Ever-Hawk

Yeah!! Jason is home!! There is a little more to him and a little less of him. Not saying anything bad about hospital food, but with all the surgeries and stress, Hawk lost ten pounds over the past few weeks. You see it mostly in his face, but his whole body just looks worn. He is complete with a (very cool, I might add) camouflage brace and neck support. Hawk's able to walk around, but has a five pound lifting limit to protect against any strain on his back repair and neck fracture. He'll be wearing his brace for at least the next two months while all the bones heal. Doctors were able to repair his lower back with a titanium rod, but the neck, clavicle, and rib fractures will heal on their own.

All that aside, his homecoming was the best birthday present a newly nine year old (and six and ten year old) could have asked for. He has been greatly missed at home, and his presence is a nice step back to normal. Jason has come great distances in the past few years and his success and determination will serve him well to heal from his injuries and maybe take steps in a new direction. Hawk is already off the charts for his healing progress. I don't think he's done amazing us.

We are all glad to see you up and around.