8/8/10 - Day 97

This week was a little better than last week. I know I will not ever be able to understand what he is going through.

A therapist told us, Steven was not awake for the first 11 days and his brain really was not awake for quite a while after that. During that time period he has no recollection of what happened.

We were there for the coma, ICU, therapy, etc. He wasn't. So now, he is a 26 year old man who used to make his own decisions, and now he has to listen to his parents and others. He wasn't liking that so much, however it's necessary because there were times that he was not making safe decisions. It is getting better but he definitely still needs much guidance.

Tomorrow will be Steven's 26th birthday. I cannot tell you how lucky we feel that he is still here to celebrate this day with us.

I decided to print the blog for Steven and give it to him as a birthday gift. I hope he truly comprehends how many people prayed for him. Prayed for our family. Cried for him.

I don't think anyone will ever understand how truly grateful we are for all of those prayers.

This is going to be my last post. I have faith that Steven will make it and will be better than ever.

This post is will remain up for a long time. If anyone cannot get a hold of me through Facebook or email, leave a message here and I will respond as soon as I can.

Thank you everyone! We love you all <3

8/1/10 - Day 90

Day 90...Feels like 390.

Every hurdle we encounter feels like it's the worst one yet. While in the hospital I never once believed that there wasn't anything we couldn't handle once he got better and came home...however, our faith is really being tested right now.

Unfortunately Steven is definitely not the same person he was before the accident. We are all trying to find our way.

I know I have asked for so many prayers for him, but if you could please continue to pray, I will be forever indebted. I know we can get through this too

Thank you <3

Love Barb