Nick is almost done! Well according to the doctor, he is done. The surgery and lengthening is considered a success. At Tuesdays appointment Nick had gained 4 1/2 cms in length. If he would stop now that would be okay. His legs and even and the hips are straight. If he continues to get a few more mms. that would be fine too. So, we are monitoring to see if we can get to 5cm but not worried anymore about moving too much and causing pole changes. Nick is more at ease and happy with the results. It has been so amazing. All the length in one month. Nick is continuing with PT and exercises to regain his leg strength and flexibility. Next appointment is in 5 weeks to check on the bone density and hopefully pitch the crutches.
Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes. We could hear God whispering in our ears during this lengthening process. Reassuring us that we were okay, delivering the many prayers, and letting us know that he was right there with us.
Two Long Legs
Waiting to see Dr. H for August check up
Nick's bionic Leg!
Xray shows the amount of length that is now gained. Just have to wait for the bone mass to harden.
Choir Tour 2008 Send Off Concert
"Friends" A special song sung at the end of every Choir Tour Concert. Past choir members are asked to come up and sing. Nick hobbled to the front and Marissa made sure he was with a friend.
Relaxing at Home.
Reading a book on the porch. Very comfortable.
Our Hero
Dr. Herzenberg stopped by the party and we were able to get this great picture.
Party at the HP
The ice cream truck came with treats for everyone in the house.
Buddies
Nick and Jack. Jack is in the room next door and he stops by to check on Nick often.
Inner Harbor for dinner
Celebrating that we will be going home
Ross decided to stay with us in Baltimore!
Hope this gives Florence Nightingale an occasional break.
Dad must be cheating.......
Where did he get all those hotels?
Family Monopoly out on the patio
Dad and Ross came by to help us pass the time.
Another special visit
Maeve and her mother made the road trip to Baltimore.
Visitors from Pittsburgh
Nick's Covenant Group drove down to lift his spirits.
Future Docs
Today we had a visit from International students Nicks age. All hope to become doctors some day.
Chick Magnet
All the girls wanted a picture with the "Big NC"
Nick and his personal (slave) nurse...
Nick and Luise are doing well in Baltimore
Getting around
Practicing for the Wheel Chair races in the parking lot.
A good sign!
today a rainbow appeared over Baltimore. Looks like we picked the right place for Nick to be for his leg lengthening.
Home away from Home
Relaxing at the Hackerman Patz House. Thanks Mimi for knitting this great Bethel Park Blanket.
"Hey I am ready!"
Nick in his own clothes ready to leave the Hospital
Day One, Up and playing video games
Nick still playing golf, Nintendo Mario Golf. Beat his Dad bad!!!!!
Dinner at Obrycki's!
Great Seafood! Stuffed. Good thing, Nick can not eat after midnight.
Heading to the Links
Last day to golf before surgery
Helping at the Golf Clinic
"Paying it forward" thanks Missie
Golf Clinic
Watch me swing the club!
Rainbow of Hope
Coincidence??
Nicklaus named after the great golfer Jack Nicklaus. Shares the same birthdate as Tiger Woods.
At the Drive In
Good Times with my girlfriend
1 comment:
WOW! What wonderful news Nick - you must be so happy to know that this surgery was so successful. Keep up the good work at PT & know we are all cheering loudly for the great news!
We missed you on choir tour - it wasn't the same without you, but it sure gives us all something to look forward to next year!
By the way - Ross only said "Bananas" to me once :-)
Love,
Miss Dale
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