The highlight was certainly a trip to see the Giants – Lions game on 10/17. The troupe of Frank, Kathy, Sean, Timmy, Nancy and Ryan (one of two Lions fans in Robbinsville….shout out to Ryan Mayer holding down the other Lion Backer seat) arrived in the Meadowlands parking lot at about 10:30am. Frank did an awesome job of tailgating--complete with burgers, dogs, sausages and of course--beer (which Kathy and Nancy dove right in to despite that it was pre-noon). Sean had great seats in the end zone to watch the Giants (barely) beat the Lions and it seemed as though Sean enjoyed the whole experience. Sean’s speech therapist said Sean told her that his weekend was awesome!
The Nemazie gang also took a ride down to UD the following weekend to meet up with a few of his friends for lunch at a pizzeria and then went to their dorm to see a lot of other friends from his Freshman year. They were all so excited to see him and he hung out in their dorm room for a couple of hours (sans parents of course). They also met up with Mike Lorenzo, Katie Noonan and Jenna Lesniak from RHS who also go to UD.
Sean had surgery on 10/28 to put a shunt in and it was successful but it did take him a week or two to recover from the headaches and nausea. He's back on his feet now and in a full schedule of therapy but has had a bit of a setback with his speech. His speech therapist now gives him homework which usually consists of logic problems that he has to handwrite the answers to. He has also made some progress with transfers on his own--standing up by himself to go from the wheelchair to the bed or chair. He's also got a good handle on dressing himself now and has even been able to tie his shoes. He also has a leg brace for the right leg to help with the foot drop when walking.
That is all for now. Sean wishes everybody a Happy Thanksgiving!
More to come….Steve
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Sean....I've been checking this page for updates since last week. Glad to hear you've been getting out and hanging with your friends, that has to give you a good feeling to see them and for them to see you as well!
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I continue to keep you in my prayers, faithfully wear your bracelet and with Thanksgiving next week I will be thankful that you continue to make progress in your recovery.
Best Wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and keep up the great work!
Mrs. Pethybridge
I was friends with Frank & Kathy at SUNY Binghamton. They are wonderful people and my thoughts and prayers are with them and with Sean for his full recovery.
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