Emmett’s home….

May 2…

I haven’t posted in a while, I wanted to give an update since there are handful of people who don’t have social media. Emmett was released from rehab April 25th today marks one week at home. He had many goals but the biggest one in writing that he looked every single day in rehab was to, “walk outta here” and he accomplished just that. There were many days he felt that wasn’t possible, but anyone who knows Emmett he’s determined! He used his walker, walked out the front doors on his own with his medical team cheering him on. On the home side of things it’s been challenging, rehab was easier because it’s ADA friendly there vs at home it’s not. Emmett has been managing around our home, this is all in thanks because of this account. From all the donations it has made is possible to have some modifications such as the bathroom, our bedroom and even the tools he needs since he has limitations on movement. He works on walking around a couple times a day with his walker, works with weights on his own and he has custom leg braces that have spring on the bottom foot to help with walking and getting around. We don’t have a stair chair, I did apply for a grant and it’s in the process for approval. Emmett currently bumps up and down the stairs and manages until we can get the grant finalized, I hope we get this! Not sure yet when Emmett will be returning to work, he needs to be medically cleared. He is learning a routine at home and has a lot of appointments for everything, from OT, PT, doc and etc. during one doc appt on his knee a few days ago, since he had broke that during the accident but also has no MCL and no ACL, the doc told him he didn’t think Emmett would have this much movement let alone being able to walk! He was very impressed how far in sort period of time he has come and for it to be this early on. He told him don’t stop and to do what it takes to keep moving, people with spinal cord injuries around 12-18 months tells them where they are going to be at more permanently in life. Emmett is incomplete, we don’t know if there is more progress yet to come, if this is where he will stay it’s all to hard to tell. I feel it inside my heart Emmett will continue to make progress, he’s got the drive and heart! He also has his kids and myself pushing and cheering him on daily. Each day is a new day, it’s different and we are figuring it as time rolls around, there are good days and bad days. There are no books or answers on this since every SCI is different, but one thing I see in common are the people who have the drive to keep on going and my husband is one of them! Just yesterday Emmett was medically cleared to be able to learn how to drive, he has to take a class since he will need modifications to be able to drive. If you ask Emmett this is one of his top goals, to drive! I try to share on social media FB or Instagram on how things are going, but I won’t lie it’s so busy for me. From kids, Emmett, work and also tackling many things that use to be both of us and now it’s me…. Thank you everyone for all the love and support! This life changing event isn’t easy but we do find the positives, the laughs and smiles during the time of tears…. Thank you again ❤️ your welcome to add me on social media or Emmett… see how our journey is as we navigate this road….