I'm sorry I have not updated anyone lately, but there is really not too much to tell at this point. Nicole is still doing very well, and is expected to go Home to Chesnee on August 10, 2006. Thanks for checkin' in....

God Bless You,
Lisa

This is actually just an apology.... I did not go and pick up the new Pictures I was going to Post today. I will get them Online tomorrow. {smile} Thank you!!

Nicole is still doing extremely well!! She is eating so well on her own, that they permanently removed the "Feeding Tube" today!! Nicole's "Tentative" release date is now June 08, 2006, for Outpatient Therapy, at Shepherd Pathways, also here in Atlanta. I will be Posting some recent Pictures of Nicole and some of her Dad, My "Infamous" Uncle Cecil. I think he's having way too much fun in Atlanta!! {Just Kidding} You'll see what I mean.... So check it out tomorrow!! {smile}

I just got home, from spending 5 hours with Nicole!! She was sitting up in a Chair when we arrived, extremely coherent!! She is talking in a whisper, due to her Trach still being in place, but they have capped it off, and she's breathing 100% room air!! She comprehends almost everything!! She was playing ball with her Dad, throwing it back and forth!! She is walking with the help of a Therapist and a Walker!! She SMILED the whole 5 hours we were there!! She is responding to ALL commands!! She will wiggle her finger, telling you to come here. She did that once to her Mom, Rita, and what she wanted was a Kiss and a Hug!! I don't believe I've ever seen as much love, in one room, at one time, as I saw today!! She can tell you who is in a Picture!! She can answer everything you ask her, either by shaking her head, Yes or No, or by being prompted to answer. But, she WILL answer you!! It's just ABSOLUTELY AMAZING to see her this way!! We give ALL the Glory to God!! Her Mom, Rita, says it is only through the Grace of God, that Nicole survived this horrible accident. Thanks to EVERYONE for keeping Nicole in their Prayers. I sooooooo believe in the "Power of Prayer"!! Nicole, actually has a "tentative" Release Date, to go HOME, on May 24, 2006!! Please continue to not only Pray, but let us ALL give Praise to the Lord!!!!

Today, Nicole's Dad, put a Cell Phone in her hand and she started trying to push the buttons on it!! Her boyfriend called the Cell Phone from within her room and when she heard his voice, she stopped and just stared at the phone and would NOT look back at her Dad!! {smile} She will be coming to Atlanta this week for Rehabilitation. I will be so happy to see her!! Thanks again and again and again to ALL of you for visiting Nicole's Site and keeping her in your Prayers!! Please keep Praying for her recovery, she has a long haul to go!! I will still continue to keep you updated on her progress once she arrives here. God Bless You All, Today and Always!! - Jude 2

They have had Nicole sitting up in a chair today!! It became painful for her so they had to put her back in the bed, but what a Blessing!! Shepherd Spinal Center confirmed her admission for this coming week and will be picking her up by ambulance to bring her to Atlanta!! Please Pray for her Rehabilitation to go as painless as possible!! God Bless You All!!

Nicole's Doctors have cut down her Ventilator and she is breathing 95% room air!! She is still scheduled to come to Atlanta to begin Rehabilitation within a week or so. "Shepherd Spinal Center" specializes in Brain and Spinal Cord Injury since the early 70's. They have a 97% success rate!! Praise God!! I'll update you more as soon as I am able!! God Bless You and Thanks for checking on Nicole.

The only update I have on Nicole, at this time, is that the Doctors have reduced her "Coma Inducing Drugs" to see if she will respond on her own. As far as I know, she is otherwise stable....Thank You and God Bless You!!