Today was another day of tests and rehab. This morning Jess was wheeled off for an MRI to check up on his injuries and see the extent of the damage. After his morning test we had just enough time to catch a bite to eat and then head off to have an EMG test done. The Drs ordered this test to see exactly what kind of nerve damage was done to his arm. Jess was really glad to get this test behind him, both because it is a very painful test and because we want to know what to expect of his arm in the future.
His physical therapy today was simply getting fitted into a new wheelchair. Which may sound easy, but since Jess is so tall, its was really hard for them to find a wheelchair that even came close to fitting him.
So after all his tests, lunch, more tests, and therapy sessions Jess was in his wheelchair for over 4 hours straight. Talk about an improvement in the last week. That's 4 times longer than last Monday.
I think the reality of the situation is really starting to hit home, but the Drs and staff here are so amazing and supportive. I can't even begin to express how incredible this center is. We are truly blessed to be here. But even more so Jess wants to thank everyone for your comments. After going through a long day like today your comments really encouraged him to keep on pushing through. Thanks so much for being there for us in this difficult time.
33 comments:
Emily, I am hearing such wonderful things about you. Jess is so lucky to have you as his life partner. We do appreciate the up-dates and look forward to reading the blog each day. Jess, you are in our hearts. It sounds like you are in the right place and getting the care and support you need. Thanks for the woderful pictures of Briley!! ~ Carol D.
Jess,
Long time no see! I'm so glad to hear you are doing well. I found this link on your MySpace page and was happy to be able to find out how you're doing. It's nice to see you and Emily smiling in all those pictures. You are obviously surrounded by an amazing group of friends and family. (By the way, Briley is absolutely beautiful... just look at those big blue eyes!) I'll be keeping tabs on how you're doing, so keep those smiles comin'!
Best Wishes,
Jessie Marchesseau
Stay strong...no matter how hard the road gets. You are blessed to have such an incredible love. Thinking of you always...
Hello, Jess. Sending all good wishes your way. Your strength and smile are an inspiration to us all. You are at a wonderful facililty, and, combined with your optimistic attitude and the amazing support from your family and many friends, will do great on this journey. Your wife is beautiful and your daughter darling! Thinking of and praying for you often.
Love to you,
Mike, Kari (Meine) & Kamree Orizotti
Hey Jess -
David Thurman here. I heard about your accident through Facebook. I am now a dentist and live in Downtown Denver near Invesco Field (Broncos).
If I can be of help in any way, please let me know. I have some contacts in the Medical field here and can help find places for friends or family member to stay if they are visiting.
hi jess! hi emily! hi briley! i was so glad to see your smiling faces in the pictures. you both look well, and briley is as beautiful as always. jess, you look good for someone who is as injured as you are. i just know that this is going to come out to be a "God story" for you to share with everyone who crosses paths with you later in life. im looking forward to hearing that one! love you guys! kiss briley for us!
Hey buddy, I know you have many comments to read, so instead of repeating all the sentiments, I agree with the many and am thinking of you.
Emily and Jess,
Wanted to check in and say hi, tell you i've been reading everyday and keeping tabs on your progress. 4 hours in the wheelchair is a big deal Jess, keep up the good work! And its good to hear you're getting your appetite back as well. All of us here on the East Coast are praying for you guys everyday. Want you to know you have our unwavering love and support. We miss you and hope to see you soon.
Briley is so adorable, my girlfriend loved the picture of her sleeping with her toothbrush.
All my love always,
Andrew
Jess it sounds like you are doing Great. I check out your progress daily. Remember to stay positive especially through the tough times.
Emily seems like such a strong women. You are lucky to have her by your side
I have a PT friend who lives there and specializes in spinal cord injuries, it sounds like you are getting GREAT care but if you need anything or he could be of any help, please feel free to ask.
Take care and God Bless
Melissa (Cheney), Dave and Peyton
Jess, sounds like you are doing great. Remember to stay positve and keep that smile.
Emily, I don't know you but you are sucha strong women I can tell, Jess is lucky to have you by his side
You two have a beautiful daughter.
I have a PT friend who lives there and specializes in spinal cord injuries, it sounds like you have GREAT care but if you need anything and he could help in any way please let me know.
