Weekend Update

Tia:


If anyone reading this currently doesn’t believe in miracles then their lives are about to change. Tia Crane is a miracle. She has gone from a very negative prognosis where her recovery would be minimal to surpassing that anticipated recovery in a matter of 40 days. Although Tia is not back to her normal self by any means she is making amazing strides. She is now recognizing numerous new and old faces, responding appropriately to humor (a difficult thing to do considering humor as poor as mine is prevalent in society), she’s walking with support, conversed about past events, eaten semi solid foods, she’s READING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, talked with her sister and father on the phone, asked to speak with them on the phone, requested future indulgences, associated people with others not present and many more amazing feats. Tia has has some minor issues since the last update - just general not feeling well and some digestive problems. She is doing better now and continuing recovery. Her doctor has said there is no present reason Tia shouldn't be back in school achieving with her peers in two years or less. This does not mean Tia will be exactly the same but she should lead a normal life. Tia has asked a few questions about the status of her family and seems to have noticed that there is no conversation about Lori or Austin. Per the advice of the medical staff details of the event and the status of Lori and Austin are not being provided unless Tia asks directly; which she hasn't done yet. She is recognizing that things are difficult and seems to understand this is very different than it was before the crash. She understands that like Summer's legs; her brain was hurt in the crash and she has to wait for it to work like it used to again just like Summer needs to for her legs. Barbara and Tim Willis continue to provide Tia with most of her family care at the hospital and she is receiving frequent visits from other family members including Summer.

Summer:
Summer continues to progress as she has in recent weeks. She's becoming more proficient with her wheelchair and her ability to do normal tasks despite her legs being unusable. She is enjoying almost daily trips to some sort of animal store and frequent mall excursions. Summer is going on frequent visits to both Greg and Tia and this seems to be the best and most anticipated part of her day. She has started her physical rehabilitation and is practicing her exercises daily. We are hopeful that Summer will start to be able to bear weight on her legs in the next 30 days. Summer's grandparents Earl and Jan Orner are continuing to be her primary support at home and for visits to the doctor and she's spending much time with Lila and other family members throughout the week. Once Greg is home and has gotten comfortable the Orners will be heading back to Wickenburg and Jessica (my wife) and I will become her primary caretakers.

Greg:
Greg is having a very difficult time right now. He has continued to have intermittent bouts of nausea and vomiting which has greatly reduced his activity, rehabilitation, strength and weight. At this time it is unknown what is causing Greg's issues but it is apparent it's having a physical and emotional toll on him. Through the generous assistance of his friends Greg and Darren; Greg now has a mini fridge full of fruits, veggies and yogurt to help him eat despite the hospital food. It is anticipated that Greg will be discharged from the hospital within the next 7 days and he'll move onto the next course of life at home. Continued care is required at home for Greg and Jessica and I along with Greg's sister Diane will be providing the majority of this. Greg seems to have a good outlook on going home but the true effects of it will only be known when he arrives. Despite any health conditions the next few weeks will be extremely hard for Greg as he moves back into his home and life begins to resume.

REMINDER:
The Cranes will continue to have an avenue for your support by providing dinner to them. Please take a look at the food calendar at the link below to see when you can help.

http://www.foodtidings.com/SignUp.aspx?ScheduleGuid=f4cda57b-ff46-4b89-afdd-ff6fc4e59405

Vicky Crane would like to notify her friends and family that she is available for contact. You may call her or email her at vcrane@cox.net.