WAKE UP WOO!

I held up my phone and told Trevor to smile, and as you can see, he did. Well, as much of a smile as he can being unable to move that right side of his face. He is showing more and more emotion each and every day, which is super relieving.

Today is the first day I've actually believed that Trevor might actually be just fine after all of this commotion!

The occupational therapist came in today. He told Trevor to sit up because they were going to get dressed. Two main problems with this: He doesn't have clothes and he can't sit up.

The nutritionist brought Trevor his lunch. It was a salad and chunky vegetable and steak soup. One main problem with this: He can't eat real food.

The physical therapists are mainly working on balance with Trevor. Nothing particularly exciting to talk about.

Overall, huge success with the speech therapist, Emily, today.

First she had Trevor follow basic commands. This was kind of hit or miss. He could point to the majority of his body parts with her help. He could close his eyes and wiggle his fingers. But every time she would demonstrate what she wanted him to do, he would just grab her hand.

Then onto actual speech. Here is the dialogue between Emily (E) and Trevor (T):

E: Trevor, what is your birthday? Is your birthday May 8th?

T: Nope. (Wrong)

E: [Points to my mom] Trevor, is her name Tammie?

T: Nope. (Wrong)

E: [Points to my mom again] Trevor, is that Mom?

T: Nope. (Wrong)

E: Are you 22?

T: Uhhh.

E: [Holds up spoon] Trevor, what do you call this?

T: [Opens up his mouth]

E: [Holds up key] What is this?

T: [Tries to eat it]

E: No Trevor, what do you call this? A key?

T: Key. (Wahoooo!)

E: [Holds up sock] What is it, Trevor?

T: Key?

E: [Holds up flashlight] What is it, Trevor?

T: [Puts it in his mouth]

At this point, Trevor is immensely frustrated and keeps trying to push the therapist away. It's pretty much a wrestling match between the two. Trevor keeps pushing her and trying to force the objects into his mouth while she is trying with all of her strength to get them out of his mouth and keep him awake. Note: if you're going into speech therapy, go to the gym. Often. Traumatic brain injury patients are strong, stubborn, aggressive and relentless.

E: [Holds up tape] Trevor, what is it?

T: [Tries to eat it]

E: What is it called? Tape?

T: Tape. (Yessss!)

After this, he tried to eat a few more objects so she decided to move on to numbers.

E: 1, 2, 3, 4, what's next, Trevor?

T: Maybe. (Another new word!)

E: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, what comes next?

T: No.

She then asked him to say key again but that didn't happen.

Overall, I am stoked. New words of the day: Alright, Maybe, Key and Tape. All words said up to this point: Alright, Maybe, Key, Tape, Yep, Nope, Uhhh and What. This is starting to seem a whole lot like the last rodeo. Great success!

A note to all visitors: First off, we love you. And secondly, please try to come after 4:00 PM so you're not interrupting Trevor's chaotic therapy/nap schedule. Thank you and good night.