Jason is doing well physically and will soon have his opthomology appointment to determine if there is permanent damage to his right eye or if it on the path to hopefully full use again. The paper work for Acadia looks like it's gone thru and any day the letter should arrive to confirm that. This afternoon Jason had a tour of the facilities and hopefully he will be as excited as we are with all of the wonderful things they offer. As he has been regaining more and more understanding, one of the biggest things at the moment is helping him deal with feeling badly about what he's lost and the hard work ahead of him. Acadia specializes in TBI patients and knows this is common and normal and Jason will be going to some of the sessions geared towards helping him to cope with this.
It's very painful watching him begin to go thru what we know, from reading and talking to other TBI patients, is normal. We try to tell ourselves this is actually a good sign but it is so hard knowing the frustration he is feeling.
Last Saturday Allison, Mia, and my Mom, (Jason's Grannie), drove up to see him for a little while. It was a little sticky at first when he decided he didn't want to see anyone that day but eventually he did visit with them. He especially seemed to enjoy playing with Mia.
With all of the devastation from Sandy it's been hard to ask for prayers and financial help but this is the weekend of Ruby's Give Back fundraiser for Jason - Nov. 3-4-5 so perhaps knowing you are getting a meal at the same time you are helping Jason will encourage everyone to come for a meal - or several meals - at one of the Frederick locations. We are probably going to be there at 6:30 this Saturday night if anyone wants to join us. Don't forget to go to the fan page to download a flier to bring along so your 20% gets donated!
And please add some prayers for Jason's continued growth and to give him the strength and courage to keep fighting this tough battle!
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