Chase raced his doctor on a tricycle today!lol (yes- his doctor was riding a tricycle!) CHASE WON! He was able to stand and balance without support for about 10 minutes. He is getting more mobility in his upper body. Those arms, hands, and fingers are really getting stronger. Still working on lifting his arms against gravity. He walked using his walker with his therapist just holding his gait belt.(no security device on the walker holding him) His steps are getting better, he is working hard on his balance. The cyst on his pancreas is getting smaller. Keep praying!!
Today has been a GREAT day! Chase is doing so GOOD! GOD IS SO GOOD!
Love,
Lisa
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHASE!! He had the best birthday ever. All the doctors and nurses made his birthday a special day for him with gifts and birthday wishes. Family and friends visited and we all played kickball and volley ball - we had a great time. (Thank you all for coming today and for those that sent gifts - you made his day special) Mrs. Ward and his classmates called to wish him a Happy Birthday. This really made his day. Thank You so much!
We went on our first outing today to the Botanical Gardens. This was the first time Chase has been out of the hospital since the accident (March 21). He was so excited to be able to get out and enjoy just having FUN.
We praise God for all the progress that Chase has made so far. I have faith that God will continue to bless and heal Chase each day. The power of prayer is what is healing Chase.
We want to thank everyone for the bottom of our hearts for those that send cards, money, gifts, ect.. to us. You don't know how much we appreciate the help and support we have received from so many people. You all have touch our hearts. We are so blessed to have such a wonderful church family, community, our family, and friends in our lives. We love you! I cannot thank Bowdon Homecare enough for allowing me to be with my son during this time. Brad Lipham, Larry Beam and Tommy Beckman - I can't express to you how much you all mean to me. Thank you for your support!
Please keep praying for us! God is hearing our prayers!
Love,
Lisa
We went on our first outing today to the Botanical Gardens. This was the first time Chase has been out of the hospital since the accident (March 21). He was so excited to be able to get out and enjoy just having FUN.
We praise God for all the progress that Chase has made so far. I have faith that God will continue to bless and heal Chase each day. The power of prayer is what is healing Chase.
We want to thank everyone for the bottom of our hearts for those that send cards, money, gifts, ect.. to us. You don't know how much we appreciate the help and support we have received from so many people. You all have touch our hearts. We are so blessed to have such a wonderful church family, community, our family, and friends in our lives. We love you! I cannot thank Bowdon Homecare enough for allowing me to be with my son during this time. Brad Lipham, Larry Beam and Tommy Beckman - I can't express to you how much you all mean to me. Thank you for your support!
Please keep praying for us! God is hearing our prayers!
Love,
Lisa
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHASE!!!
Lots and Lots of Birthday wishes sent your way!!! Chase everyone hopes you have a great Birthday! Everybody is thinking about you and can't wait for you to come home! Stay strong and know we all love you very very much!! Have fun on your first outing!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Chase was in such great spirits today. He got a new wheelchair that he is able to push himself around in. I can barely keep up with him now. Chase told his therapist that he wanted to walk without the walker today. She let him do this just holding his gate belt and him walking holding the parallel bars. He took about 20 steps which is GREAT. I was so proud of him!! With this determination he will be walking without any assistance in no time. I have faith and believe God will make this happen for Chase.
Chase is now off his IV feeding and is being fed formula through an NJ tube through his nose that is bypassing his stomach going straight to his intestine. He seems to be tolerating this but his amylase and lipase levels are increasing instead decreasing like they were hoping for. He is scheduled for an ultra sound in the morning to see if the cyst is causing the increase in levels. Please continue to pray that God will heal his pancreas. This has been one major hurdle to overcome.
We know we have along way to go but are so thankful for every accomplishment that Chase has made so far and Give God praise for it. He is so good!! Chase has come so far. He has really amazed all his medical team. THANK YOU JESUS!
Chase's 7th birthday is Wednesday. (april 29th). We plan to take him out on his first outing tomorrow. He is so excited!!
