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As most of you already know, on July 28 my brother had an Arterio-Venous Malformation (AVM) which ruptured in his brain and had to undergo emergency brain surgery to remove it. We've created this website to give everyone brief updates on his status because it has been difficult to keep everyone up-to-date. There aren't words to describe the gratitude we feel for the outcry of support and love that has been shown for Noah. We also appreciate all of the positive energy and prayer that has been directed his way -- and truly believe it is helping him.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

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
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  1. UnknownOctober 6, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    Great to hear that PT is no longer needed. please know that you are still in our prayers for a greaat and fast recovery. I know the boys in the house miss you down in Orange! keep up the great work! from - Jonathan's MOM

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  2. Donna OtteOctober 21, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    So great to hear of the incredible progress...you all continue in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything at all please let us know, we love you much, Donna and Family XOXOXOXO Would love to visit someday soon if you are up to it!

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