God Bless you all
Melissa Cheney
Hi Jess Emily and little Briley , your up date pulled on my heart strings . You to are amazing people and so strong we are so proud of you Jess . You are a wonderfull guy and have the strength of a tiger . We are so proud of you keep it up even when its bad Jess we are all her loving and supporting you and can't wait tell you get back so we can love you and support you here .. You are amazing Jess keep your head hi and work your butt of love ya freind hugs and kisses to the three of you and give Candy a high five love ya jody
Hey guys, Kate here. I can't seem to sign in on my own, so it will keep using Jaybird's!! Just thinking about you all and wanting to send lots of strength and love your way. Keeping smiling Jess. Miss you guys.
Hey Alberi Family!!!
Jess you are looking great and keep kickin ass down there. Briley, you are such a cutie pie :) I love the pictures of her in the bath and with the toothbrush. The weather is starting to turn nasty here and wish it was summer again already. Well I hope you guys are doing alright and I am thinkin of you everyday. I love this blog its a great way to see all your smiling faces :)
Lots of love and peace
Kim
Jesse, I recently heard about your accident. You and your family have been in my prayers. Speaking of family...you are married and have a baby! Wow, time sure zips by. I still remember babysitting you and your sisters. You always wanted me to take you to the park so you could ride your Big Wheel:) I enjoyed seeing all the pictures of you and your family. Everyone looks great. Thank you for the blog, the updates and the opportunity to reconnect. Remember, the past is a memory, the future is your dream and the present is a just that: a present, a gift. Take care. I look forward to more pictures and updates. - Julie (Howard) Willse
Jess,
Stay strong and hang in there. You will be a pro at wheel chair racing in no time!!
Glad to hear the rehab is going well. Jess, I am blown away at how quickly your stamina is increasing. Your determination is remarkable! Sounds like Briley is keeping you both on your toes! Just wait until she's mobile...oh the adventures to come! Have a great couple days and I'll look for your updates. Many hugs and smiles!
Jess & Emily,
This will be a short note, but you can expect a long letter since I don't want to bore or overwhelm others who visit the blog (Rehab jargon, stories about other SCI heros in my lift etc.)
I wept with joy after reading the post about how awesome Craig and the staff are - I knew that was where you needed to be, and prayed SO hard that was His plan for you all.
When I started out in Rehab in the early 70's I was a night nurse...so I know how long and hard the nights can be. Some of the best times I had counseling, listening and teaching folks was during those years. I will pray that there are humorous, compassionate and skilled folks on nights with you.
You all look awesome, and I can TOTALLY relate to the comment about Briley not walking yet...Caitlin took her first steps a month after her 1st birthday, and life as I knew it changed forever :).
I will get a letter out to you after Caitlin and I finish our move into the Morse's "cabin" apartment. We are blessed to have them in our "family" because of Him.
I still remember names,faces, stories (blood, sweat and tears) of patients I cared for over 40 years ago. I didn't know the Lord until many years later, and some of those folks were a witness to me that sowed the seeds that brought me to Him.
YOU ALL WILL BE A HUGE ENCOURAGEMENT TO THE STAFF - AND THEY WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. I pray that folks will accept His salvation as a result of their meeting Him through you.
Praying...and loving you all from a distance!
Joan
PS - now I have to do some ADLs :)
Joshua 1:9, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” (NIV) Wow, even as you travel in unfamiliar territories, face unknown battles, you can be confident of victories. Praying for all of you.
Jess I am so excited about your leaps and bounds of improvement:) I'm here praying for you daily and I am really grateful to have you both in my life! I love you so much and I know that God has great things for your family and I can't wait to see what that looks like! Jess you are my hero and I am back here cheering for you and smiling everytime I see pictures of your smiling face!
With love your cuz,Apes
Jess, Emily, and Briley,
Just wanted to say Hi, and let you know that we're keeping tabs on your progress on your blog. Great to hear that you have been making such great strides in your rehab. Tell the rest of the clan I said hey, look forward to hearing from you.
Bryan
P.S I think that you still have my Golden state t-shirt and hat!!!
So great talking with you last night bro!! Keep up the great work Nate!!
Briley is a gift by the way...Like you didn't know!!
See you in MT !!