We love you all,
Lisa
Chase is now off his IV feeding and is being fed formula through an NJ tube through his nose that is bypassing his stomach going straight to his intestine. He seems to be tolerating this but his amylase and lipase levels are increasing instead decreasing like they were hoping for. He is scheduled for an ultra sound in the morning to see if the cyst is causing the increase in levels. Please continue to pray that God will heal his pancreas. This has been one major hurdle to overcome.
We know we have along way to go but are so thankful for every accomplishment that Chase has made so far and Give God praise for it. He is so good!! Chase has come so far. He has really amazed all his medical team. THANK YOU JESUS!
Chase's 7th birthday is Wednesday. (april 29th). We plan to take him out on his first outing tomorrow. He is so excited!!
We love you all,
Lisa
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Each day Chase just keeps getting stronger with his walking, balance, and being able to do more movements with his upper body. He accomplished all goals set for him this past week such as:
rolling from side to side, holding a pencil and writing his name (this was huge for Chase), and moving his arms with stronger movements against gravity. The nerve pain in his arms are so much better and he is now able to do more therapy on his arms. God is so Good!
Keep praying for Chase! Each day just keeps getting better and better for him. Please pray specifically for Chase's pancreas and his anxiety.
We love you and thank you so much for all that you have done for us. We could not get through this without your love and support.
Love,
Dwayne and Lisa
rolling from side to side, holding a pencil and writing his name (this was huge for Chase), and moving his arms with stronger movements against gravity. The nerve pain in his arms are so much better and he is now able to do more therapy on his arms. God is so Good!
Keep praying for Chase! Each day just keeps getting better and better for him. Please pray specifically for Chase's pancreas and his anxiety.
We love you and thank you so much for all that you have done for us. We could not get through this without your love and support.
Love,
Dwayne and Lisa
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
How proud we are of SuperChase today! He walked today with his walker (the walker has a belt that holds and balances him) and did great. Like I have said this is teaching him how to walk again and learn to balance. He is not walking on his on YET, but we are determined he will. He does great sitting in a regular chair and sitting on the side of the bed. He told his therapist that he was only walking 5 steps today (being stubborn) and he walked about 200 steps. He did awesome!!
Thank you all for the prayers!
Love,
Lisa
Thank you all for the prayers!
Love,
Lisa
Sunday, April 19, 2009
The therapist are working hard with Chase to learn how to walk again. Since he's been using more body weight the past few days his muscles have been working more therefore causing him to be in even more pain. This has made him not to excited about walking anymore but he is SuperChase and will overcome this. We'll just stay positive and pray hard for him.
Pancreas is still healing so he is going to have to wait several weeks for real food. Rest is best for the healing of the pancreas. So we will continue what we call "Meals on Wheels." The good news is the cyst is getting smaller.
Chase had a fun weekend playing the Wii and EyeToy. This is GREAT exercise for his arms. He also had a good time playing cards, games, and bowling with those that came to visit him this weekend. He loved it!
Chase is still in good spirits but has started the "I am ready to go home" and is beginning to get really upset about it. It's been 31 days and he is missing his home and family. I can understand how he feels. This is alot for a 6 yr. old to endure and understand. Please PRAY that GOD will take this fear and anger away. He has come so far and we need him to continue to be strong and FIGHT.
Love,
Lisa
Pancreas is still healing so he is going to have to wait several weeks for real food. Rest is best for the healing of the pancreas. So we will continue what we call "Meals on Wheels." The good news is the cyst is getting smaller.
Chase had a fun weekend playing the Wii and EyeToy. This is GREAT exercise for his arms. He also had a good time playing cards, games, and bowling with those that came to visit him this weekend. He loved it!
Chase is still in good spirits but has started the "I am ready to go home" and is beginning to get really upset about it. It's been 31 days and he is missing his home and family. I can understand how he feels. This is alot for a 6 yr. old to endure and understand. Please PRAY that GOD will take this fear and anger away. He has come so far and we need him to continue to be strong and FIGHT.
Love,
Lisa
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Hey Everyone!
