Since Gus has come home, we've been fortunate to be 'adopted' by his nurse from Ranken Jordan, Patty. Patty and her husband, Pat, have invited us to their home and shared with us the pleasure of their garden. We have had so much fun working in their garden and visiting with them, besides the incredibly yummy food, that I wanted to share with you a few pictures.
Last weekend we made the 4 hour trip down to our old home in Alton, Missouri. Car sick on the way in...and on the way out. As usual, Gus hated the car ride and screamed in protest the entire way (he screams every time we take him in the car). We had a great time visiting with family and Gus adjusted a little to being in a new place with people he doesn't really know.
(He's a little tired here and in the middle of smiling...but wouldn't give us the whole one for the picture.)Monday, we visited with the Fiorinos, really good friends living in Thayer (about 30 minutes away from Alton). Dr. Joe Fiorino is the chiropractor who has seen Gus before and each time, Gus is so much happier. He was able to check him out and adjust him (several times) on Monday. I cried with the result. Gus moved in ways he hasn't since before the accident. He was calm, happy, and content without us constantly entertaining him. The whole ride home that night was quiet - he was peaceful all the way. This past week, the difference has continued. He got his fussiness back again but he has continued to move more. The strength in his neck and torso suddenly increased dramatically. We are working on finding a chiropractor to take him to in the area (with Dr. Fiorino's help).
Other exciting news - we are expecting another addition to our family. I'm due to have a baby in early March 2010. The kids are very excited.
Thank you for your prayers. Please continue to pray for Gus' full recovery. We are praying right now for the right chiropractor in the area. We also are praying for a quick return of Gus' ability to move around more. He is frustrated at not being able to move much on his own. His vision is increasingly better - looking at everything up on the walls (not just a foot away from him).
God is good - He is restoring and increasing faith, hope, and love through your prayers. Thank you, esther
Yippee!!!!! Hugs! How exiting!!!! Love you guys - Frank, Rachel, Jarod & Conrad
ReplyDeletePraise God! Praise God! Praise God! To all of it! That's so awesome! Congrats on everything!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, congratulations!! So excited for you guys! :)
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Hi Matt and Esther,
ReplyDeleteI wrote a comment the other day but don't see it here so I must have done something wrong. I'm clearly technologically challenged! At any event we are soooo delighted to hear about Gus's progress and that you're expecting again.
We love you dearly and are still looking towards the right time to come down for a visit. Lots and lots of love,
Adrienne and Paul
good days in the lockerby family! congradulations!!
ReplyDeleteDear Esther, I received your Thank You note today. That was so sweet....you REALLY didn't have to send one, but I so appreciate your taking the time to do so!
ReplyDeleteAfter reading your latest post, I contacted my brother-in-law, who lives in St. Louis, to ask if he knew of a "great" chiropractor. This is his reply:
......"This guy is the chiropractor for the St. Louis Blues (professional hockey), so you know he works on some unusual situations. And his associate is good as well.
Dr. Howard Chapel or Dr. McMurrtree (don’t know how to spell it, but that’s what it sounds like - 636.537.0564. They are in out 64/40 in West County. Pretty easy shot from most places in St. Louis. I don’t have their address, but they can call and get directions."
I hope that gives you one (or two) options for a chiropractor. I KNOW how hard it is to find JUST the right one. We had a WONDERFUL chiropractor when we lived in New York. One we moved to Maryland we went to 6 doctors until we found one that came anywhere close to our NY chiro.
I'll be praying that you find the perfect man/woman to treat Fergus.
In His Love,
Marie Burns