Prognosis

Tuesdays meeting went as expected, but the prognosis is now more clear. The testing done at Craig was consistent with the findings at UCLA. The doctors are saying that his spinal cord in the area of T10-T11, has been functionally transected and as a result he has no sensory or motor function below this area. Though this confirms that he is a complete paraplegic, we have about a year and a half for the swelling to go down, and if his body is going to recuperate at all this is an important time.

As Chris says, we cannot stop hoping and believing that he will be better. Just because they might say its impossible it doesn't mean that Chris wont be able to do something that has never been done before. I believe that he will amaze us all, and prove people wrong like he has already done.

Research in the field is going to play a very important role for Chris' recovery. Work involving stem cells is promising and we need to keep current on what is happening so Chris can benefit from advances made. Indeed, the future holds that Chris' condition will be a thing of the past.

Everyones courage. loving support, and belief in Chris has and will always be our greatest joy and blessing.

Sincerely, Anna