What a glorious day for Chase. He was able to accomplish some huge milestones today. From a sitting position he pushed himself up into a standing position w/ assistance of his therapist helping him balance using his own strength in his legs to stand. No devise helping him or supporting him to stand at all. Then he was wanting to walk. (one determined boy) With his therapist only using a gait belt around his waist to help him with his balance and support, he was able to take walking steps himself. He was a little wobbly but THIS IS A HUGE MILESTONE! WE WERE PRAISING GOD EVERY STEP. Mrs. Monica told Chase after his session that he did so well taking his first walking steps and he responded, Oh- it was Jesus that helped me do that. He really touched us all when he said those words.
Unfortunately Chase is not able to eat once again. His stomach could not tolerate the food he ate yesterday and his lipase levels went back up. Going to have to wait and try again next week. We will continue to pray for God to heal his pancreas.
Please keep praying - GOD is so Good!
Love you.
What a glorious day for Chase. He was able to accomplish some huge milestones today. From a sitting position he pushed himself up into a standing position w/ assistance of his therapist helping him balance using his own strength in his legs to stand. No devise helping him or supporting him to stand at all. Then he was wanting to walk. (one determined boy) With his therapist only using a gait belt around his waist to help him with his balance and support, he was able to take walking steps himself. He was a little wobbly but THIS IS A HUGE MILESTONE! WE WERE PRAISING GOD EVERY STEP. Mrs. Monica told Chase after his session that he did so well taking his first walking steps and he responded, Oh- it was Jesus that helped me do that. He really touched us all when he said those words.
Unfortunately Chase is not able to eat once again. His stomach could not tolerate the food he ate yesterday and his lipase levels went back up. Going to have to wait and try again next week. We will continue to pray for God to heal his pancreas.
Please keep praying - GOD is so Good!
Love you.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Chase passed his swallowing test and he is able to eat tonight. His first meal since the accident will be noodles, applesauce, and banana baby food. That sounds awful to us but to him its the best meal ever. He is so happy to finally be able to eat. We just pray that his stomach will tolerate the food and there will be no problems.
In therapy Chase walked with a walking assistance device. Once he got comfortable taking steps, his pace got faster and faster and he was basically running down the hall. His therapist had a hard time keeping up with him. Of course this is not his body weight but this is working to build up the muscles in his legs and to teach him how to walk again. It was a very uplifting moment. God is so good! He is able to balance himself in a sitting position now and also to help transfer from wheelchair to bed. Chase is working hard in therapy on his upper body movements. His arms, hands, and fingers are getting more mobility each day.
Chase is in good spirits. He loves to play cards and board games. He is the Connect 4 champ in rehab.
Chase wants everybody to know that he got a phone call from Aladdin from disney. That really made his day!!!
Thank you all for the cards, gifts, money, visits, support, organinizing benefits for Chase and everyone that have bought t-shirts. You all arel so special to us and a blessing to have in our lives.
We love you,
Dwayne, Lisa, Dylan, and Chase
In therapy Chase walked with a walking assistance device. Once he got comfortable taking steps, his pace got faster and faster and he was basically running down the hall. His therapist had a hard time keeping up with him. Of course this is not his body weight but this is working to build up the muscles in his legs and to teach him how to walk again. It was a very uplifting moment. God is so good! He is able to balance himself in a sitting position now and also to help transfer from wheelchair to bed. Chase is working hard in therapy on his upper body movements. His arms, hands, and fingers are getting more mobility each day.
Chase is in good spirits. He loves to play cards and board games. He is the Connect 4 champ in rehab.
Chase wants everybody to know that he got a phone call from Aladdin from disney. That really made his day!!!
Thank you all for the cards, gifts, money, visits, support, organinizing benefits for Chase and everyone that have bought t-shirts. You all arel so special to us and a blessing to have in our lives.
We love you,
Dwayne, Lisa, Dylan, and Chase
Monday, April 13, 2009
Chase had a wonderful Easter. Family and Friends came to visit us throughout the day. Chase, Dylan and his cousins hunted Easter Eggs together, they had such a good time. Chase was in great spirits. He had a really good day.
