I just got this update on Stu.

Hi Everyone,

Here is the latest update on Stuart's progress from Jeri.....

Stuart has been continuing to make progress while he’s at Craig Hospital.  He is improving in his physical skills and is walking and needing his wheelchair only for when he is tired.  He is also becoming more aware of himself and what has happened to him.  While he doesn’t remember the accident he does realize what he can’t do which is very frustrating for him.  He's still in a confused state which could last another month or so but he is understanding more and we are starting to see his memory of things from day to day improve.  He still gets into agitated states where he is frustrated and upset and unfortunately this increases his confusion.  His speech has progressed quite well in his class where he focuses really well on what he is saying.  Outside of class he doesn't have the same level of focus and it can deteriorate a bit.  They feel once he's out of this confused state he'll do well because he'll be able to concentrate on what he's saying

He has progressed to the point that I am allowed to take him on day trips during the weekends.  We’ve visited parks, a bike shop and Red Rocks Amphitheatre which he has enjoyed.  He really enjoys eating lunch out rather than the food in the cafeteria but usually declines visiting Starbucks once I tell him he has to have decaf.  The trips can be quite overwhelming for him with all the traffic, people and noise but each week he gets more comfortable with it.

We’re hoping he’ll be coming home in early November and I’ve been working with the folks at Craig to understand the changes needed to our home to make this happen.  We’re blessed he’s made such good progress and the modifications to our home will be very limited.  Thanks so much for all your support and offers of help, once Stuart is home and has gotten through that transition I’ll have a much better idea of what this next part of our journey holds for us and what help we’ll need.

Thanks,

Jeri