Formerly "Neil Stone Updates"

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

All the King's Horses and Dr. Danish

Surgery was a success--Neil is back in one piece. He's been thirsty since the recovery room, and very groggy. It's been a strange experience to see him attached to all the tubes and monitors again, but this time he's aware of his surroundings and wants to know what everything is for. He'll be here at RWJ through the night and then back home tomorrow.

I'd almost forgotten how terrific Neil looks with a symmetrical head. Even though it's bandage-covered, it's nice and round. We're so happy to be able to save the helmet for it's original purpose only. Neil's aim is to be ready to use it for snowboarding next season--some good motivation for working hard at therapy and healing!

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Glory!! Praise to our Heavenly Father!!!

Anonymous said...

Ditto indeed. Thanks be to God!

-Hancocks said...

...whew!...

Ali said...

Love your writing Lori ....and thank you so much for letting us know. You all have been through so much. This is a positive step forward and none too soon with this heat! :) Neil will be so happy I am sure not to have to wear his helmet... and to grow in his beautiful hair! :) Wow so incredible he can be released tomorrow. Speedy recovery wishes Neil!! Love the pictures you have been posting as well as your words.. Oh ..and the one with the boys playing WII...sooo touching! Love to you all!

Shelly Lyda Elston said...

Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

I am so happy to hear the surgery went well. Continued prayers for a speedy recovery.

Sleep well tonight! xo

Meredith said...

So glad it all went well!! Thanks for the good news!!

Mer

Diane B. said...

Such wonderful news! Neil, you are such an amazing trooper! Continued blessings and wishes for a speedy recovery.

Jackie W. said...

So glad that the surgery went well and that Neil is back in one piece! I love the picture of Neil doing Wii Fit. That soccer game is hard!