Today he was able to sit up on his own for several minutes. He stood up with assistance for 30 minutes to build up the muscles in his legs. He is not able to stand full body weight on his legs yet but he is working so hard to get to that point. Chase has a lot of pain in his shoulders which is hard to really work on those arms in therapy. His arms, hands, and fingers have some movement just not strong movements. He is a trooper though! He fights through that pain and will do whatever the therapist tells him to. The double vision came back so he has to wear a patch over his eye. His speech is improving everyday. The therapist are very impressed at how well he can read. (THANK YOU, MRS. WARD - RES)
Chase has a swallowing test scheduled for tomorrow to see if its safe to eat.
Please continue to pray for him - pray for his mobility, his swallowing test, his strength.
We love you all and are so thankful for all the support that has been given to our family. You don't know how much it means to us and how your support has made us stronger as a person and as a family. We are truly blessed.
Love,
Dwayne, Lisa, and Dylan.
Today he was able to sit up on his own for several minutes. He stood up with assistance for 30 minutes to build up the muscles in his legs. He is not able to stand full body weight on his legs yet but he is working so hard to get to that point. Chase has a lot of pain in his shoulders which is hard to really work on those arms in therapy. His arms, hands, and fingers have some movement just not strong movements. He is a trooper though! He fights through that pain and will do whatever the therapist tells him to. The double vision came back so he has to wear a patch over his eye. His speech is improving everyday. The therapist are very impressed at how well he can read. (THANK YOU, MRS. WARD - RES)
Chase has a swallowing test scheduled for tomorrow to see if its safe to eat.
Please continue to pray for him - pray for his mobility, his swallowing test, his strength.
We love you all and are so thankful for all the support that has been given to our family. You don't know how much it means to us and how your support has made us stronger as a person and as a family. We are truly blessed.
Love,
Dwayne, Lisa, and Dylan.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Thursday, April 09, 2009
What a wonderful day!! Chase was able to STAND UP w/ assistance for about 15 minutes. I was screaming with joy. He is working on his balance in a sitting position and moving from side to side. He still needs assistance with this but each day he seems to be able to have more control . He is also having to learn to balance himself with the halo which is difficult. Chase is having to work really hard on the mobility in his arms. He does not have as much movement in his arms as he does in his legs. We've come along way and thank God for every movement he makes each day. One thing that has not changed is Chase's personality. Even through all this pain he still makes us laugh.
I must say that Dylan is the best big brother ever. He is so strong and understanding that we must be away from home. I love you Dylan. You are my life.
Thank you so much for all that you are doing for us and for Chase.
We love you all!
Lisa and Dwayne
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Each day Chase is getting stronger and stronger . He works so hard to meet the goals set for him each week. He is so determined. Today one goal was to get on the exercise glider bike and complete 100 leg strokes and Chase did 800 strokes. This exercise will strengthen his legs and stomach so he can complete another goal which is STANDING. How GREAT is our GOD!!!
Chase's amylase and lipase levels are going down each day, just not enough to begin food. Hopefully next week if his levels keep dropping, they will begin feeding him formula. Bless his heart, he is so ready to eat. But the good thing is that the pain in his stomach and arms are so much better that he does not need pain medication during the day. His speech is improving and he does not have double vision anymore. We are so blessed with the progress Chase is making each day and give God the glory.
Thank you all for the thoughts and prayers and we ask that you continue to keep us in your prayers.
We love you all,
Dwayne and Lisa
Chase's amylase and lipase levels are going down each day, just not enough to begin food. Hopefully next week if his levels keep dropping, they will begin feeding him formula. Bless his heart, he is so ready to eat. But the good thing is that the pain in his stomach and arms are so much better that he does not need pain medication during the day. His speech is improving and he does not have double vision anymore. We are so blessed with the progress Chase is making each day and give God the glory.
Thank you all for the thoughts and prayers and we ask that you continue to keep us in your prayers.
We love you all,
Dwayne and Lisa
Sunday, April 05, 2009
Chase had a very exciting weekend. He had lots of visitors from family and friends. Dylan stayed with us Friday Night, we all were so happy to see him. Logan came to see Chase to, they both were so excited to see each other. Logan is doing so good. He may be going back to school hopefully next week.
Chase's pancreas levels have dropped significally over the weekend. PRAISE THE LORD. He is scheduled for a CT scan on Monday. Hopefully we will receive good news and he will finally be able to eat.
