My nephews 18th birthday miracle

My nephew turned 18 on sunday.He was allowed out for 4 hours to go home for his birthday.He has severe brain damage and has been in a brain injury unit for over 2 years now.His hands and feet need special straps so they dont stay clenched.He had a huge piece taken out of his skull the day of the accident and was just recently put back in his head.He has not spoken a word or moved his body or showed any signs of being normal at all until the last 2 weeks.I spent time with him on the weekend just me and him as i was always his favourite aunt he always told me.I was talking to him and joking with him about that he needed a haircut and he got the biggest smile on his face on the right side it made me feel for the first time that he recognised something and found it funny.I kept on and on at him only because i had heard that he is really trying to do things and was asking him to wave to me it took a while and he opened and closed his hands a few times (ive never even seen his hand move) then he said hi to me it was really really hard for him and barely recognisable but it was definatley that.Anyways this is the biggest miracle i have ever seen even though it may seem like no big deal it was the most exciting thing ever for me and i now realise there is hope for him even if it is just communication or knowing that he can hear us i feel so grateful.I didnt think it would be possible to start getting reactions after so long.

i love stories like that....

way to go is there any chance he can fully recover?

thats the coolest thing ive heard since ive been at this site im sure every one here will be having a good thought or 3 for him..it might be his b-day but i bet ya'll are feelin like you got a kick ass present your self make sure you let us know how he's doin in the future thats the kind of news no one tires of hearing

great inspirational story :)

imma get my prayer group together. stuff like that needs to be shared. good goin' honey.

thats awesome i hope he continues to get stronger and better

thats awesome i hope he continues to get better

thats great,it brings a tear to my eye :) i'm glad he's getting better.i hope you and him are always happy

Oh man that is fucking awesome, I seriously just love hearing stuff like that. That kind of thing just brightens any day.

Hey Jaquelyne,
Sounds like you've really made you nephew happy for being there for him. And everyone else standing by his side.

May Allah protect us, reward us, and smile upon us!!! Amin!

That's such a nice story to hear, hope things carry on improving.

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Originally Posted by ganjamania

That's such a nice story to hear, hope things carry on improving.

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Howdy ganjamania,

That's a big 10-4 ! I hope and pray,that he keeps on improving ! I would be very sad..if he were to be treated like Terri Schiavo.

Have a good one !

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Originally Posted by Lily420

Hey Jaquelyne,
Sounds like you've really made you nephew happy for being there for him. And everyone else standing by his side.

May Allah protect us, reward us, and smile upon us!!! Amin!

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Howdy Lily420,

I can't help but to wonder,are you muslim ? Not that there's anything wrong that..I'm just curious,because if you are,I'd like to debate with ya on several issues and your take on things,in the Spirituality or Politics forum.

Have a good one !

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Originally Posted by Torog

Howdy Lily420,

I can't help but to wonder,are you muslim ? Not that there's anything wrong that..I'm just curious,because if you are,I'd like to debate with ya on several issues and your take on things,in the Spirituality or Politics forum.

Have a good one !

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BTT..