Monday, February 22, 2010

Laughter is the best medicine!

I'm sure that most of you know that Daniel finally gave us a "sign"! As they say "Laughter is the Best Medicine"!

We were fortunate enough to start off the New Year on a good note. Alfredo, Daniel's brother, discovered that Daniel never lost his sense of humor. Daniel has been smiling and laughing consistently to jokes, videos (from pix messages, youtube, etc.), stories from the past and just about anything that is funny to him. Like today, during my visit I said to him "Gosh Daniel, I wish I had something funny to say so that I can see you laugh, but I'm not very funny". And then I started cracking up, which made him smile so BIG. We were both just sitting there cracking up together. It was so cool!

Daniel continues to receive physical and speech therapy. He's responding very well to the speech therapy. He mouths words and on occasion his voice may come through. He's gaining weight and of course still has that natural tan. He's looking good.

If you have the opportunity to visit Daniel, a journal has been provided to document any activity that you witness. It is crucial to note any and all of Daniel's progress.

Thank you all for your continued support in keeping up with Daniel's blog.

Take care.

Irene Lopez

6 comments:

  1. I put some headphone on him and had him laughing at the spanish version of night rider. It was great to see him show some emotion.

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  2. This is amazing! I have been checking the blog and am so excited to hear of this progress in his condition. Keep up the strength and great work Daneil (and all who are working with him).
    Love,
    Marisha (and Tairou)

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  3. ¡Que buena noticia! Me alegra saber que Daniel está respondiendo favorablemente. Yo sabía que Diós estaba escuchando nuestras oraciones. Ahora hay que pedirle que se recupere totalmente y que vuelva a ser el Daniel alegre, positivo y muy activo que todos conocemos. ¡Te queremos, Daniel!
    Tu prima,
    Lorena

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  4. Awesome news! Praise God! My mom (Rita Perez) and I are planning to visit again soon. Last time we went he wasn't there! ha ha! Still praying and keeping the faith. I miss my favorite counselor. :) blessings! - Candy Perez

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  5. DA MUCHO GUSTO SABER QUE EXISTE ESTE TIPO DE AVANCE Y PROGRESO, LA FAMILIA CUANDO NOS REUNIMOS LANZAMOS UNA PLEGARIA HACIA TI DANIEL Y FAMILIA.
    SON BUENAS NOTICIAS ESPERAMOS SE RECUPERE MUCHO Y PRONTO. SALUDOS TIOS VICTOR Y MAGUIE.

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