In therapy he worked on strengthening his stomach and back muscles so he will be able to sit by himself. He is able to bend his knees and push his legs straight. Very slight movement in arms but any movement gives us HOPE. We give GOD the Glory for all that Chase has accomplished in his first week of therapy. We asked that you continue to pray for Chase's healing and strength to stay strong. Night time is not the best time for Chase but day times are so Great.
Love,
Dwayne and Lisa
Chase's pancreas levels have dropped significally over the weekend. PRAISE THE LORD. He is scheduled for a CT scan on Monday. Hopefully we will receive good news and he will finally be able to eat.
In therapy he worked on strengthening his stomach and back muscles so he will be able to sit by himself. He is able to bend his knees and push his legs straight. Very slight movement in arms but any movement gives us HOPE. We give GOD the Glory for all that Chase has accomplished in his first week of therapy. We asked that you continue to pray for Chase's healing and strength to stay strong. Night time is not the best time for Chase but day times are so Great.
Love,
Dwayne and Lisa
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Thursday, April 2
Chase worked really hard in therapy today. He loves to go to the Activity session, I think he likes Ms. Lauren. They play games together and he laughs and has such a good time. Chase is in a lot of pain but never gives up. He is such a fighter. I always knew he was stubborn but he really has amazed me. He loves to watch movies and listen to his IPOD. You should hear him singing now. lol This has kept him calm.
Still working on the set backs with his pancreas and the nerve pains in his arms. But we're not going to let that stop us. God is in Control.
Dwayne and I want to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for all the cards, kind words, money, gifts, visits, and most of all the prayers. It has uplifted us and kept us strong. We are so thankful and so blessed to have you all in our lives. Our life changed so fast on March 21st and I know God has a purpose and will get us through this. Please continue to pray for us.
Thank you Kristy and Jenny for creating this blog for Chase. He is going to look back and see how much he is loved.
God Bless You-
Lisa
Still working on the set backs with his pancreas and the nerve pains in his arms. But we're not going to let that stop us. God is in Control.
Dwayne and I want to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for all the cards, kind words, money, gifts, visits, and most of all the prayers. It has uplifted us and kept us strong. We are so thankful and so blessed to have you all in our lives. Our life changed so fast on March 21st and I know God has a purpose and will get us through this. Please continue to pray for us.
Thank you Kristy and Jenny for creating this blog for Chase. He is going to look back and see how much he is loved.
God Bless You-
Lisa
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Day 12 Wednesday (afternoon)
I received a text from Lisa. She said Chase is having a really good day. They put him in his wheelchair and went to the gym. He exercised his arms today. She said it was painful but he was tough. " Had to pay him $5.00 though, LOL!" she replied in her text. She seems to be in good spirits. We are so proud of you Chase!! Keep up all the hard work! Jenny
I received a text from Lisa. She said Chase is having a really good day. They put him in his wheelchair and went to the gym. He exercised his arms today. She said it was painful but he was tough. " Had to pay him $5.00 though, LOL!" she replied in her text. She seems to be in good spirits. We are so proud of you Chase!! Keep up all the hard work! Jenny
Wednesday Morning (this message was sent from Pastor Darryl)
Please continue to pray for Chase. Pray for his pancreas and the pain he is having in his upper body. These are set backs that are preventing him from being able to do the intense rehab that he so needs. I am so thankful to God that there have been some movements in his legs and some in both hands. He squeezed my hand and it felt so good. God is doing his work, I am seeing that each day.
Also, please uplift Dylan in prayer, this has been really hard on him also.
I am so thankful for those who have sent cards, food,money, and kind words of comfort. It helps us get through this difficult time we are going through.
God Bless,
Lisa Wiggins
Please continue to pray for Chase. Pray for his pancreas and the pain he is having in his upper body. These are set backs that are preventing him from being able to do the intense rehab that he so needs. I am so thankful to God that there have been some movements in his legs and some in both hands. He squeezed my hand and it felt so good. God is doing his work, I am seeing that each day.
Also, please uplift Dylan in prayer, this has been really hard on him also.
I am so thankful for those who have sent cards, food,money, and kind words of comfort. It helps us get through this difficult time we are going through.
God Bless,
Lisa Wiggins
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