ValleyRD Mailing List: Muriel & Tom Dougherty grandson Stephen

[Robert Heiser Jr. (w7ikt]

Stephen now has an electronic wheelchair. He is able to operate the joy stick with his left thumb and forefinger. He seems so HAPPY! Grandma thinks there are two reasons for this; he can get out of his room to see other things besides his room, and also he has a choice to make about something. Making choices was abruptly taken away with the accident. It also shows us that he is able to use a thinking process to be able to drive the wheelchair so his brain is working! Our biggest fear was brain damage. Stephen does not talk yet and cannot move his right side, but we ask that you keep him in your prayers that his brain is still in the healing process and he will progress. Thank you so much for being a part of our world in helping Stephen.
Hugs,
Muriel & Tom Dougherty
Home Is Where We Park It (Mesa at present)