Day 26

Amazing day and last post.

All of last week was a time of rest-for me, and restlessness- for Nate.

We did shop, go out to eat, bank, etc., and he did it all without a hitch. He spent time with friends, and even went to the new Bob's Big Boy in Morro Bay. (we are easily excited)

Today was an appt. with his neuro-Dr, and he said that Nate doesn't need to see any therapists. In a month he will send Nate to have an extensive neuro-evalution to see if there might be any subtle injuries, but so far so good. Nate can even drive in a couple of weeks.

Whewwww God is good!

Please pray for a 17-yr.old boy. He is undergoing treatment for a head injury similar to Nate's.

I believe that he will receive the same grace for healing as Nate received.

This has been an amazing journey. We will remember the love, support and prayers of so many.

Each day is a gift, to be opened with thanksgiving and shared.

Love to you all,

The Moore family

Day 21

We've had a quiet week. After making some calls, I was informed that Nate would have various therapists coming out to our home, rather than going in to SLO for outpatient treatments. This is to begin on Monday. I, of course, wanted everything to move along as rapidly as it had been at the hospital, but it seems a time to rest. (for Nate and I)

Steve is setting the crab pots to begin the Dungeness season today, and harvesting begins tomorrow. Cale and Joe Wells are Steve's deckhands and please pray for a safe and successful season.

Nate is reticent to post as he feels he's already had 'too much publicity' regarding his injury.

He is on facebook and seems to communicate well with all his friends.

I'll post again next week when we have received the therapist assessments and his follow up with Dr. Ramborg.

On October 5, I had written a scripture-prayer for Nate. It is found in Ephesians 3:20-21.

"Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,

to Him be glory in the church, by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever, Amen."

Those words truly sum up the events of these last weeks. Exceedingly abundantly....for sure!

Love, n' hugs,

grateful in Los Osos,

Cathe

Day 18

I just checked on Nate, in his own room, at home and resting comfortably. What an amazing few weeks! Nate was 9 days in a medically induced coma, nine days awake in the hospital, and now home. Only God could give us a prognosis like this! We are expecting home health care to come by today.

Steve is on his way to Half Moon Bay to get ready for Dungeness crab season. A few days ago, the prospect of being home alone with Nate was overwhelming, today I am at peace with it, and know all will continue to be good.

I am hoping Nate will do the next post....

hugs to you all,

Cathe

Day 16

Steve and I just left Sierra Vista, leaving Nate there in a 'step-down' room. He will call, if he wants company later. He plans on sleeping, watching tonights' football game, sleeping some more and being up and ready when he is discharged Tues. morning. He will be coming home tomorrow!

His recovery has outpaced every rehab facility. He will receive in-home visits this week from the various therapists. We are relieved, exhausted, and very thankful!

Updates for Nancy; She's coming home today, please continue to pray for her complete recovery.

Update 2; Happy 25th birthday, Cale!

grateful in Los Osos,

the Moore's

Day 15

Hi everyone,

Today is Nate's last day at Sierra Vista. After tomorrow's reports, we will take him to Cottage Rehab in Santa Barbara. So many friends came by today for Nate, but he needed a lot of rest. For everyone who didn't see Nate; He sported a shaved head that revealed more wounds than we knew of, and clarity of thinking for longer periods of time.

Our prayer requests are healing and peace for the frequent headaches and rushes of anxiety he struggled with today. Also, for his sleep patterns, that remain switched. We trust God's will concerning his rehab; where and how long. He does need it, though he improves every day. I'll take my laptop to SB so I can post when we know what's next....

PS. Nancy may be home tomorrow. We still ask for complete healing and recovery from her illness.

PPS. Steve and I want to thank all the staff at Sierra Vista who took such good care of our son.

Again, thank you all for your prayers for our family...

Cathe

Cale's 25th BD is Tuesday!

Day 14

It was my turn to hang out with Nate today as Cathe was taking care of Jude. Nate continues to amaze me. We watched college football, cruised around the hospital in a wheelchair and hung out with some of our family friends as well as some of Nate's friends. He really is doing well. His memory is great although during conversation he does stumble on some simple words. He also tells some pretty far out stories from some crazy dreams he had while hibernating for 9 days. Altogether though, he is a waking miracle. We pray that his recovery continues at this pace every day. Thanks to all of our friends, family, and Nate's friends, you all are awesome. Steve

Day 13

Late post, as I spent all day with Nate. He is doing great! I want everyone to take the time to draw a deep breath, say 'Thank you, Jesus', and know like we do, that Nate will be ok!

Today was lightyears ahead of yesterday. He walks without assistance, in and out of bed, bathes, and dresses himself. The pneumonia was declared gone this afternoon, and the IV's are gone for good. He remains in the ICU through the weekend. He has been accepted at Cottage rehab in Santa Barbara for Monday. Medi-cal still needs to Ok it. By Monday, we suspect that he will have passed their criteria and may just come home. Its all good. He does need therapy. Speech, word recognition, etc. is better, but still a bit strange at times. I don't know who will be his nurse this weekend, but today was very relaxed and anybody could come hang out. I'll be at home babysitting Jude, so Steve will be at the hospital. Text him when you come by and he can let you in. Nate's sleep patterns have reversed so we are trying to keep him more active during the day and he may sleep better at night. I was able to wheel him outside and he liked it. Maybe a group could show up with Nate's t-shirts on and surprise him outside...He still needs to hydrate and eat. As his senses of smell and taste recover from the trauma of the last weeks, I'm sure he'll begin to respond. Suggestions received helped a lot! Our Thanks to everyone,

Cathe

Please keep Nancy in your prayers. She was responding to treatment, but has since suffered a setback. We ask for her complete recovery!!