George’s Story

Site created on July 16, 2021


Welcome!. If your here you love George and care about him. Family and friends, we are all routing for George together. First Dean and i (Sam) are blown away by the Christian men and women who are praying for him! The fact that we woke up today is controlled by the creator!

  Georges condition: stroke occurred july 4th
 Hospital UAB.

He is not talking or swallowing but is trying to talk. His comunication when not sleeping has been head nods and they are getting better. He shows signs of humor and sarcasm sometimes (imagine that) by facial expression and left hand jestures. He is strong as hell when he sqeezes your hand w his left hand. He wants you to know he is strong. He is fighting. The last 3 day PT has made him stand and try to walk although Dean has to move his right leg.  PT walked him a few steps and made him sit in a chair for the first time. Dean played a song he knew and G tried to sing. ( hummed a better than ezra song without singing the words). He is a wonderfull strong big brother and as you know determined to beat this w your prayers.
Pray for George 2.0!
I see his baby steps and progress daily.

Progress includes: Increases Awareness

                      Head nods
                     dexerity in hands and legs
                     Effort to try to talk
                     He didnt turn his head to the right but now can
                    Good focus when looking at us.
                   Nuttition thru stomach instead of nose feed until he can swallow.
                   Liking the music we play when we it hits a song he likes the song lets us know when he doesn't.

                   

Newest Update

July 26, 2021

Journal entry by sam nakos —

Update and great prayer from Mat to all of G's football friends and friends on his prayer chain:
 
George was transferred to Spain Rehab early last week. Bob Shoulders went to see him and said roughly the following: They have him under a good therapy regimen; however, it is one day at a time with a little progress everyday. He has good strength in his left side, he is learning to swallow with crushed ice, he is trying to make sounds but frustrated, you know he is trying to talk! He did laugh out a couple of times and that is great news! He squeezed Bob's hand with his left hand and had a very strong grip! 
 
Its going to be a long road for George so lets stay the course with him. Our prayers will help him the most...I will start here by asking our Father to heal George and give him a full recovery...we ask you to help George learn to swallow again, to eat and drink his food Father...be with George and bless him with full strength and the ability to use his right side...to be able to fully communicate and have his mind at full capacity...and Father we need you to be with him at all times...bless him with your presence...giving George patience and the perseverance he needs for complete recovery...be with him and guide him...thank you Father and it is in all these things we ask, in your name...Amen
 
Thanks guys and God bless you all,
 
Mat
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