Home Sweet Home 2/19/2011

Yes the rumors are all true!! He's back in Fresno and all tucked in to Casa de Clague. Jon's first conference at CNS revealed that for the most part, Jon has regained himself and is able to rejoin society as his normally high-functioning self. A few deficiencies were observed and through conversations with people that knew him best prior to his accident, these deficiencies have been his burden since childhood. For example, Jon does not multi-task well! Yes, we know this, that is why the phone has a hold button. Biggest surprise, Jon does not respond well to verbal directions.........his response to that finding, "Yeah, I know I don't take verbal directions well. I have built my life in a way that works best for me and that is a life where I give directions". Well said. Another therapist had also noted that she recommends that Jon slow down and not be in such a rush to fix everything. She commented several times on his strong desire to take control of his life again and tackle any obstacles that are currently in the way. Jon's response to this, "Yeah that sounds right, you just met Jon Clague!". CNS served an important role in Jon's recovery but on his own accord, he decided to return home and seek the remainder of treatment in Fresno.

All of this being said, Jon still has quite a bit of recovery to come. No doubt he will be reaching out to friends and family for rides to appointments or outings with the girls. All of the support has not gone unnoticed and if Jon has not shared his thoughts on all of the love and well wishes, be expecting it!!

Since getting home Jon's greatest accolades have been given to seeing his girls this morning for a waffle breakfast and a movie snuggling on the couch, and sleeping in his own bed. He has also had a few visitors which include Barry Jager, sister Beth, sister Jane, brother Nathan, sister Mariah, Ally and Becca, Susan, and various neighbors. The remainder of the weekend will likely be spent handling administrative chores like paying bills and such :)

I hope this long weekend finds everyone in good health and great spirits,

Much love,

Jackee

Dinner with Jon and Jackee

Hi all!  I have been meaning to post for a few days.  I went to dinner with Jon and Jackee Saturday night and was so happy to see Jon's progress.  Jon ate nachos and pizza :)  He was on the ball and seemed like the Jon I've always known!  We had a great dinner and I hope to do it again soon.  I spoke to Jon via text today and he told me he has his big "conference" with the CNS specialists tomorrow at 10am.  He is looking forward to good news!
Marianne

Sunday 2/13/2011

Good evening all!

Jon's Sunday brought him a ton of rest and an equal amount of sports on the tube. For me today was a little bittersweet. I left for home around 11 this morning so I was sad to leave, but the pain was eased when I found out that it was chore day! Lucky me!! Jon's list of tasks included cleaning his apartment complete with vacuuming and wiping down the kitchen. He was able to knock out a couple loads of laundry in between the games. This evening he made himself a pretty tasty looking spaghetti dinner.

Jon also spent time throughout the day talking and texting his friends Calvin, Jason Crawford, Brian Garcia and Barry, his dad, sister Sarah, sister Kristin and Ally and Becca. Jon and I spoke for a long time this evening and he was very vocal about his appreciation of all of the support and well wishes he has been receiving from all of his friends and family. He also said that as each day goes by he is feeling more like his old self and is remembering who he was. His actual words were, "I feel like my brain is attached to my body again". AMEN to that babe, I've been waiting to hear those words leave your lips.

Sleep sweet all,

Jackee