Jason may be at home in Lancaster but that doesn't mean he has had any easing up of his hard working therapy. Yesterday he began with doing simple daily tasks such as throwing trash away, using scissors, and putting the leash on the dog. He also did some speech therapy - practicing opposites, finishing sentences, matching the words with the pictures - and he did very well. Of course he was a bit confused when he first got out of Bryn Mawr - totally normal for someone with a TBI - but he is doing much better with the familiarity of therapy once again started.
This morning he began part time outpatient therapy where they began evaluations for his new outpatient treatment. (He will switch to full time but of course there is paper work they are waiting on!) Even while doing evaluations his progress is evidenced by improvement with reading and directions.
I did talk to Jason on the phone this afternoon and that was awesome! (Not to say that my heart wasn't wrenched when first talking to him just realizing we have so far to go until he sounds like himself. And yes worrying if he ever will.) I told him how much I missed him, loved him, and couldn't wait to see him again. Seeing him and speaking to him no matter in person or by phone gives me such an elated feeling - as silly as it may sound it's almost like I'm holding my breath the whole time!
Hopefully it won't be too long until Jason's right eye can be assessed in full. Basically they need to make sure he can accurately tell them what he sees and doesn't see before making any diagnosis. (Or perhaps by the time this happens he will be seeing just great out of that eye!)
Hopefully too, over the next several weeks, Jason can get to the point where he can begin to understand the magnitude of what together, all of us who love him and admire him so much, accomplished together last Friday night at the benefit. If you haven't gotten word yet the www.thejasonshepardbenefitfund.com is staying up and the donate button has been changed from ticket sales to regular donations so those of you who want to can continue to use that. Also if you didn't get a Livin on a Prayer benefit band and would like to purchase one please let me or one of his siblings know and we will get one right out to you! There are some other ideas out there for further updates to the site so keep an eye out for that.
In the meantime keep the weekend of November 2, 3, and 4 open for another Ruby Tuesday's benefit at both of the Frederick locations who did a great job last time they so generously donated 20% of profits to Jason. I'm sure the Shepard clan will once again be there in force one of the nights and will let you know if anyone is interested in joining us at that particular time(s). (The two Frederick locations reported almost $450 from the last donation weekend and perhaps there will be even more once Lancaster gives their report.)
As usual I will end by asking everyone to please continue your prayers for fast growing brain cells, healing of his right eye, continuance of Jason's building his strength up, and peace and understanding between all of us who love him with all of our hearts!
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