in this unit.

Christmas Eve we spent at church and at dinner with the Hampels and the Panosians. Good food, great friends. Kids in the other room, having a blast reminiscing, what a wonderful time.

Sitting around the Hampel's dining room table enjoying the fellowship.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year