Tuesday, August 3, 2010

quick update

I just wanted to let everyone know how Aron's doing - I know people check this blog daily. This past weekend we saw improvement in the time it took Aron to respond to a command ("move your thumb", "raise your arm"). He also had a lot of open eye moments. The open eye moments don't necessarily correspond with the command following moments - it seems like right now one thing is about all he can handle at a time.

Last night, we think he responded to a question with eye blinking. A therapist was working with Aron, and he had his eyes open. The therapist said, "blink if you hear your mom" and Aron blinked in rapid succession. We are hoping and praying that this was a response, and that we will see more of this type of behavior.

Please continue to pray for my brother - we feel he is making progress, and he needs to continue along this path. We remain hopeful and positive. We just need to keep reminding ourselves to be patient.

17 comments:

  1. We continue to pray every day for Aron and all his family. May Aron continue to gain strength and keep improving day by day. We look forward his visits at the shop again!
    -Nathan & Lisa Donaldson

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  2. Thank you Candace for Mr. Shubin’s update. My mom and I pray for Shubin every night and have faith that God will heal him soon. Mr. Shubin is a really great teacher; he made science interesting for me! Keep fighting Viking!!!

    Nathan & Loyda

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  3. Just made my day, this is awesome!

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  4. I'm encouraged by this and am standing with you guys in faith for complete healing. I know that waiting patiently is a very difficult thing to do. It's encouraging to see signs. We will trust the Lord and continue to ask for healing and patience as we trust Him!
    Psalm 40

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  5. Stephanie EricksonAugust 3, 2010 at 8:34 PM

    I haven't seen Aron in about 9 years, but I have been following the blog about what happened and I think of him every day! You are all in my thoughts and prayers and know you have some love from someone all the way in Wyoming! Get better Aron!

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  6. Thank God for blinking! Lori Scott

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  7. Aron's shown his strength and determination through these crucial gains he has made. Anyone who knows Aron knows he puts everything he's got into every challenge he faces, and he is reminding us of that. You're an inspiration Aron. Love you.

    Bryan Hatcher

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  8. Oh Aron our Lord is hearing all our prayers. Thank you again Lord for all that your doing in Aron's life. And all your doing in our lives knowing you hear our prayers.I'm learning to be more patient. Aron we love you. See you soon my friend. Love ya Angie & Bill GMS

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  9. I feel so compelled to make a comment... I have never met Aron but I am friends with Dan Bradford and he shares this blog on his facebook at least once a week. Every time he posts a link, I read what the latest update is. I am so awe inspired by the happenings here. I just wanted to offer a little bit of encouragement to the family and friends of Aron. I know it may seem like a long road and perhaps even a rocky one at times. I by no means am living through the pain you are but just from reading these updates I have faith that Aron will pull through. Every time I read, I read about advancement, healing and improvement in his condition. Keep the faith and know that you have LOTS of people praying for Aron and his family and friends.

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  10. Awesome job big guy!! You got this!! =)
    K

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  11. Hi Shub....soooo happy with your progress...You can do it....ONE DAY AT A TIME.....Just got back from Oregon, all my friends and family now know you and are praying for God's healing hands. love you, glo

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  12. So glad to hear about your progress, Aron. Your in my prayers every night. Stay strong!

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  13. Thank you for the update!
    So blessed to hear the good news! Keep on pushing Aron!


    Jayson Quimby
    GMS

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  14. I wanted to share a song that has been my prayer for Aron since his accident. It is "God Moves in a Mysterious Way" by Jeremy Riddle. The chorus repeats the words "blessings on your head." Take a listen and pray along. The lyrics are below.

    God moves in a mysterious way
    His wonders to perform
    He plants His footsteps in the sea
    And rides upon the storm

    Deep in unsearchable mines
    Of never failing skill
    He treasures up His bright designs
    And works His sovereign will

    Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take
    The clouds you so much dread
    Are big with mercy and shall break
    In blessings, in blessings
    In blessings on your head

    Judge not the Lord by feeble sense
    But trust Him for His grace
    Behind a frowning providence
    He hides a smiling face

    His purposes will ripen fast
    Unfolding every hour
    The bud may have a bitter taste
    But sweet will be the flower

    Blind unbelief is sure to err
    And scan His work in vain
    God is His own interpreter
    And He will make it plain

    In His own time
    In His own way...

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  15. My wife, church and myself continue to pray for you Aron. We ask that God's healing hand continues to to work on you and we pray for your family and friends. Mark Nolen from GMS.

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  16. Can't wait until Aron can post his own message on here. He sre has a lot to read. I can only imagine how blown away he will feel.

    Keep prgressing brother! God is working in your life to restore your health! Your family sounds awesome and loves you very much.

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  17. Hey Aron, hope you get better soon I'll be praying for you every night, I really learned a lot from being in your class and I always thought you were the best and fairest teacher over at gms. Hope you get better soon. We never got to go mountain biking by the way. Hopefully in time we'll be able to
    -your student, Johnny Beltran

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