Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Day 58 - Christmas Eve

Luke spent Christmas Eve working on his therapy. First up this morning was another session with the neuropsych therapist who had him work through various tasks testing his thought and reasoning capabilities. One test had him form a pattern of colored blocks from a picture that she showed him. When he finished she told him she had never had anyone complete the task in so short a time.

Then it was on to occupational and physical therapy. They continued to work on range of motion in his left arm as well as various exercises to strengthen all his muscles. During his therapy, he was paid a visit from Odele, the rehab center's therapy dog, who got quite comfortable with him.



Following his therapy he had an hour of exercise therapy where he could work out on his own. He pushed himself pretty hard and took a much needed nap after lunch. He also had several well-wishing visitors today.

I neglected to post the picture we took of Luke at his Border Patrol station running the scope when we visited on Monday. Here he is getting into it.


Luke, Paula and I extend to all of you our sincerest wishes for a wonderfully Merry Christmas! Among all the presents, feasting, fellowship and merriment, may we all be blessed by the greatest wonder of them all, that God demonstrated His great love for us, that our Saviour came as a baby in a manger, the event heralded by angels and witnessed by shepherds and kings!

---Bill

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas Bill, Paula, and Luke! Keep up the hard work Luke. You are lookin' good! We celebrate this Christmas the miracle of our God sending his Son, our Savior. You, Luke, are evidence to us that our God is a living, acting, and loving God today and everyday. Your story is a testimony of Jesus' miracle of healing and, while not documented in His word, is still one that has been shared, is being shared, and is one to be shared so that others may come know our Lord's power and love for us. We love you all and once again, Merry Christmas!
Gary and Sharon

Anonymous said...

From the entire Leo Dithrich family in Pittsburgh, we extend to Luke, Bill, Paula and their friends and family our wishes for a very Merry Christmas.

Kevin Cecotti

Anonymous said...

Bill, Paula & Luke,
Merry Christmas! It is good to see the pics and read your daily updates. Good job Luke! Our God is a mighty God indeed and He is good, all the time, God is good! In my prayers, I thank God for the mercy and grace He has shown you and pray that He will continue to work and will in you according to His good pleasure. Thanks be to Jesus for making all of this possible, for by Him we can be reconciled to God through His shed blood on the cross and we can come boldly to the Throne of Grace, offering our worship and all kinds of prayers. Thanks be to the Holy Spirit who helps us to pray as we ought and who interprets the groans when we have no words to speak. Oh yes, our God, Father, Son and Spirit, is a mighty God indeed!!

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas Bill,Paula and Luke.We look forward to reading your updates and it shows us that miracles are still being done by our HEAVENLY FATHER and we are witnessing it. How wonderful and blessed we are.Have a wonderful day.Allen and Kathy had another little girl.Named Ava Maria.You take care off yourselves.We are praying for you.Love, Mahlon,Betty,Liz and Amanda Miller

Our Four Sons said...

Merry Christmas to you all! From the McCreadies

The Griffins said...

Merry Christmas Luke, Paula and Bill you are at the top of my thoughts prayers and thanks this Christmas!! Thank you all for all you have showed Gods work being done in your lives!!
Love the Griffins(Robert, Loni and Haeley)

The Four Feathers said...

Merry Christmas Friends! We love you and think of you often!

The Feather's

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
We miss you all!!
Love in Christ,
The Hovis family

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas guys!
Love and Miss you all...
Jenna