Well, we've been home for 12 days now and although our departure from Touro was bittersweet, we are happy to be home, Nicholas included. It was our hope that when we left Touro, Nicholas would be walking and talking. That is not the case. He is making slow but steady progress and we are continually praying for his TOTAL recovery, as I am sure you all are. Since coming home, Nicholas has tried to verbalize several times. Yesterday, his dad heard him for the first time and it was very emotional. He has reacted to the dogs and to us in some very positive ways. I know that he is happy to be home and when you ask him, he gives you a "thumbs up". We had a hard time finding a sitter, so Emily spent last week at home with him and did a fantastic job. They played games together and I know he will miss her now that the new sitters have arrived. We have two great ladies who are taking care of him in shifts. One from 7:30 to 12:30 and the other from 12:30 to 5:30, so that I can go back to work.
There are several stages in the recovery of a brain injured person. Nicholas seems to be at Stage IV right now. For the past few days, he has been more aggressive with his movements and responses. We must be very careful not to overstimulate him. I am asking that only 2 people go into his room at a time and that you talk one at a time to allow him to process what you are saying. He seems to become overwhelmed with too much conversation and cannot distinguish one person from another and has trouble following what is being said. This causes him to "shut down" and he may not respond to you at all.
We know that you all would like to visit with him and that he needs to see you too. Because our family is trying to keep things as normal as possible, we ask that you please call before coming over so that we can limit the number of people to give you some one on one time. Thanks, Ms. Sondra
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NICK...I am soo happy that you are home!!! I will definitely be there to see you soon but I want to give you some time first!!! I knew that you could pull thru! I am still praying for your full recovery as is everyone else!!! See you soon buddy!!!
Thanks for the update Sondra--we check so often to find out about Nick's progress--you are all thought of and prayed for every day.
Yayy Nick! I am sooo excited that you are doing well at home! It is hard to understand that it is such a slow process because we all want you to fully recover quick...but you are doing so awesome and I knew you could pull through and you ARE going to be back and strong in time! Because you are Nick Trahan and that is what you do!!! Keep the hard work up and I'll see you soon.
Mrs. Sondra,
Thanks so much for the update on his progress at home! We are all praying for Nick's recovery and with ya'll keeping us updated it does help to remind us that our prayers are working and to not give up...we all love nick and won't stop praying for all of yall everyday!
Hey Nick, Its Libby, remember when you were young and you pied in my face when i was changing your diaper!! You were the first baby to do that to me and i will never forget that. It had been a while since i had seen you and at Emily and I's class reunion I saw you and didn't even recognize you. I asked Emily who the Cute guy was she was talking to and it was you. Do you remember that? Remember we laughed about that for about 30minutes. You are such a strong and determined guy and I know you will pull through this with flying colors, you just needed a break from this fast life we all live in. You take your time and I know you will be back to good and better, no rush!!
Emily,
We haven't seen each other in a while but i am praying for you and your family and miss yall very much. Hope all is well and all you can do is pray and be there for Nick, he will pull through I know it.
-Think of yall and praying for yall
Libby LeBlanc,
Trahan Family:
We are all so happy that Nick is home and improving daily. We wanted to let you all know that we are praying for your entire family daily and you are all in our hearts and minds.....We have had some wonderful memories made in the past and one day we will make more memories......If we can help with anything please let us know.
Ya'll are in our prayers always,
Patrick, Sandy, Brody and Chase Peltier.
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