Then To Now

I think I'm ready to post pictures now...I wanted you to see how great Greg is doing today. The first pictures were taken one day after the accident. Greg had two drains in his skull for blood and cranial fluid, a black eye, a broken cheek bone, a broken clavical, he couldn't breath on his own, he was in an induced coma for 10 days, he couldn't move his right side, the doctors told us it could be days to weeks before he woke up. They weren't sure if he'd be able to move his right side or talk. They also said his emotions would probably be effected, whether short term or permanetly, it was up in the air. They also told me he might have memory loss from the accident or far before that. I prepared myself for the worst hoping for the best. The last two pictures were taken two days ago. Greg is working with therapists 3-4 hours a day in rehab. He is walking with a bit of assistance, working to strengthen his right side. He is talking and understanding everything and still has a great sense of humor. The speech therapist was working with him the other day showing him black and white pictures of various objects. He showed Greg a picture of shoes to which Greg replied, "blue suede shoes." I also told him I wanted to cut my hair short, he told me I had my chance while he was in the coma. His personality is exactly the same and has no problems with emotion. His clavical healed on it's own as well as his cheek bone. His eyes are still a bit bloodshot from fighting so hard and coughing when he was coming out of his coma. He doesn't remember the accident, but has a clear recollection of everything from the night before and beyond that...he did forget our anniversary though, he said he had a "mind lapse." I think he's going to use that one a lot! He is very determined to get back home, he says we'll be out of McKay-Dee by next Friday...I don't think so, though he is progressing by leaps and bounds every day. He is such a hard worker. Someone asked what he liked to do for fun, and he said "hunt and work." Greg hates the hospital food, and has lost around 15 pounds. Our family has truly witnessed a miracle and we thank everyone for their love, support, prayers and thoughts. I also found out a few days after the accident that we're going to have another baby...official announcement!!...we count our blessings everyday. It's been 19 days since the accident, and Greg is already come so far, it's amazing! I'm so glad that Greg is here, that he's healthy and still has his funny personality. Luke loves to see his daddy everday, they go for races outside, Greg in a wheelchair, Luke in his stroller...it's quite funny. Sometimes I wonder how this could have happened, but I can't complain, we've been watched over. I know there is power in the priesthood, power in prayer and that our Heavenly Father knows and loves us, reaches out to us in our darkest moments and never leaves our side. Thank you again for everything, we still have a long road ahead, continue to keep us in your prayers.