Author Archives: Bob

Just a few lines to bring everyone up to date. As I think everyone knows, we are still here in Alabama (where I work), and have Chris with us of course. Chris is physically doing well albeit a little bit … Continue reading →

Just a couple of notes to “catch up.” We never did make it back to New Orleans for the Hyperbaric treatments as we wanted to. The logistics of staying there for 40 “treatment” was just not doable for us right … Continue reading →

A quick update. Chris had to go into hospital for about four days two weeks ago, unnecessarily, as it turns out. What a palava! We took Chris to see his family Doctor for a very low grade temp. Something was … Continue reading →

The morning routine around the Giles’ house is a bit different than most. If it’s a weekend, I try to give Mom a little break by taking care of Chris in the morning around seven-ish, at least getting him turned … Continue reading →

Hi to all. It’s been awhile since we’ve posted anything and I feel like we’ve let everyone down a bit in that regard. Of course, Chris is back in Alabama with Mom and Dad and our next step is Hyperbaric … Continue reading →

The TIRR experience was truly wonderful as Robert has said and we’re looking forward to making a return trip in January 2013. From the cleaning crew to the techs to the therapists to the Doctors, we were truly impressed with … Continue reading →

We’re at Methodist Hospital a couple of blocks from TIRR where Chris underwent surgery this morning to implant a Baclofen pump, which basically meters (pumps) Baclofen directly into the spine to help with spasticity (tone). It is expected to help … Continue reading →

It looks like we have accomplished another milestone, however, I don’t want to speak too soon but it looks like we are going to get to go to TIRR afterall. This is great news that we’ve been waiting on for … Continue reading →

We’re in the new year and are determined to make this Christopher’s year! We’re working with an Austin rehab facility that we are feeling very comfortable with and have received many very positive leads and comments from readers of the … Continue reading →

As you know, we had to move Chris into a skilled nursing facility. Chris is currently in a facility in North Austin. Not the best of situations given Chris’s age and needs but it is only temporary as we work … Continue reading →