5 /05/04 - Last night Kyle was inducted into the Eustis High School National Honors Society. We were very happy that he could not only catch up with his class after missing five months of school, but to also keep his 3.75 grade point average. Next on the agenda is a long awaited cruise to the eastern Carribean. The entire family is taking a week long break from May 29 until June 5. Upon our return, Kyle travels back to the Shriners Hospital in Philadelphia on June 15. He will be having both arms operated on June 17. The surgery is called tendon transfer surgery and will hopefully give Kyle more grasp and finger control. the bad part is he can not use his arms for 3 months until everything has healed. We hope your prayers will continue for a successful surgery.Until then, love you all... The Lens 4/23/04 - Kyle finally got his drivers license. He is enjoying his new freedom to drive without mom and dad being back seat drivers. He is driving a Pontiac Montana van that has been custom built for him and his wheelchair. 3/28/04 - Latest news about Kyle comes from Shriner's Hospital in Tampa. We were invited to come to their Tampa facility for his 6 mos. evaluation. Shriner's Philadelphia flew down Dr.Betz and staff for the one day spinal cord injury clinic. Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, nursing issues and extensive x-rays of his neck, back and pelvis were all evaluated....good news he is looking great and gaining strength and is a ideal candidate for tendon transfer surgery. They would also like to have him re-evaluated for physical therapy and an aquatic workout will be designed for home. Spinal Cord Injury Program of Fla. is going to help finance a pool lift for use as part of Kyle"s home exercise routine. We are looking at about 5 weeks in Philly this summer for surgery on both hands and water therapy training. Kyle is very positive about having the surgery even though he doesn't like the ideal of spending another summer in a hospital. Having this surgery will really change his ability to do more for himself by leaps and bounds. Give thanks to God for his blessing of recovery and keep us in your prayers.
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3/10/04 - News for Lake Seneca Road....beware Kyle is now driving! I can easily count the new gray hairs on my head but all in all he is a pretty good driver. Bruce and I have attempted to use the hand controls to drive and they are tricky. Kyle makes it look easy. Does this sound familar to any of you....I am yelling you are too close to the shoulder of the road and he yelling to me...Stop yelling at me. Boy it is a scary thing to not be in control of the vehicle. He is going back one more time at our request to
have the OT driving
instructor review him before he takes his driver's exam. If you haven't
heard we sold Kyle's beautiful black truck...but if you know Kyle he is
already planning his next custom ride.
1/23/04 - New photos fresh from rehab Thursday...notice that Kyle is NOT wearing any leg braces to support him when he stands. Pretty awesome! He is planning on taking one more class at school and for our high school that translates into half the day, He is very tired at the end of the day but it is a good tired. His teacher will still be teaching him at home for his algebra and biology classes. I stay very busy keeping up with Dr.'s, therapy and whatever else pops up. Oh by the way, Kyle will be having another driving evaluation soon, this time on I-4 in mod to heavy traffic. I will be waiting at the driving office in deep prayer. Our love to everyone.... Marie 1/15/04 - Kyle attends his driving course evaluation in Orlando. After preliminary paperwork is finished, Kyle chooses a Buick Regal with hand controls as his choice of vehicle to test drive. After a successful transfer from the wheelchair to the car, the instuctor says, "Let's go". Two hours later, Kyle returns after cruising downtown Orlando. Needless to say, he was elated and can hardly wait until the next session. Looking for a way to help? Your local blood banks are in desperate need of "0" positive blood. It's the gift of life! |
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