Progress

Gabe is making such progress!! They have moved him out of the ICU because he's doing such a good job breathing on his own through the trache. A speech pathologist will be meeting with him today to teach him how to talk with it.

Gabe's physical therapy is going well. He has walked down a long hallway and back without getting too light headed, so they are going to start coming in for physical therapy 4 times a day. He definitley has his work cut out for him.

Throughout all of this Gabe has managed to keep his sense of humor. From circling his finger around his ear and pointing at the nurses, to lifting up his hospital gown in front of a fan and curtseying, it is wonderful to know that behind all of the stitches and bruising and broken bones, that the man I adore is still there.

I am so grateful for the opportunity I have to care for him and tenderly show him how much I love him. I try to wipe his face and keep it clean around all of the stitching and the blood so that he can still look like his handsome old self.

Last night the girls and I were able to call him. His mom put the phone up to his ear while Rainee and Kaiya and I told him how much we loved him. His mom told us that whenever we would express our love that he would touch his heart.

This accident has touched the hearts of many. I am amazed each and every day by the love and generosity that is shown by the people in his life. We are constantly being reminded of the love that surrounds all of us if we just open our eyes and our hearts and see it. We are so grateful for the words of encouragement, the prayers, the good vibes, but most of all the love that people have been extending our way. Right now these words of encouragement are the only good news that Gabe hears in the day. Please keep sharing them with us as they truly help to lift his spirit and keep him going.

We are so lucky to have you in our lives.

Love Always~

The Chapeks