Update from Mom

Lailan: "Noah just finished physical therapy! He was wearing his physical therapist out and surpassed all of the markers! The sessions will be bumped up again after his bone flap is replaced in early November. Noah’s speech therapist told him that he was doing remarkably well, and last week he got some glasses for the first time and is working on vision exercises. We are hoping that with therapy, and in time, his peripheral vision will return. The therapy Noah gets at Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital has been phenomenal and we are there 3 times a week for Speech, Occupational and Psych Therapy.





Every day, Noah improves and remembers something he couldn’t the day before. While working on a lesson, Noah was just trying to remember the word “rain.” I started singing huh,huh, go away, come again another day...” Noah said, “No! It’s (and then sang): I can see clearly now, the RAIN is gone!” This was his favorite song in 8th grade that he used to call into the local radio station for them to play it in the morning! Recently, Noah remembered the word, “possum," and then asked if it was “opossum!”

Earlier in the month, Noah tried playing a “Globe” game that he used to play. ( http://www.addictinggames.com/globegame.html) He has gotten his score up to 220! My score was 95....

Noah spends at least 4 hours a day on therapy exercises whether at rehab or at home; and his incredible friends have been there to drill him on everything from reading to word-finding to physical exercises. But the true display of love and friendship is that they return every day to get beaten at cards! Noah continues to beat all his friends in cards at Egyptian War, Spit, and Gin Rummy. And of course, he makes up unbelievable card tricks to entertain us all with.





Team Noah: There are no words to express all our gratitude for your continuing prayers, love and support. We love you!

GO NOAH GO!!

AND A SPECIAL NOTE FROM NOAH:

"HEY EVERYONE. I AM COMPLETELY HUMBLED AND GRATEFUL THAT EVERONE WAS THERE FOR ME. I FEEL I’M GETTING BETTER EVERY DAY. I LOVE YOU ALL." -- NOAH FELL

Update from Dad

Bob Fell: "This past Monday, Labor Day, Noah and Adam swam in my pool with their younger brothers. I was thrilled with the cascades of laughter emanating throughout the house and so very appreciative of how far we have come. But upon reflection, what was most meaningful to me was the extraordinary bond between Adam and Noah. Their love for each other, their respect for each other and the genuine enjoyment they experience in each other's company brought tears to my eyes. What a wonderful support system they have forged over the years. As a parent there is nothing more gratifying or rewarding."

Update from Dad

Bob Fell: "In his second week of Rehab, Noah is already swimming and it appears that he is regaining full use of his right leg. He now even enjoys running, having lost almost forty pounds! Noah is also doing eye exercises and will probably be fitted with new glasses. Words are starting to come back: Noah just picked up the phone and called me and was able to recite all the months of the year. Something he could not do with ease 2 days ago. The brain is truly a remarkable organ. We are seeing improvement every single day. Noah is emailing, calling friends and family, exercising and regaining strength and clarity of thought and word. Throughout, his disposition and determination are a joy to behold. Keep up your good thoughts and encouragement. This boy is going to 100% recover in record time.....GO NOAH........!"