Monday, May 21, 2007
Day 118-124
This week has been spent making a decision regarding a transitional living program for Joe.
Thursday evening, I (Joe’s Mom) drove to Learning Services in Creedmore, North Carolina (Raleigh/Durham area). Friday afternoon Mike Weaver, the Program Director gave me the grand tour. The facilities are located on a beautiful wooded cul-de-sac on a large plot of land with two homes and a rec center. All of the facilities have been built in the last six years with plans to build a new home. Each home houses six clients. There is 24/7 professional supervision.
Therapy is ongoing and community oriented. It could include anything from taking a course at a community college, to delivering meals on wheels for the disabled. Learning Services was highly recommended by the professionals at Craig Hospital in Denver. The center will have an opening for Joseph on Tuesday, May 29. We plan to leave for Learning Services Monday morning, May 28. The focus of Joe’s therapy will be on behavior. His injury has made reasoning and judgment difficult. Learning Services specializes in helping those with head trauma to learn new coping skills
Many of our friends and family said they could see a difference in Joe since they had last seen him in Knoxville three weeks ago.
Philippians 4:19-20 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
David, Mona, and Jennifer
May 24th, 2007 at 2:05 pm
Thanks for the most recent update. Prayers and angel hugs continue for Joe and all his family. Sounds like a nice place to rehabilitate. Joan/Gene Huecker
May 24th, 2007 at 5:44 pm
Joe & Family: We keep you fondly in our prayers and wish you the best with Joe’s move. We are excited at what God has done so far and will expect that He will continue to move in Joe’s life. I am thankful that we serve a God who everywhere all the time. Jennifer will go in His Spirit to study abroad and Joe will continue to be cradled in Jesus’ arms as he continues recovery. Not to forget THE PARENTS, David and Mona, who God gives a special grace and peace to you….not to mention a sense of humor from time to time. God continue to bless you all. Joe, continue to be uniquely yourself and fight the good fight of faith. We all love you and are cheering you on! Nicholle is working and her brother got back okay from Iraq about 3 weeks ago and will be married (!) this weekend. I’m sure Nicholle will keep you updated in her own way. Hugs to you all.
Craig and Kenni Stoller
Nicholle, Autumn (”adopted” and living with us), Makayla, Daniel and Stephanie (soon to be new daughter-in-law)
I will spare you from mentioning all the other “critters”!!!!
May 26th, 2007 at 2:09 pm
Mona,
I still check this website regularly. So thankful Joe is doing so well! We continue to pray for all of you.
Learning Services has a website and it looks like a fabulous place! Joe, I know that you’re going to do great there!!!!
Hugs and love,
Jill Brasfield
May 29th, 2007 at 12:01 pm
Joe,
We wish you all the best and will be looking forward to seeing you when you come home. Mona and David we will miss you while you are gone also and you are in our thoughts and prayers. let us know when you return so we can plan to get together. The babies would love to see you. We love you guys,
Aunt Rita, Uncle Alan
and family
May 16th, 2010 at 3:04 am
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