Heal Nick

There will be no posting on Sunday, July 2nd, as we’re off for Cape Cod with no computer for a long weekend.
This will be the first time in 2 years Nicholas will spend some meaningful time at a place that has and is a real part of his life. All’s well.

Nicholas had a follow-up appointment this week with the cornea specialist, who was very pleased with the healing process. Now that the vision issue is seemingly under control, we can concentrate on other matters and get back to the recovery progress. In this vein, he was evaluated this week by one of the leading physical therapists in this area, who is going to work with Nicholas, along with his current therapist, using a different philosophy and approach. I am feeling very positive about this and am looking forward to eventually being able to post some good results.

To all of Silky’s friends out there, he misses you guys and needs “the love”. Your visits mean more to his recovery and maintaining his good spirits than you can imagine. As difficult as it may be, don’t be strangers.

Happy Father’s Day for all the dads out there in Nick’s World. It’s been a good one here with a couple of hours out in the boat for lunch and cruise around the bay. I don’t recall seeing Nicholas as content in over a year, as he was out on the water. Truly in his element in tune with the motion of the boat, a beer (non-alcoholic) in his hand and his eye on the horizon.

And, by the way Nicholas passes on his congratulations to Kate & Mark.

The rain has stopped, the sun is out, the air is warm, the dispositions have improved, so most of the day was spent outdoors just chilling and playing frisbee. We’re smiling and laughing because Nicholas is returning to his old form, which seems to be directly related to his improving vision. Jackie, the caregiver, has become an instrumental member of The Team (very well accepted by Nicholas). Check-out the photo gallery and you’ll see her.

Nicholas started adaptive sports therapy last Tuesday by spending almost 2 hours “windsurfing” (see page 2 in the photo gallery for windsurfing pics from last year) on the Charles River Basin. He didn’t want to quite. Next session he’ll be sailing standing. Go Nick!

Knock on wood. It appears Nicholas’ eyes are healing well, in spite of a set back on Memorial Day, when yet another scratch appeared on his left cornea under the contact lens. With the healing we’re beginning to see some of the old guy back in terms of sense of humor, awareness, etc. He has been much more “with it” the past few days. He starts adaptive sports therapy on Tuesday. We’re looking forward to adding another dimension to his life and recovery program.