1:30pm
We are a full week past the big event. Things have settled into some kind of routine here. It is kind of like planting a garden and then everyday there are some small changes, a little new shoot here, a little flower here, and other things that you know still have to poke their head out of the ground and you have read the package and seen that the crop won't be ready for 85 days...it is all about the patience and the care, I suppose.
So, Andrew is eating a little better today, had a little more time out of bed, and we continue to stay at his side and help with all of the chores that make up his daily care. It is an amazing experience to be able to participate in your son's rehabilitation. Andrew does some surprising things...says things that we wouldn't expect, remembers events that we had forgotten, and makes us laugh. Yesterday, he beat me everytime at 'thumb game'. Also yesterday, he remembered a chorus from a song that we had sung two days earlier, and this morning he reminded us that his brother was at a regatta yesterday at Elk Lake and qualified for the pair final. He showed us a bit of his sense of humour today and was at times much more alert than he has been and for longer periods of time. We are reminded that there are many stages to recovery from a head injury and it will be a long journey. So, for the next couple of days we are looking forward to a little more mobilization, improved nutrition, and continued cognitive improvement. He is doing us proud.
Enjoy your Sunday!
Dear Andrew, Marcie and Steve
ReplyDeleteJust checking in for your wonderful updates and there one was ! Thank you ! Love the analogy to the garden. Yes, one day at a time. It's a beautiful day outside today and things are really starting to blossom. Sounds like that's exactly the case in your little world right now too. Go Bears!
xoxox Susie, Ron, Zack, Tj, Alie, Torie and Hannah Laher
This post alone made my Sunday! Wish Andrew the best for me.
ReplyDeleteMarcie + Steve - thank you so much for the blog updates. I know I speak for everyone when we say we're grateful and it helps us all feel more at peace knowing he's making good progress.
-Mike De Paoli
Glad to hear Andrew is doing a little more each day, little baby steps to recovery. But already he has done so much in 7 1/2 days and we are cheering him on, every step of the way. Best wishes to all of you and thank you for the updates.
ReplyDeleteAileen, Sean and family
LOVE IT! way to go sweet boy, you are an amazing inspiration and my hero. Keep it up! Love Auntie Col xo
ReplyDeleteHi Mr and Mrs. Crowley its Sarah, Happy to hear all the great news about Andrew!
ReplyDeleteMy dad went past your house yesterday and saw Mumbles and Santo.
Wishing you all the best!
Love Sarah Brown
My Sundy will now be full of sunshine (even though it is raining here).
ReplyDeleteKeep on going big man!!!
Dear Andrew, Can't wait for you to return home so that we can bring you all of your favourite treats from our kitchen! So glad to see how great your rehab is going! We are all so very lucky. Much love, Ann & Steve
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ReplyDeleteSo great to hear of the progress Andrew is making each day! Andrew and your family are in out thoughts and prayers!
DeleteMarcie, Steve and Andrew,
ReplyDeleteEvery day we read your blog. We are very happy that you are on the mend, Andrew. We are all cheering for you!
Dave and Jody
(and Caitlyn and Dan)
We are so pleased to read about Andrew's continual improvement's each day, thanks so for keeping us all posted. We are cheering him on, go Andrew go !
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Hi Marcie and Stephen
ReplyDeleteJust learned of Andrew's accident today. We hope and pray for a speedy and full recovery. We're sending you a whole load of positive thoughts. Stay strong.
Love, Sharon and Dave
The crocuses are up and the garden makes me smile as does thinking of Andrew and his progress.The regatta went well,we watched Spencer row hard,we are sure with thoughts of Andrew and the girls and boys jr.B NRC both won their races pulling for Andrew.He is a great inspiration for all he touched here and we think of you at his side, tending the garden daily....keep up the good and very hard work!
ReplyDeletelove and hugs,
Jennifer L.
ps.I did get my hug from Spencer on your behalf!
I was out in my terribly neglected garden today feeling somewhat overwhelmed. My thoughts turned to all of you and suddenly I was in high gear... weeding , pruning, raking..... things started looking a little better. Perspective, where would we be without it?
ReplyDeleteAs your busy days add up with new improvements noted and goals set for the days ahead know that your hard work, Andrew, Marcie and Steve, inspires many beyond the walls of your hospital room. We are cheering you on!
Love to all,
jennifer, john and family
Gavin and I went to Elk Lake yesterday and saw Spencer with the National Team. My God they are huge! And Spencer fit right in. Tell Andrew to keep working hard - he has some big boots to fill!
