July 24, 2005
July 24, 2005 | Updates
Sorry that it has taken me so long to post this update today. It has been a busy day. Last night, the results of Samuel’s MRI came back. They are saying that it showed some injury to his brain in the basal ganlia portion of it. (That portion of the brain mostly deals with motor functions.) But they say that an MRI simply gives us some ideas and does not rule out other problems later or the possibility of healing in the areas where there are problems now. It is just a wait and see situation for now.Samuel started “posturing” quite a bit last night. That basically means that his entire body will stiffen up and every muscle in it tighten - arching his back and head and making him very uncomfortable for a few minutes each time. It is involuntary, and is brought on by his being upset which is apparent because it happens nearly every time he begins to cry. They are trying to give him medication to help reduce this posturing without putting him under because they do want his brain to continue to try and awaken fully. Also, they do believe at this point that this posturing will eventually subside.
When he is quite and awake - which is probably only about half an hour total every day, he is very aware considering what he has been through. He seems to recognize us and he has smiled and even laughed when we have quitely played with him. But his brain is still trying to transition from the coma he was in to a fully awakened state. And we won’t know exactly how much damage he has sustained until he is more awake.
I do want to add that Samuel has had several priesthood blessings and because of those blessing, we believe that through faith and prayers, he will be all right. It will be a long road of recovery, I’m sure. But we do believe that with enough faith, he can be well again.
We again ask you to continue to keep Samuel in your prayers and fasting. Our prayers are being answered as he improves slowly each day. He is truly a miracle to behold as he should not even be with us after what he has endured. But God is merciful.
I read a scripture today that I would like to share with you:
“For behold, I am God; and I am a God of miracles; and I will show unto the world that I am the same yesterday, today, and forever; and I work not among the children of men save it be according to their faith.” 2 Nephi 27:23
We do not know why Samuel has to endure this trial in his life, but we know there is a reason. And we do not know why God has blessed us to be able to keep him here with us, but we are so very grateful. And we know that when miracles do happen, they happen because of faith. Thank you for your faith. We love you all!
Tom, Teresa & Samuel
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