Dave & Evie
Alberi Fam,
Sounds like great progress has taken place, and much more is to come!! Oh I can't wait to see Briley grow up, she is going to be a heartbreaker, and I'm sure she will have the Alberi's great sense of humor. Keep your chins up as the work ahead of you comes, and be proud of all that you have already accomplished. Think about you all every day.
Kate
Brother it is so good to see your big SMILE!! I am glad to read that your family is doing very well!! Good to see you getting out-n-about!!! I am looking forwerd to reading how you are improving!!! Keep the smile and stay strong!!! The pics of your family look really good!!!!!!
That contraption looks like a fun ride, not. I'm glad your therapy is going well. The week is almost over.
Jess and family...I will be away from the computer for a few days but wanted to keep sending smiles while I am away. Keep up the hard work and positive attitudes, love each other, and get ready to rest this weekend! I bet you guys are ready. Thinking about you all the time....Hill
I grew up in Dillon and was a classmate of Lindsey's. Jess will know me by Shannon Christensen. My mom, Karen, sent me you're blog address.
I was deeply saddened by the news of Jess but am happy to hear that he is recovering so well. You're family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Hi Jess, Emily & Briley...
I am proudly wearing a "Thinking of You, Jess" button -- Steve and Katie Dawson had them made and they are awesome. I hope you can feel the positive vibes from this community!! It sounds like Craig is the perfect place to be. It's great watching your progress.
Keep paddlin' you guys. Sandy
You know you are loved, you know you are being prayed for, you know a good joke is always appreciated. So here is one....
What did the farmer say when he lost his tractor?
"Where's my tractor?"
Thanks for keeping us all updated on progress, it is very much appreciated.
Just checking in on all of you. thanks you emily for all the updates. Wow, Jess - Emily and Briley - two very special ladies in your life. No wonder you are working so hard. So many new things to learn and master but I know you will meet the challenge, especially with Emily by your side. Speaking of learning new things... Jessica, Clint and their two boy are in the process of moving to dillon, so the boys hang with Old Gramma Colette and Very Old Grampa Mike a couple days a week. Back to doing homework, times table, spelling test, the dreaded cursive writing, etc. talk about re-teaching old dogs old tricks. Teasuring every moment and having good times. Stay strong and I hope bright days out number the dark day - thinking of all of you daily.
oh ya GO BEAVS Beat Billings Central Will be a great game Saturday.
sending lots of love your way!!
Hello strawberry M&M and Briley , as Paul would say .. . We all are so proud of you both and missing you can't wait tell your home and we get to look out for you and spend time with you .Katie the Jay bird and My self and the five kids all went to the movie after school.Wesaw mada can't spell that but it was really good and funny .. we took picture of the kids to send to you .. we also are picking up our buttons tommorow to ware that say we are thinking about you and supporting you i get forty of them cause we love you so much .. he he you know me i will have the hole town wearing one with your great smile on it .. You have given us all so much happiness and we want to share that with everyone.. Tell Briley Aunt jody and Sage and Savannah can't wait to kiss on her .. we were chating about her tonight so i told girls i would tell you to give her hugs and kisses .. stay strong both of you as a couple and hang on Jess we believe in your strength threw the good and bad .. lots love Emily thanks for the call it was great to hear your sweet voice . It sounds like Jess is working very very hard . Way to go Jess sounds just like you . love ya emily stay strong my prayers and love are with you . jody and the Boys
Jess-
So glad to have this blog to chat with you until you are back in Dillon. I have been thinking of you a lot and I'm praying for you and your family every day. Our history goes back a long way! I wonder how many hours we spent playing basketball on your "dunk" hoop at the old Utah St home. We used to play til dark!
Talked to Gabe for quite awhile tonight and he caught me up on your progress. He said you are in great spirits...I am really proud of you Jess. You and your family have always meant a lot to me and I wish you all well. We'll have to get Walks to guide us down the Beav next summer. You take good care now. My best to you always, Kyle Andersen
hi-guys
Just wanted to say hi. Jon is here. He will spend the night and hunt in the morning. The wind was blowing like a huricane today,we have been getting a few storms and you know how much we need that.. Love the new pictures Candy sent..That little darling is sure Daddys little helper. Thanks for sharing your lives with us all. Have a good night--hugs to you all,your in my prayers as always.
Jay
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