YAHOO !!!

great NEWS!!!!

Zac is breathing on his own and has been for over 24 hours. He is now talking some sensible sentences, has opened his eyes and recognizes faces. And he out of ICU. We are so relieved and happy.

April, Sherri (Zac's Mom), Darren (Zac's Dad) and I were talking tonight that this last seems so surreal. One week ago the doctors were not holding out any hope of Zac coming out of the coma let alone be up and walking today. He stood for a minute or two, was lucid, ate breakfast and had a decent dinner. Not much but decent. Hospital chicken, mashed potatoes and a bit of turnip. This is such a triumph.

Last Tuesday, when April and I were wandering around the airport waiting for 6 long hours to board our plane, we bought two Olympic t-shirts that say "BELIEVE". It was a small gesture but we sensed we needed some small hope, even if we had to carry it in our suitcase. It worked. We believed that Zac would come back to us and he did.

Did I tell you that all of Zac's friends are holding a silent auction and beerpong and having t-shirts printed to sell and all the money is going to help Zac and my step-daughter and step-son-in-law out financially. At one time or another this last week, his friends have come to Halifax to see him, talk to him through his coma and I believe this all helped to bring Zac around.....

This one for the graditude journal!!!