August 31, 2009

Keith is doing much better these days! He keeps improving with his short term memory each and everyday! He is very relaxed now that he is at home. I am so amazed how far he has come in such a short period of time! It truly is a miracle!!!! GOD IS GREAT!!!!
Last weekend we all had lunch at Wendy's house with his uncle Jack who he hasn't seen in 10 years. It was Darren, Atria, Kyle, Wendy, Jack, Bill, Keith and I. Keith had a great time catching up with his uncle. On Sunday Keith and I went to go see A Time Travelers Wife. This weekend was a nice relaxing weekend. We had family over on Saturday and on Sunday Keith and I went down to Huntington Beach to visit my uncles. The weather was fantastic! Keith still continues to go to Day therapy Monday Thur Friday at Casa Colina. Thank you all for your continued support and prayers! I truly appreciate everything everyone has done for me and my family through these difficult times. THANK YOU!!!!
Please continue to pray for Keith!!!

Love,
Jenny MacLellan

Last Night was a FUN and GOOD night! Today is a GREAT day for Keith!

Last night, a group of us from Bowers and Pacific Ambulance (Paul, Danny, Nino, Ed N., Juan, Pedro, Lucian, Jonathan) had dinner at Pinnacle Peak (Steakhouse) in San Dimas with Keith, Jenny, Darren, Darren’s fiancé Autria and Keith’s mom Wendy.  It was a fun and enjoyable night!  Keith looked good, sounded good and is recovering nicely.

 

Good news for Keith:  Today at 10:00 a.m. Jenny was able to check Keith out from being an INPATIENT to now being an OUTPATIENT.  Keith will now be able to sleep in his own bed in his own home each night and will be picked up and returned by a facility van during the week so he can continue with his therapy and rehabilitation process.

 

Short term memory: Getting Better!  Keith still has a bit of journey towards full recovery!  Please continue to pray for Keith!

 

 

UPDATE- Sunday, August 8th

Keith was able to spend the weekend at home with Jenny.  On Saturday, they went to the movies and saw “The Ugly Truth”.  Jenny says Keith is a bit agitated and does not want to go back to the rehabilitation center tomorrow.  We all know the importance of Keith’s continued therapy as a crucial element towards continued recovery and improving his short term memory.

 

While Keith continues to make progress, there is still more healing that needs to occur through continued therapy!  Please continue to pray for Keith and his family. 

 

 

UPDATE....the FIRST in quite some time!!!

IT has been a long time since this blog has been updated. I apologize for not keeping this updated more regularly, but there hasn’t been a ton to report. I told Jenny that I would update tonight and will make sure we provide weekly updates at a minimum.

Tonight Danny and I spent some time with Keith. Present were his mom Wendy, Jenny and his brother Darren. KEITH LOOKS GREAT! This last weekend he was able to spend the two nights at home with Jenny. This is the first time Keith has slept anywhere other than a medical facility since his accident in April. He continues to progress daily. The medical professionals have focused on improving his short term memory were he continues to make progress. While we visited, he also had a phone conversation with Ray Iskander. He remembers all facets of his job and didn’t miss a beat when we talked about work and the people that we associate with professionally through work. He definitely remembers people from the past and has retained his paramedic skills knowledge.

The recovery has truly been remarkable. GOD has truly shown us a miracle in the progress we have seen in Keith. The Neurosurgeon that saw Keith from the Emergency Room to Surgery and is now monitoring his progress has said that what Keith's recovery is a miracle. The Neurosurgeon initially thought that Keith would not be able to ever walk again or talk again! We are all amazed at what we are seeing.

This next week, a group of us (with Jenny present and with her blessing) are taking Keith on a “field trip” and out to dinner! We look forward to this time with Keith away from the hospital.

Please continue to pray for Keith and the family!!!