Today, Aron greeted me with a big smile. We sat outside enjoying the sunshine, as I told him stories, and we played thumb war (he always manages to beat me). Aron responds to funny anecdotes and jokes, and I think he even gives me a pity laugh for jokes that are only mildly funny. It is such an amazing blessing that God has given him the ability to laugh and to communicate to a greater degree.
Aron has continued to progress, especially in terms of his ability to interact. Through this painfully slow recovery, the Aron who we all know and love is still there. His personality, humor, and wit shines through. Visiting, even for just a bit, brightens his day and blesses him and his family. But even more so, Aron is a blessing to his visitors. Aron understands what’s going on, he recognizes his friends, and he communicates the best he can.
Thank you to everyone who has continued to visit Aron and support his family. For those of you who have been unable to visit, I want to encourage you to drop by when you have time. This isn’t meant to make anybody feel guilty. I understand that sometimes it’s a hassle to make the trip, and other times it’s just plain difficult. It hurts to see Aron different than the way we all remember him. But even though it might be painful at first, it’s worth it. If you haven’t visited for a while, you’ll be surprised by Aron’s progress.
Here are a few practicalities regarding visiting:
- Please sign the calendar in Aron’s room – that way Aron’s parents don’t have to play a guessing game with the nurses to find out who visited.
- Aron is able to signal “yes” or “no” by placing his tongue in his cheek. The left side means “yes,” the right side means “no,” and if he wags his tongue back and forth that means “I don’t know” (this was his communication creation). You can remind him to respond with these signals when you ask a question.
- For those of you who haven’t been able to visit before, Aron is in Room 102 at the Little Company of Mary Sub Acute Facility in San Pedro. The address is: 1322 W. 6th Street, San Pedro, CA 90732.
Thank you for your prayers, support and encouragement. You’re a blessing.
Amy
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God’s people who are in need. – Romans 12:12-3.
Thank you for the update, Amy! <3
ReplyDeleteSo good! I wish I lived closer to you. You are a gem dear friend. xo-Katie
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update Amy we will continue to hold Aron up in our prayers
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update Amy. Jordan and I went to see Aron last Wednesday and he looked good. It was great to hear him laugh.
ReplyDeleteNo problem. Glad you guys enjoyed your time with him, Jimmy.
DeleteHello Amy & Aron’s family,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know we saw Shubin today and it was awesome to see his progress. We asked him if he liked for us to call him Shubin? And he moved his tongue to the right for “no”. We asked him a second time around just to make sure and it was still “no”. He laughed at all of Nathan’s jokes and when it was time to leave Aron got very serious he actually looked mad. Nathan said “mom this is the face that he used to make when he would get mad!” Right away Aron started laughing. It was clear that he was expressing his feelings towards us leaving. We spent about two hours with him and the whole time we were there Nathan was messing around with him the best part was watching Aron give Nathan a goodbye hand shake. The interaction was great and the continued progress on Aron’s behave is very obvious.
Keep up the hard work Shubin I mean Aron!
Nathan & Loyda
Lord God I continue to pray that your healing hands would be on Aron. God I know that you have an amazing plan for his life and that you are going to use him and his testimony for your glory. Lord I pray that you would give him peace, give him rest, give him hope, give him joy, give him patience, give him encouragement, give him your healing touch, give him strength, give him progress, show him your love, speak to him in his silence and teach him something amazing in tis time. Lord I pray that you would bless his family, bless his loved ones and show them your peace and love and protection...encourage them and give them stength as they walk along side Aron in this tough time. Work in him...restore him...renew him...make him a stronger man than he ever was. Bring people around him to encourage him in You and Lord I pray that this would all bring honor and glory to your name. Amen
ReplyDeleteStay strong Aron
~Aaron
Aron brother its been awhile. Glad to see you smileing and recovering.
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