Pat’s Progress

Hi Everyone, Sorry I haven’t posted since Christmas. I hope everyones 2010 is going well and you and your families are healthy and happy. We had a bittersweet anniversary, on Feb 9 it was 3 years since Pat had his accident. I wish I had thought to take videos from the beginning until now because his progress has been incredible from were we started. His upper body has gotten stronger and he has started to get some tricep movement. He can also move his left thumb a tiny bit but it burns out real quick. He is still able to move his left big toe so that there just gives up hope. Right now our biggest obstacle is he needs to lose weight. Hard enough to do when you can be active never mind being stuck in a wheelchair. He has been losing some but still had a lot more to go. I wish I had more information to pass along but this is a very slow recovery. I think once the weight obstacle is passed we will see lots of things from him but we must over come this first. I’ll keep you posted until next time, we love you all and thank you for your support.

As I look back on the year of 2009 and all the changes that have happened I can not help but be thankful. This year like many years past and many more to come has had its share of ups and downs. We have lost some dear friends and loved ones who will always be in our hearts but we have also gained new friends and loved ones. Pat has made some great strides in gaining more movement and gaining more feelings in his limbs. We can only hope that the year of 2010 is kind to us and brings new joy to our world. May all who read this blog be safe and have a wonderful 2010! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year (click link for a special card from Fred and Sara). Love Pat, Angela, Fred and Sara

Well it is hard to believe that it is almost Thanksgiving! Pat and I have so much to be thankful for that it almost makes me cry. This year we have had quite a few good things happen in Pat’s recovery! He is able to move his left big toe consistently and has just recently started to move his left thumb very slightly. The other day he pedaled for a mile by himself at JoFo, if you have facebook look me up I posted a video. I tried to post it here but can not, so here is a link to youtube. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving. Love Pat and Angela

Hi Everyone - Want to let you all know that we are having an adults only Halloween Party on Saturday, October 24th. Costumes are optional both Pat and myself will be dressed up! I will provide food, please BYOB. The party starts at 7pm going to ????? We would love to see everyone!

Just want to remind everyone that we are having a Labor Day Party on Sunday, Sept 6th. Arrive anytime after 12pm, it is BYOB and a dish to share. We will provide hot dogs, burgers and chips. Other things to bring sunscreen, chairs and a good attitude. We will have a bouncy house for both the big and little kids. Hope to see you there,

Ang

Just a quick update on Pat, things are going well. He has had a few new sensations and is still wiggling his left toe. This is just such a long process but we keep fighting the fight and we will win the battle. He is still going to Journey Forward currently twice a week for the summer this way we can enjoy the “nice New England” weather. Come the cold we’ll start going 3 days a week again. We are currently working on getting an FES Bike for Pat. What that does is send electrical stimulation into the muscle groups and cause him to pedal.

I also want to let everyone know that we are having a Labor Day party at our house on Sunday, Sept. 6 Please come and bring the kids. It is BYOB, we will supply hot dogs, burgers and chips please feel free to bring anything else you want to throw on the grill. Also we will have a bouncy house for the kids so it will help keep them busy. Bring chairs, sunscreen, things for the kids to do (ie bikes, skateboards etc., we live on a dead end road) and get ready to have fun hanging out and relaxing with new and old friends!

Hi Everyone,

Not much to report and update. Everything is status quo and moving along. Pat is doing well and has had small gains but nothing major. I have to keep telling him that it is these small things that add up and turn into big changes. Just want to remind everyone that we are always up for visitors so if you have some time off and would like to visit just let me know.

Just wanted to share with everyone that our oldest pup Codybear has passed away. He was our beautiful Akita that Pat and I have had in our lives for 12 1/2 years. He will be greatly missed.

Hello Everyone, It was great to see everyone at the summer kick off BBQ. We love seeing all of our friends, remember we love to have visitors so feel free to drop by and see us!

Pat has been doing well at Journey Forward, he actually did a half a sit up by himself! This along with his other gains are huge improvements, all leading up to his goal of being able to use a power assist wheelchair. Speaking of Journey Forward, Pat is cutting his schedule back from 3 days a week to 2 days a week to help conserve money. If you are looking for something to donate to, please remember Pat and make a donation to Journey Forward. Don’t forget to put Pat’s name in the memo line so he gets credit for it.

Until the next update we love you and be safe.

Hi Everyone,

Don’t forget the summer kick-off BBQ at our house. It is Sunday, May 24th anytime after 12pm going to whenever everyone leaves or we throw you out

We will supply Burgers, Dogs and chips; please BYOB and if you like a dish of any kind to share.

Things you will need? Chairs, sunscreen and anything else you might want to bring to have a good time (there will be kids here so wait til after hours for the naughty stuff )

If you need directions please send me an email at alperruzzi@yahoo.com

Hope to see all of friends!