8/14 Update

It's been a while since I've had a chance to update. There aren't a lot of huge changes, but here are the highlights...

1 - Vision - Steve went to the eye doctor on Monday. The doctor was able to use prisms to get rid of the double vision, but they are too intense to put in a lens so they are not going to do that yet. Also, the doctor said that if they did, then his brain might not rehab itself and fix the double vision on it's own. So they are getting him new lenses to help as much as possible, but it won't fix the double vision issue. They are also discussing eye therapy to help him recover faster, but won't be able to do this completely until he is able to go in his own car (Mom driving, not the center's bus).

2 - Eating - Steve is off the feeding tube from 6a-6p every day. He eats foods that are the consistency of honey. Anything that is more liquid than that he can not have b/c he is a silent aspirator and at this point it's still going down the wrong way. He chokes during meals a couple times, but he's doing pretty well with it overall.

3 - The rest - his therapy sessions are still going well. He works very hard every day. He has a long recovery ahead of him still, but it's great to know he's anxious to get well ASAP!!

Poppa Bear!!!

Steve is a grandpa! Jackson Tyler "Jax" was born on Thursday, July 24th :) Here are a couple pictures of Jax with Poppa and Mammie...