Can you believe it has been one year since our lives have changed? This day last year I received the phone call that no one wants to get, that a loved one has been hurt and is on the way to the hospital. I spent the next few weeks in a fog but thanks to all of you I received so much love and support it helped to pull me through. Pat spent them in and out of consciences and at times fighting for his life.
I have spent the last week reflecting on this past year re-reading all your posts, laughing and crying. It has been a hard year but along with the bad, so much good has happened. Believe it or not this the hardest post that I’ve written to this blog. I have written and rewritten this at least a half a dozen times and probably still wont get all the words right. Pat and I still don’t know why this happened and have stopped trying to figure it out, maybe it was time for Pat to slow down and smell the roses.
In this year Pat has made considerable progress. He has gone from only being able to move his shoulders to being able to control his arm movements down to his elbows. He has gotten different sensations through out is body and hopes to regain more. We are looking into some different programs to help strengthening his muscles and regain as much movement as possible. The other day during therapy he sat up unassisted for 13 minutes. Who knows what the future holds but we refuse to give up.
I’m not sure how many people actually pop in and see the site anymore since we don’t really write much in it now. I try an update at least once a month but at this time the progress is slow but we are getting there one little muscle twitch at a time. I will let you know when we start the new training program and what gains Pat has made. Maybe one of these days I’ll get Pat to write his thoughts in this blog since it is his. I would also like to let you know that we would love to hear from you, give us a call or stop in and visit us.
Hey Ang ,
Thanks for the update!! Glad to hear of progressing strength in body & mind . Good thoughts to both of you all the time…
Jeff & Patty
Hi,
Sorry it has taken me so long to check in but better late than never. It certainly isn’t that you are not frequently in my thoughts. I am so glad to hear that Pat is getting better control of his aems. That was what he wished for and it looks like the Boss was listening. Oscar has had a few medical issues related to his advanced age. He was 9 in January. He has developed spondylosis causing compression of his spinal cord. It flairs up and he looses control of his hind end. I have to use a sling to support his rear until the drugs reduce the swelling. We get along though and he is very good natured about it. It is quite a sight. It looks like I am carrying his rear in a purse. How is your fur kid? Give eachother a hug for me.
Toni
Hey Pat.
It’s good to hear that you are doing better and making progress. From what I’ve read over the last year, it sounds like you’ve got yourself one hell of a woman there that cares about you so much. The rest of us should be so lucky to have someone like that in our lives.
Take care,
Scott
Angie and Pat,
Wow, what a difference a year makes. It’s ggod news that Pat continues to make progress and I believe that he will continue, even if just baby steps. I love you so much and am really proud of both of you for your strength and positive attitudes. Hugs and kisses, Aunt Cindy
P.S. I am going to be a Grandma in August. Can you believe it, it seems like just yesterday Angie was visiting in Ohio when Trevor was born!
It is amazing how time moves. I imagine this year has felt like one of the longest in your lives, at least it did after my own injury. I’ll be coming up on 3 years myself this June and it blows my mind. Glad to hear therapy is good. A big applause from someone who can truly appreciate 13 minutes of unassisted sitting! Take care & keep fighting.
-Kp
Pat and Angie,
Glad to hear You continue to make progress! 13 minutes of unassisted sitting is certainly good news! I’m glad you have been able to enjoy some bright spots through out this past year, and know you will have many more. We love you guys, and hope to come by soon.
Love,
Bigguy, Mrs. Bigguy, and Bigguy’s Little Princess
Pat and Angie,
We are waiting for the day that you can get down the dock and help us do a little deck work. We are behind you all the way.We are proud of you both and your progress. Keep it up! Love, Dad and Louise
We are glad to hear of the progress you have made throughout the past year. Babysteps is all anyone could ask for and you guys are surely giving it your every effort. I cannot wait to see you again. I am sorry I missed you last week, but thought it best to keep the rugrats away and let the boys focus on racing. As always, we love and miss you guys and look forward to the warm weather. Hopefully we can get you both out and about in the nice weather.
Love always
The Luciano family
Hi Pat and Angie. So glad to hear that the progress continues. I also noted the anniversary. You are both in my thoughts and prayers every day.
God Bless,
Dave Rampone
Still popping here ang. I egarly await the updates. People from the elks lodge where we had the pasta dinner are always asking how you both are doing, as well as the guys from amgen. Cant wait to see you both again. keep up the great work pat!!!
Wow it has been a year already. Ang and Pat, we only wish that Pat’s progress continues to improve each day and never stops. All the best to you both and never give up.
Angela & Pat,
We think of you both often. Things are crazy here with Scott away again but I try to check in here as often as possible. We are happy to hear Pat is progressing along so well. Miss you both.
Hi Angela & Pat, I know I am not good at communicating, but you both are still in my thoughts. I’m praying that you make good progress and getting some feelings and movements back. The last post you made is very encouraging.
Jar is retiring next summer and is very excited about it. But I am putting him to work around the house and do landscaping (don’t tell him, LOL)! I still have to work, though. I have to support the house and my Mini S!
Take care & Happy Patrick’s Day,
Becca & Jar
Pat,
I’m sorry it’s been so long after the 1 year mark before I made a post. Believe me I didn’t forget, I’ve just been trying to think of what to write…remember if it takes more than 5 seconds it’s not funny. I can’t believe a year has passed since the accident, not one day has gone by where I haven’t thought about you and what happened. I still can’t find a reason or a cause for how it happened. I’m glad that you’re doing a lot better and that you’re re-gaining some strength and movement, I hope that it continues. I know that you’ll never quit working at it. I just want you to know that you’re always in my thoughts.