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As many of you already know, Zach fell off his skateboard on Saturday Sept. 6th. As a result of the fall, Zach suffered a traumatic, closed head injury and is listed in critical condition in the ICU at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Zach is currently under sedation and being kept in a paralytic state to help keep his intra cranial pressure as low as possible, which will help decrease the swelling in his brain. He has been placed in a RotoProne bed, which will help his lungs combat pneumonia which recently set in. Everyone is hopeful and optimistic regarding Zach’s long-term prognosis. The Monday after the accident, Zach was able to move his legs, arms, toes and even squeezed his mother’s hand on command. He has a long journey to recovery ahead of him, but he has his youth, great caretakers and a large group of friends and loved ones rooting for him. His family will be keeping this blog in an attempt to keep all of Zach’s friends and loved ones up to date on his condition. Please check back often as we will try to provide daily updates. You may also post your own comments and please know that Zach will read them soon.

Monday, November 3, 2008

Zach's Day Home

Mom, Zach, and I at home

Zach pre-shave

Zach post-shave

On Sunday we got the opportunity to take Zach home for the day. This was a long time coming. While at home Zach, Mom and I went out to lunch at his favorite place Maria's. This restaurant has the best chicken tacos, and Zach proved that to me. We also stopped by and saw several of his friends and had some family come to the house. Then as soon as it began it ended and he was back to rehab.

Tonight (Tuesday) mom, Zach, and I attended a meeting for other TBI paitents. This was a good experience for Zach to see the many faces of brain injury and the severerity of this injury.

In rehab Zach continues to get better and learn more about Tramatic Brain Injury. He is looking forward to his release on Thursday and so are we!

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Zach,
Finally!! -- at home for a visit and almost home full-time. How wonderful for all three of you. You look terrific!
This is truly an historic week for at least 3 reasons I can think of. So glad your progress is part of the historic tide.
With love from the Webber family

Joan said...

Home sweet home!!! Did it ever look so great!?! And there you are, with your Mom and Angela, looking pretty great, too.
Your progess has been in leaps and bounds---and we are so glad!!!!
By the way, my pal, Sister Lucas here in Chicago has ALL of the SISTERS OF CHARITY PRAYING for you, too. Go, Zach,go!
J and B

oak1day said...

This is FABULOUS news!!! The greatest week ever. Yay Zach!!!

Big hugs,

Claire Kane

Anonymous said...

Hey, Zach, Angela, & JoAnn!!!!
Wow! When I saw the beautiful picture of the three of you, I thought it was from before your accident!! Then, as I realized it was from this week, I felt thrilled beyond words! Congratulations to the three of you! Utterly amazing!!! And today, you plan to head for home for many more wonderful & healing days!! love, Sylvia

jessica.keith said...

Yay! I'm so glad you were able to go home...even though it wasn't for long I'm sure it was a wonderful feeling! Miss you guys!
xoxo
jess

Unknown said...

Ditto all these comments of joy and 'welcome home'!! Thinking of you today and everyday, especially as you are back home, Zach. You look wonderful, and I know every day will be better. God Bless You even more! Love and hugs, Mary Lynn & Gary

Matt Vanderpool said...

Hey way to go buddy... I think you're home full time now! I bet that's nice. There's nothing like your own bed man. I'll try calling you again this weekend. Cheers to you and keep kickin ass bro.

- Vandy

cayoyin said...

Whoa, whoa, whoa! Look at you guys, already home!!! This is unbelievable!!!

I'm thrilled. I really am.

Zach, you owe me a conversation in Spanish, so start training!

Felicidades, amigo. Ahora a contar tu increible historia en Costa Rica!!!

Love,


Carolina :)

Anonymous said...

YEAH DUDE!
I'm glad to hear and see that you are doing better Zach. I know you are ready to get the hell out of that place. We miss you up here in the triangle. This blog was a really good idea, and I'm glad I was able to find it. Ive been checking it many times a week to see how your doing. Keep updating it! I'm sorry I never made it home to Charlotte to visit. Best of luck to you man.

-John Bivens

libbazoid said...

Jeez louise son! That is one heck of a scar you got there! You are looking really good. I'm glad you're home and I'm sorry I'll miss you in Florida! Next year I hope to see you suited up and well helmeted for CWM2010!
Much love, bacci!

Crister Brady said...

Happy Thanksgiving Zach! Hope you are doing well. Looking forward to seeing you in Chapel Hill sometime soon!
Much love,
Crister