Two week anniversary

It's been two weeks since Taylor's accident.

While Taylor improves a little each day, his condition is still critical. He is in the Intensive Care Unit and is being closely monitored by a Nurse 24 hours a day.

Today, he moved his right arm for the first time. That is a BIG deal, since we really didn't know whether or not he could move it. He also followed directions to point his toes downward when told to do so. We were REAL glad he did that. He had previously moved his right leg and foot, but not the left.

The Doctor asked Taylor to indicate whether or not he was in pain by closing, then opening, his eyes when told to do it. Taylor was able to signal that he was in pain by following those directions so the Doctor had the pain medication increased.

We also learned today that Taylor will likely undergo surgery next Tuesday to do several procedures. Please think about Taylor next Tuesday ( and every day, for that matter) , and pray for his recovery.

Tonight several of Taylor's friends came by to see him. Shortly after 9pm we all went in to say hello and tell him goodnight. As his sister, Lauren, spoke to him he raised his left hand and held it out. Lauren took his hand and told him how much she loves him.

Later when Taylor's friend Billy told him he was there, he lifted his left arm and held his hand out again. Billy took Taylor's hand and told him he loved him. We certainly believe that Taylor's actions were intentional. It's moments like that when we firmly believe that inside his broken body is Taylor - the loving friend, and wonderful son.