On August 26, 2011, our son (Jon) had a very serious motorcycle accident.  Many of the initial doctors/surgeons in the trauma room told us there was no hope, and the blood they found in the brain would   cause swelling and brain damage.  They told us, family, and friends to prepare for his death.  A hospital representative discussed donating Jon's organs with us.  We prayed and believed for the best, but put him in God's hands.  It was determined three days later, via a coma analysis, that he would benefit from an operation (to fuse C1 and C2).  Furthermore, the operation did not take as long as originally estimated.  The surgeon--who previously had no hope--was excited when he returned from the operation.    

The blood dissipated, and the swelling never occuried.   In addition, some doctors said he would be brain dead.  But, he beats aids and others playing dominos and cards (thank  God!).  Nevertheless, he did sustain a spinal cord injury as well as a traumatic brain injury.  However, he currently has some independent movement throughout his body, and he has feeling from his head to his toes.  However, his therapies, rehabilation equipment, and ability to socialize has been limited.  Accordingly, his progress, and mental health, has been negatively impacted by our limitations.   

He currently lives at home with us (Dad, Mom and younger brother Chris).  We are trying to improve his condition by obtaining a physical therapy mat and table, bolsters (which would strenthen various muscle groups), mobile arm support (to enable him to feed himself), portable ramp (to allow him to go on the deck during the spring, summer and fall), portable patient ift (to allow us to take him on overnight visits), Go Anywhere Chairs (to travel, so we can give him a shower and take care of his personal needs) RT300 SI (Upper Extremities Simulator) and RT600 FES Step and Stand (Standing Simulator).  The equipment listed would enable Jon to continue to progress at home.