Progress

Jameson continues to show amazing daily progress. His first step forward came at the hospital in California, when his catheter was removed. He was able to urinate on his own, and sense when he had to go. Little by little, Jameson began to regain feeling in his toes, then his feet. He first moved his right leg, then his left.

Doctors were encouraged by his progress, and confident in their claims that Jameson would make a full recovery. He wore "boots" to help his feet keep their shape as he regained feeling:

Listening to his baby brother laughing on the phone, proved to be a dose of good medicine:

Kevin remained in California with Jameson until Friday, August 6th, when they were given the clearance to return to St. Louis. Although doctors felt he would be safe flying commerically, they preferred that Jameson be flown via MedFlight jet. Luckily, insurance approved the flight, and plans were made to bring my little boy home - or at least, to a hospital closer to it.

Physical therapists continued to work with him to improve the strength in his legs. Soon Jameson was able to bend his legs and pivot his feet as he could before becoming ill. He was still unable to stand unassisted.

I have nothing but good things to say about the staff at Providence Tarzana Hospital, where Jameson was taken and treated. He received VIP treatment and was made to feel safe and loved.

Shortly after 4:00pm Pacific Time, Jameson boarded a private jet, bound for an awaiting ambulance in St. Louis. He would have to immediately be admitted to Children's Hospital downtown, for an indefinite length of time. I was so happy that my son would soon be 38 miles from home, versus 2,000.

I will forever be grateful to my brother and sister-in-law for the care and love they showed Jameson while he was in their care. Their attentiveness to his symptoms quite possibly saved his life, or at the very least, saved him from further paralysis. I love you guys.