Text from Sonya:
Met with RIC care team and they estimate 12 weeks for Nathan to be here. Hopefully his trach comes out next week so we can take him outside. His appetite is getting much better too! In fact, he requested we order a pizza last night!
The RIC is fantastic! Nathan's care team is amazing.
Mom is doing the same.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Update_07.20.09_1:00PM
Text from Sonya:
Nathan is transfering to RIC today at 2:00! Thank goodness for many reasons. Mom will still stay at Holy Faimly on vent treatments. She's doing the same.
It was just approved for Nathan to see Mom before he leaves Holy Family. They haven't seen each other since the accident. A very precious and awesome moment!
Nathan is transfering to RIC today at 2:00! Thank goodness for many reasons. Mom will still stay at Holy Faimly on vent treatments. She's doing the same.
It was just approved for Nathan to see Mom before he leaves Holy Family. They haven't seen each other since the accident. A very precious and awesome moment!
Friday, July 17, 2009
Update_07.17.09_3:30PM
Text from Sonya:
Nathan's potassium levels were too high. They need to get them under control before moving him. He WAS able to hang out with his friends for the first time!!!
Nathan's potassium levels were too high. They need to get them under control before moving him. He WAS able to hang out with his friends for the first time!!!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Update_07.16.09_9:30AM
Text from Sonya:
Haley turned two yesterday and got to visit Nathan and Mom. Both were ecstatic to see her. Mom was very alert yesterday and Haley definitely knew who her Oma is!
Nathan was moved to a normal room in Holy Family. We are just waiting for a bed at RIC to open up. Yeahhhhh God!
Haley turned two yesterday and got to visit Nathan and Mom. Both were ecstatic to see her. Mom was very alert yesterday and Haley definitely knew who her Oma is!
Nathan was moved to a normal room in Holy Family. We are just waiting for a bed at RIC to open up. Yeahhhhh God!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Update_07.14.09_12:00PM
Text from Sonya:
Nathan passed his swallowing test! He can begin to incorporate fluids and food! Yeahhhhhhh!!! Also, he passed his vent test. He's OFF the ventilator permanently!!! He's breathing on his own. Hopefully a move to RIC spinal rehab facility is in the very near future.
Mom is the same and stable and still on the vent but awake sometimes.
Nathan passed his swallowing test! He can begin to incorporate fluids and food! Yeahhhhhhh!!! Also, he passed his vent test. He's OFF the ventilator permanently!!! He's breathing on his own. Hopefully a move to RIC spinal rehab facility is in the very near future.
Mom is the same and stable and still on the vent but awake sometimes.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Thank you!
Thank you to all of you who came to celebrate the Schusters at Durkin's last nigth! The get-together was a great success! It was filled with smiles, hugs, stories and raised $3,500 for the family.
If you were unable to attend, but would still like to contibute financially, please make checks payable to "William Blair & Company". In the memo line, please write "FBO Sonya Schuster". Checks can be mailed to:
William Blair & Company
Attn: Erin Arnheim
222 W. Adams
33rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
Mucho love!
Colette Monahan
If you were unable to attend, but would still like to contibute financially, please make checks payable to "William Blair & Company". In the memo line, please write "FBO Sonya Schuster". Checks can be mailed to:
William Blair & Company
Attn: Erin Arnheim
222 W. Adams
33rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
Mucho love!
Colette Monahan
Thursday, July 9, 2009
7 - 08 - 09
The last several days have gone with little change. Nathan is still breathing well on his own, and participating as much as he can with his PT. However, since he has started to regain sensation in his upper and lower extremities, he's also begun to feel the aches and pains as well.
Mom is also doing well, she is still receiving CPAP treatment and returning to her normal baseline. She is reacting a little to verbal and physical stimulation. Once again we would like to thank everyone for there love and support.
Mom is also doing well, she is still receiving CPAP treatment and returning to her normal baseline. She is reacting a little to verbal and physical stimulation. Once again we would like to thank everyone for there love and support.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Update_07.03.09_2:45PM
Text from Sonya:
Mom was moved to the same facility as Nathan now. Much easier!
Nathan's been breathing on his own for about an hour now. Yeah!!!!!! They had a voice trach put on to get his vocal cords working. It was good to hear his voice!
Mom is still trached and we foresee her being completely dependent on it now. Her kidneys are hanging in there, but we are keeping a close eye. Also, the fluid in her brain is increasing.
Mom was moved to the same facility as Nathan now. Much easier!
Nathan's been breathing on his own for about an hour now. Yeah!!!!!! They had a voice trach put on to get his vocal cords working. It was good to hear his voice!
Mom is still trached and we foresee her being completely dependent on it now. Her kidneys are hanging in there, but we are keeping a close eye. Also, the fluid in her brain is increasing.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Celebrate the Schusters - July 11
Please join us for a benefit to celebrate the Schuster family at Durkins on July 11. This is our opportunity to give back to them and help with the financial needs transpiring from the accident. Great cause. Great people. Great times. Details below:
Durkin's
810 W. Diversey (Diversey & Halsted)
Chicago, IL
Saturday, July 11, 2009
7:00pm - 10:00pm
There will be a $30 donation at the door, which will go to the Schuster Family and will cover the cost of the beverages package (this includes all Bud Light Draft, well drinks, wine, soda and half price shots). There will also be a 50/50 raffle and we will be raffling off other prizes as well. So come join us for some fun and take this opportunity to give back to a family that has given so much to so many of us!
If you are unable to attend, but would like to contribute financially, please make checks payable to "William Blair & Company". In the memo line please put "FBO Sonya Schuster".
Checks can be mailed to:
William Blair & Company
Attn: Erin Arnheim
222 W. Adams, 33rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
On behalf of the Schusters, thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers as they address and manage life’s changes. They feel the love and support of those around them through this very difficult time.
With love,
Colette
Durkin's
810 W. Diversey (Diversey & Halsted)
Chicago, IL
Saturday, July 11, 2009
7:00pm - 10:00pm
There will be a $30 donation at the door, which will go to the Schuster Family and will cover the cost of the beverages package (this includes all Bud Light Draft, well drinks, wine, soda and half price shots). There will also be a 50/50 raffle and we will be raffling off other prizes as well. So come join us for some fun and take this opportunity to give back to a family that has given so much to so many of us!
If you are unable to attend, but would like to contribute financially, please make checks payable to "William Blair & Company". In the memo line please put "FBO Sonya Schuster".
Checks can be mailed to:
William Blair & Company
Attn: Erin Arnheim
222 W. Adams, 33rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
On behalf of the Schusters, thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers as they address and manage life’s changes. They feel the love and support of those around them through this very difficult time.
With love,
Colette
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