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Steve and Marcie,
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear of all the progress that Andrew has made. We have been thinking about you guys often. We read the blog everyday and thank you for keeping us all up to date on his recovery process. Make sure you take care of yourselves, we’re holding down the fort for you guys back at the office :)
Thinking of you,
Your gals at the front desk
Denise, Cellina, Cindy, Lynne & Kim2
Hi Marcie, Steve, Andrew and family,
ReplyDeleteMy sister Caroline informed me yesterday about Andrew's injury, and Gloria and I are of course very sorry to hear about this. We are reading the blog, however, and are encouraged to see that Andrew is making very good progress.
We want to send our best wishes to all of you and especially to Andrew for a speedy and complete recovery. I would like to note that a colleague of mine suffered a very serious brain injury in a car accident in the 1990's. In his case he was in rehab for a long while, and struggled with some cognitive impairments. However, even with this profound an injury he has in time recovered in most aspects and has continued on to resume his successful career as a music composer!
It has taught me never to underestimate the ability of the brain to recover from even grievous trauma, and judging from Andrew's response in the short time of a week, I expect him to do very well!
best wishes
Mark Ferris and Gloria Leung
Hello Marcie & Steve,
ReplyDeleteWe are happy and relieved to hear that Andrew is taking and continues to take such positive steps towards his recovery. We think of you often and send our best wishes to all of you.
Lori & Jeff Tanner
Hey Andrew - "Mr. Shuley" here - I know it's been awhile since grade 5, but I have clear memories of your intelligence, creativity and wicked sense of humour when you were a ten-year-old. I imagine you are today a very intelligent, creative and funny person... all of which will be hugely important on your way to getting 100% healthy again. Keep on rockin Andrew...!
ReplyDeleteGraham Shuley
Keep it up Andrew!
ReplyDelete-Dmitri
keep fighting bud!
ReplyDeleteI love your garden analogy. Marcie, I see that you will make a gardener out of Steve yet!
ReplyDeleteWe are all so glad to hear of Andrew's little triumphs along the way and appreciate you keeping us informed. All of his accomplishments thus far pave the way for further progress---hope you are taking care of yourself as well as your precious son.
Keep on truckin' Andrew!
Your blog groupies, the WongFergs
Hello Crowley Family,
ReplyDeleteI wanted to reach out to you and say how amazing you all are. Please know that beyond Andrew's Cal Crew team mates there are some Cal Crew parents that are thinking about you all as well. Justin forwarded me your blog and it is helping him and the team know that Andrew is making such great progress. If there is anything at all that I can help with please do not hesitate to ask. We live about 45 minutes South of Berkeley. Maybe a home cooked meal? Anything? Just let me know. Please continue to culture this garden. We are amazed at his progress so far!
Go Bea(Andrew)rs!
Sandra de la Serna
Hi Steve and Marci,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about Andrew. My sister just called today to tell me she heard the news thru the island grape vine.....of coarse I had to call Kim to confirm the truth. Sad to hear it was the truth, but happy to find your blog to hear things are getting better for him! Hope you both are holding up well and taking care of yourselves too. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for Andrew......if he's anything like Steve, nothing will keep him down.
Much love,
Nicole
Marcie and Steve,
ReplyDeleteWe are just learning about Andrew. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know that Andrew is in excellent hands because of the wonderful family that he has with him. My love and support is being sent to you from Virginia. Please let me know what you need. Andrew is tough and comes from a strong amazing family! I am so happy to hear of his wonderful progress. Maybe Jessica and I should come to visit him!!! WE love you... vicki and family
Jessica would love to come visit Andrew!! Vicki should pay for that ;) haha please, please tell him we are all thinking and praying for a strong recovery! He's amazing us all with his strength and has an awesome family backing him up! keep it up andrew, GO BEARS! :)
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Hi Steve & Marcie,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about Andrew's accident. It was nice to read that you were able to be with him so quickly. Andrew seems like a tough lad. Ned's tenacity is alive and well in the Crowley clan! I wish you all the best of luck.
Robbie
Go Andrew !! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your mum and dad constantly Take some extra encouragement in knowing howyou are loved by so many. XOXO Aunt Anne
ReplyDeleteMarci and Steve - you are an inspiration! Cam and I are together on vacation. We read your updates every day and talk about Andrew's amazing progress - such a positive use for social media! Shirley, Cam and Kirsten.
ReplyDeleteI am sure Andrew and the two of you have had another busy day. I love the garden analogy and am sure there will be days of steady growth and yet others with spurts that will surprise you. Thinking of you all as you continue this journey.
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
The Digneys