Chase had an awesome "Welcome Home" from family and friends. He had "Welcome Home" signs at Bowdon Homecare, Stateline, and our house. He got police escort from the stateline to Ranburne School where all the elementary students were outside cheering for Chase and welcoming him home.(Thank you Hirmanda- you are wonderful) It was really amazing! Chase got out and walked for everybody. Everyone was excited to see that. Thank you all for making Chase coming home so special.

It was sooo wonderful to be home this weekend. We had so much fun! Chase and Dylan played together - they have missed each other so much. It was so nice to be home with my family. Chase was so EXCITED!

Today was Chase's first day at day rehab. He was very tired after non-stop therapy for 6 hrs. It's very intense. The good thing is that we will come home every weekend. That's something for him to look forward to.

Thank you all for the support. Please continue to pray for Chase and our family. We love you all and are blessed to have you in our lives.

Love,
Lisa

Chase is coming home Friday. We are so excited! We are Praising God for all that he has done to heal Chase so he can finally come home. All his nurses, therapist, and physicians are sad to see him go. We've been here so long (60 days), we've all become like family. We are going to miss everyone but there is "No Place Like Home." We miss our family!

Chase will have to come back next week to begin day therapy. We will stay at the Ronald McDonald house during the week and come home every weekend. We will do this for a month. After day therapy, we are back home permanently. We pray that God will completely heal Chase's body and he will not need anymore therapy after this. God is guiding our every step through this, I have faith that God will make this happen.

We are so grateful for the continued support and prayers. We are so blessed to have you all in our lives.

We love you,
Lisa and Chase

Chase's lipase levels have been ranging from 3,000-6,000 (lipase normal range is 15-208) which has been preventing him from being able to eat or drink. Every time they would allow him to drink, his levels would go up so high his doctors were afraid it would cause even more problems to his pancreas. His physicians said it could take weeks or months for his amylase and lipase levels to drop to normal range. Well, on Saturday his blood work showed all levels were normal. The doctor felt there must have been a mistake so he wanted a repeat labs on Sunday. Well, Chase's levels on Sunday were even lower. Chase's doctor told us he does not have a medical explanation of how this happened but that HE IS A MIRACLE - IT HAS BEEN THE POWER OF PRAYER. How GREAT IS OUR GOD!! It is so powerful to witness what GOD can do.

Chase was able to eat his first meal in two months this morning. He ate two bowls of cereal, eggs and ham. He enjoyed every bite!
For the past several days Chase has been walking around EVERYWHERE. He has not used his wheelchair at all. Last week they did an x-ray on Chase's spine. His doctor said his spine looks good and will remove the halo in 2 - 3 weeks. (A month earlier than the original date) We will know tomorrow if Chase will come home for sure this weekend.

Thank you all for the prayers!

Love,
Lisa

Chase had a good day in his therapy classes working on walking, balancing, coordination, and using his left arm more. He had a full day of physical, occupational, speech therapy and school. Every night we play UNO, connect four, and baseball before we go to bed. After a full day of therapy and fun - he is worn out and sleeps so good at night.

Unfortunately, Chase once again can't drink any fluids by mouth. His amylase and lipase levels went up so high they had to stop anything going to his stomach. We'll just keep praying for Chase's pancreas to heal and the cyst to dissolve. He is upset about this but he is being a trooper! The pancreas just takes along time to heal.

We ask that you will continue to pray for Chase's rehabilitation and for his pancreas. Thank you so much for your support.

Love,
Lisa

Mother's Day was such a special day for me. Chase walking on his own was the most precious gift I could ever receive. Spending the day with Dwayne and Dylan really made the day even more special. I love Dwayne! I love being a MOM to the two most special boys in the world. They are my life! I feel so very blessed and I thank God everyday for my family. I came so close to loosing my son- I will never take anything in life for granted again.

Chase is doing REALLY good. He is walking on his own and balancing with the halo. He still gets off balance some because of the halo and still building up his muscles in his legs so we have to walk with him. He is not quite ready just to walk around alone. (even though he tries to) Today he was able to drink apple juice and eat a grape Popsicle with no stomach problems. (Praise Jesus!) We pray he will be able to continue the liquids with no problems. His right arm and hands are getting stronger. In therapy he is working on coordination with his fingers and getting his left hand, arms, and fingers stronger. He works so hard everyday in therapy!! He is completely off ALL medication. I am so proud of him. Such a SUPERCHASE!

Keep praying for his pancreas and a complete recovery. God is healing him everyday and we are so thankful.

Love,
Lisa

Chase had an incredible day today. He WALKED on his own (about 30+ steps - i was so excited I lost count) with NO SUPPORT. Nobody holding his gate belt - all him. We are rejoicing about Chase's healing and his life. He is a miracle!!! He is using his right arm, hands, and fingers so good. Still working on lifting his left arm above his shoulder against gravity. His pancreas amylase and lipase levels are continuing to decrease. Thank you for the prayers! Please continue to pray for him.

The outpouring of love and support has inspired me so much. Thank you all again for the love you have shown to Chase and our family.


Love,
Lisa

Chase is walking without his walker. We just hold his gate belt for support and balance. He can stand on his own without assistance. It's just amazing!! Today he walked to each patients room and visited with them. (What happen to my "SHY" Chase?) Believe me - he is not shy anymore. I love it!!

The pancreas levels keep decreasing everyday. Keep praying that Chase's pancreas will heal before his discharge date of 5/22. It will be so hard for him not to be able to eat when we go home.

We are so grateful for all the support and prayers from everyone. We are so blessed to have you all in our lives.

Chase is counting the days until he gets to come home! He cant wait!! GOD is sooo GOOD!!
Love,
Lisa

Chase will be discharged from rehab at Scottish Rite on May 22nd. We'll be home Memorial Day Weekend (WE ARE SO EXCITED!) Chase will begin day rehab on May 26. Day rehab will be Monday - Friday, we'll come home on the weekends. (Chase is thrilled about that). Day rehab will continue intense physical and occupational therapy on him each day. Their goal is to continue to work with him to walk on his own, strengthen his arms, and teach him how to be independent in his current condition. SuperChase is doing so good! Keep him in your prayers!

When Chase's doctors and nurses comes in to see him they are just amazed at how well he improves each day. His new movement he can do now is lift his right arm against gravity. Monica (his Physical Therapist) is walking him using a regular rolling walker (2 wheels) and walking up and down stairs. He is working hard to balance w/ halo and getting all muscles strong in his arms and legs. When he regains his strength and balance he will be walking on his own.

Good News about his pancreas levels today, they went DOWN!! If this continues they will be able to start stomach feeding in a few weeks. (Keep praying!) Chase is so ready to eat his favorite! (Papa's Pizza)

He is having a good day! He is playing the Wii w/ his friends in rehab.

Love,
Lisa

Chase had family, all his cousins, and his friend TYE visit him this weekend. They played kick ball, games, and playstation. They all had a really good time together.

Chase walks without his walker - all we do is hold his gate belt for balance. It is a blessing to see him walk. It won't be long and we will be letting go of that gait belt. Each day he is getting so much stronger. Continue to pray for Chase's pancreas. He is tolerating the formula that is being fed straight to his small intestine but his amylase and lipase levels keep going up. Chase's many test that were done to see if there were any short or long term damage done to his brain from his brain injury have all come back normal. GREAT NEWS!!

Thank you so much for your support and prayers!

Love,
Lisa