Update #47

I still can't believe how chase's speech has taken off. He is saying sentences and working so hard. H is potty trained now that he can talk. His dr came in this morning and I said "he read a story last night for his speech homework." the doctor said "that's good that you read to him" I said "no... He read it." dr "with his eyes?" me "with his voice." I said, turning to chaser, "chase, what was the name of that story?" chase said, "when I get bigger." and I said "by who?" chase, "mercer mayer"... The dr's jaw dropped; she said, "chase, you're a miracle." I smiled... I already know.

It was really amazing. Today, a nurse told chase how amazing he was. I said, "chase, who saved your life?" chase said, "Jesus." m jaw dropped. I thought he would say the hospital or something like that (because we have talked about that.) AMAZING. then, later - when Becky was here, I wanted chase to tell Becky who saved his life. I said "chase, who saved your life?" chase said "angels." my jaw dropped again. I said, "what color were they wearing?" chase said "white." Becky and I squeezed him so tight ... He is a miracle. Absolute miracle.

We have exactly 2 weeks in the hospital left today. If I look back at what chase was doing just a week ago - I'm amazed at his progress. His speech therapist said that he reached her weekly goal she had for him in less than 24 hours. All the therapists are joking that chase is making everyone re-do their paperwork.

Chase is a Rancho 6/7 - yahoo!!!!!!! He is progressing nicely and he even took a bath in a normal tub tonight. He eats all of his meals by himself (except for the stuff - pudding and shakes) that he has to scoop - I still help him with that. His right leg is growing by the day - please please continue to pray for his right leg and his gait as he walks. I know the power in asking the Lord specifically for your desires according to his will.

My son is amazing. I can't get over it. So many people say that they get "chills" and "goosebumps" around chase. His angels are so close and they are helping his body, I know it. All of you earthy angels are having prayers answered by the heavenly angels.

Before this, I didn't truly see what I had. I didn't see how magnificent my husband was - amazing my son was - resilient my precious angel daughters are. I didn't see. I see now and I am so grateful. Justin and I got to sneak away for a delicious Italian dinner with some of our closest friends last night. It was a treat to talk with them about chase and all cry regarding his progress. I just love and adore chase so much.

His musical therapist started crying today when chase said "hi Tony!" to her. The day before he could just say "mom" and "no"... Then - in 24 hours his language exploded. She was blown away as all the therapists have been.

One last sweet thing that chase's speech therapist said after I told her this next story today was "that belongs in the blog!!" so, today - I was laying with chaser. I said "I love you so much son. So much! Do you know why?" he looked right at me and said "I'm your best boy." it took my breathe away. I have called him that his whole childhood. He said "I love you more mom." i said "why?" and he said "you love and support me." I sobbed. He wiped my eyes with his little finger. It was a moment that I will cherish for the rest of my life.

We talked about his accident today; I felt he felt ready. Plus, when I asked if he wanted to talk he said "yes" and I said "okay! About what?" and he said "my accident." As i told him the story, we both cried. I told him that he was such an amazing strong boy and that he was being prepared to live a full and wonderful life. He doesn't remember a week before the accident (bits and pieces are slowly coming back).

Thank you all so much for your prayers. Please! Pray that his heavenly helpers help him life his right leg and that his gait is straight so he can RUN out of this hospital. pray for his speech to continue please also.

Thank you sooooo much for all your love and absolute dedication to me and my precious family. Every card, email, Facebook message I receive I read and I feel your arms wrap around my neck and hold me. I feel your love... Keep them coming.

Slow and steady,

Jen