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Wonder Boy

by | Jul 3, 2014 | Day by Day, Uncategorized | 22 comments

Wonder Boy

Wonder boy,
And the world is joy, every single day.
It’s the real McCoy,
Wonder boy.

Everybody is looking for the sun.
People strain their eyes to see,
But I see you and you see me,
And ain’t that wonder?

(The Kinks)

So with all the friends bringing in personal music therapy every day this week (not to mention all the consistent flow of prayer and love coming in from all of you) it shouldn’t be a wonder that Vernon is making new steps forward.  After two disappointing days of hardly any communication-squeezes, I think he finally tracked my face today.

I  had been worried that he wasn’t able to see anything, as he squeezed my hand “Yes,” last week when I asked if it was dark.  I kept getting that answer from him, and his open eyes often seemed stormy and unfocused.  I would often ask if he could see me or follow my voice, and though his body would try to track with my movement, his eyes stared straight ahead.  I asked his neurosurgeon about it the other day. He told me that there is nothing in Vernon’s brain scans that imply he can’t “see.”

Apparently in Dr. Nwagu’s definition, Vernon has no problem with seeing, which is perceiving light and dark. But he hasn’t been able to TRACK yet…to connect his brain and eyes to an object and recognize it.

 But today he tracked my face!  I know he did. I asked him if he could see me and he squeezed my hand.

And ain’t that wonder?

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22 Comments

  1. Shannon on July 3, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    So happy wonder boy is connecting. LOVE 🙂 Go Vernon Go!

  2. Becky Jones on July 3, 2014 at 9:20 pm

    So glad that Vernon is finally responding to things. All I can say is Praise the Lord.
    Becky

  3. Katherine on July 3, 2014 at 9:38 pm

    So thankful that you got some clear and specific encouragement today. We continue to pray daily and throughout the day for all of you. MUCH love from TN.

  4. Diane Palmer on July 3, 2014 at 9:50 pm

    Allison, Beautiful!!!! What an answer to prayer!!!! Got the biggest smile on my face and a deep joy in my heart! God is so good! I know the music must be really soothing every part of Vernon’s body! So happy for him today and of course you!
    Praying always!!!

  5. Barbara Mosten on July 3, 2014 at 9:51 pm

    Maybe coming out of the desert! I love prayer in all its’ forms; silent, spoken, group, music, art! Amen!

  6. vanessa corbin on July 3, 2014 at 10:10 pm

    oh yes ..news i have been praying for ..he can see you,Allison ..music to my ears!! love you both so much xx please tell my brother i am thinking and praying all the time..had a few words with god, (not always nice ones)..i hope soon to see vern and he will see me xx

  7. Stacie on July 3, 2014 at 10:24 pm

    That is wonder Allison. I am touched by this. God speed Vernon!

  8. Tanya Lloyd on July 3, 2014 at 10:39 pm

    Yes, Allison, a joyous step! He is your Wonder Boy, working so hard to come back to you, Maki and Justine. Another step closer, thank you Lord!!

  9. Eben Sorkin on July 3, 2014 at 10:56 pm

    Such good news! :-))))

  10. Maila on July 3, 2014 at 11:13 pm

    So precious ! Wonderful news!

  11. Synnøve on July 3, 2014 at 11:52 pm

    Lovely, Allison. That explains a lot, and is a relief if its true, because blindness would disable Vernon in a different way, and I felt qiute put out by the thought some days ago, as you know. He would have to deal With it, ofcourse, as a lot of People do, but its a big relief if he doesn’t.
    Were playing table tennis on the dining table today, had a serious talk about helmets and cycling – we have now 2 pedals for Makis bike, but Makis just really into lego- so much he didnt even want dessert. Big hug to you and Justine, Jenni still talking about her. Lots of love.

  12. Kat Young on July 4, 2014 at 12:57 am

    FANTASTIC news!! Praise God! 🙂

  13. Theresa Matarazzo on July 4, 2014 at 6:19 am

    Oh Allison!! I am so very thrilled for this great news!! We will continue to pray and love you all.

    Theresa & Phil

  14. Don & Julia Ellis on July 4, 2014 at 6:26 am

    Hallelujah! God is so good:-) Big smile and laugh today instead of lump in throat and tears when reading your wonderful updates. We continue to pray for complete healing.

  15. Alannah on July 4, 2014 at 8:26 am

    Yay! What a beautiful moment that must have been for you.

  16. Helene on July 4, 2014 at 8:31 am

    Hi Allison,
    What wonderful news!! I am so very very happy. Lots of love to you both – and to Maki and Synnøve if you are reading this 🙂 PS. From that picture I can really see how much Justine looks like you! <3

  17. mimi on July 4, 2014 at 9:13 am

    absolutely wonderful news. i’m sure you were on cloud nine! continued hugs and prayers…

  18. Wolfgang & Ingrid on July 4, 2014 at 11:05 am

    hugs and prayers from us and our prayer warriors in Prescott

  19. Lisa Carden on July 4, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    YAY!!!!

  20. Yolanda Klaassens-Ubels on July 5, 2014 at 12:41 am

    Wonderful improvement! And such an answer to prayer.

  21. judy brocato on July 5, 2014 at 8:57 am

    WHOOOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!!!! <3

  22. Liana & Chris Dixon on July 14, 2014 at 9:33 am

    You two will always “see” each other with your hearts. Your constant communication (one-way at times or otherwise) keeps you connected. Most of all, stay connected with God. He will lead Vernon back… He already is, one step at a time.