Heal Nick

Nicholas vision is slowly improving and, hopefully, he’ll be back on track in the near future. He has an appointment with his corneal specialist on Thursday and we’ll be able to get a progress report on the recovery.

Aquatic therapy is working-out very well. Take a look at the Photo Gallery on this web site for for some new pics of Nicholas in the pool.

In the meantime he has expressed from time-to-time how much he misses his friends. If any of you are in the area and have time, drop by for a quick visit.

I sense we’re on the right track to resolving Nicholas’ vision problems. In order to protect and heal his corneas, he is now wearing “permanent” clear contact lenses, has a tear duct (drain) plugged is each eye to promote corneal lubrication, and has a dose of liquid tears 6 times daily. It is anticipated the healing process will take about 2 weeks. Nicholas is no longer suffering with the inability to open his eyes, due to pain, and claims his vision is getting a little better. Through all of this he still has somehow managed to keep most of his sense of perspective and sense of humor, although he did mention the other day how much he misses his friends.

I do believe the ark will be full and floating by noon tomorrow away from the north shore of Massachusetts . All is well. Glug, glug!

If you recall the Parent Posting of April 16th, I mentioned Nicholas had “leveled off”. It would appear that this was due in part to a problem with his vision. He continues to be impaired with corneal edema, which has resulted in cloudy vision. It was described to me as being similar looking through a really dirty windshield. I feel that Nicholas has been distracted by this condition and once resolved, he’ll get back on track.

A new live-in caregiver, Jackie, has been with us for 4 days and seems to have “connected” with Nicholas. So far, we are very pleased. She should be a great help to all of us.

New photos of 35th birthday party now posted. Thanks, Claire.