Nick and I share a very odd sense of humor and sometimes it peeks out in front of others. I guess that is how we get along so well. During Nick’s bed bath this morning I used the foaming no-rinse shampoo to do a little hair washing. I guess it actually felt good to have his hair washed as long as I kept clear of the lacerations on the right side of his head. I then took a soft hairbrush since it was feeling good and ended up with a little mohawk. We were having enough fun that I had to take a picture so he could see what I had done. I thought this look showed my Nick . . . the cool cat that he is.
Although each day seems to show many improvements, last night was not our greatest night of sleep. Nick didn’t feel like he relaxed very well and once we fell asleep around 1:30 am he woke up coughing about 4:00 am. This seem to last for an hour or so, but then we slept our best between 5:30 and 8:00 when the doctor stepped in. His spirits, however, remained high this morning. He got up to the recliner with me and physical therapy again and sat fairly comfortably for 1/2 an hour. He says he knows he is feeling better because he is so annoyed by this brace. This is true along with not being able to be in one position for much longer than 15 minutes. His shoulders remain very sore and other than that, just comfort in bed is his only complaint.
Last evening Nick was feeling content and secure in his ability to handle his secretions that he hung out with his parents for an hour. This gave me a chance to return to the house for the first time since before the accident. My mum was curtious enough to drive me as I wasn’t sure I wanted to do that just yet. I spent some much needed time with the Ylvi girl and brought back a couple of puppy kisses for Nick. It felt weird being home and I pretty much just paced around while mum asked me questions about laundry, the compost and contents in the fridge that she was all taking care of. Although I needed to get home, it certainly felt great to get back to Nick’s side.
We are overwhelmed by all of the positive support we are receiving. From the e-mails, to the cards in the mail, to the flowers, to the balloons, and to a VCR that was brought back from the last century, we are humbled by your acts of love and kindness. Thank you.
at 8:43 pm
Hey guys, Where was that look in high school man?? Looks good on you!!
Glad to hear that things are getting better on a daily basis. Keep those spirits up and continue to heal one baby step at a time. Your in our thoughts and prayers always!! Take care!
John and Nicole Knodel
at 1:15 pm
Been thinking of you both. Pray that both of you will be back home again soon to get back into that same ole routine. As boring as it can be at times, it’s the best. God Bless.
at 1:50 pm
Uncle Nick has a Guat-Hawk, just like me!!!
Love, Eva
at 7:26 pm
A car accident, broken bone, laying in bed and still you look hot. How do you do that?
at 7:45 pm
Looking good!! We definitely think the Mohawk is you. Sounds like you are improving daily. Thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Gary and Deb Wanberg
at 8:52 am
Nick, How do you do it? You may not feel so hot but you look really good. This is your tremendous spirit shining through no matter what. My thoughts are with you and Ann daily. Sorry for the discomfort factor but bones heal quickly. All my love to you both, Mary
at 12:09 pm
I agree with some of the earlier posts–the mohawk is really a good look for you!
Love the sense of humor, by the way. You’re both in my thoughts and prayers daily.
Love,
Jeni
at 7:42 pm
Nick – You ARE the man! Damn … I might have to see if Ryan would let me give him a mohawk.
at 7:55 pm
Hope you are having a better day today –even your hair is looking GOOD!!!
at 10:06 pm
Nick,
We love your mohawk! We are thinking of you as we keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Blasius family
at 6:11 am
It was great seeing you both this weekend! It was even more wonderful to see the spirit back in your eyes! Carry on!
at 7:31 am
Love the picture! Still as handsome as ever! Makes us know our Nick will be just fine! Ann, you are an angel and we are so thankful that you and Nick found each other! Hope you are home soon and Nick is back to writing. You two are never boring, are you?
Monica
at 8:00 am
Love the new do! You should sport that more often Nick! Makes you look like a real bad-ass!
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at 8:58 am
Both of you are in our prayers.
at 9:55 am
The new dew is definitely you! You take everything on like the champ you are! It was great to see you but so horrible that this happened. Thanks Ann for keeping us updated and taking care of my dear friend. Keeping fighting Winged Panther!
at 5:18 pm
glad to see you’re sporting a mohawk -and- a smile.
R!
at 10:30 am
what a shock to read these two posts–we’ve been gone for about a week–I never fail to check your blog, nick and ann….today was my first day back since reading the lovely piece you wrote about your dad, nick. I was/am just stunned by these accounts of your horrific accident–what a nightmare for both of you. I’m grateful it wasn’t worse…but know you really don’t need this kind of challenge…inspite of nick’s dry witticism to the doc. why does it not surprise me that both of you are meeting this challenge with the courage and faith and humor that defines the best of being human. you “get it” better than anyone I know. my heart is overflowing right now with love and hope and good thoughts and prayers.
ann, you mentioned your mom drove you to your house….when our kids were younger, tim, our three kids and I were returning from a vacation at the outer banks in north carolina–we were heading back to Iowa, winding our way up a mountain near ashville, north carolina when suddenly down the hill directly in front of me came careening an out-of-control huge motorcycle–which I couldn’t avoid hitting–miraculously, the man was thrown from his bike seconds before I ran over his bike (I was driving our suburban at the time…bad coincidence, I guess)–it wrecked the axle on our suburban….the man had broken legs and back injuries, but otherwise was ok….all cantines were ok–except I couldn’t drive for quite a while…I was scared, angry, frustrated…it got better eventually…but I can certainly relate to your replaying it over and over and being reluctant to drive again. You WILL be ok…but in the meantime, give yourself a chance to heal–let others drive you. also, I recommend sneaking ylvi into the hospital….put blue scrubs on her, a mask, no one will be the wiser. just tell em it’s a mohawk role model for nick–
give nick a hug from me and here’s one for you, too. thanks for keeping us in the loop–so many of us care and love you. we’re there with you!
at 12:52 pm
Hey guys,
Glad to hear things are improving, however slowly. Nick, you’re amazingly tough. Hang in there. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Andy
at 4:13 pm
Nick,
We haven’t met but I am your second cousin, once removed. Your mom can explain the genealogy.
You and ANN are real champions for ALS and people all over are praying for your swift recovery.
You have already overcome the worst, since you and Ann still have your sense of humor.
You will continue to be in our prayers.
Del & Cheri Gran
Roswell, GA
at 5:14 am
Take nothing but ancestors, leave nothing but records.