Out of ICU !!!

Jaime is doing well and improving everyday. Yesterday, Jaime was able to make the move we all have been praying for, his own private room. He was moved out of the ICU into his very own private room! He will now face extensive physical therapy to improve his normal functions. His release date will be determined by how well his physical therapy goes. Please pray that God will help him to fight this tough battle.

Natalie and baby are doing well. Please continue to remember her and the baby in your prayers as she is due mid April.

Thank you for your comments, emails, and letters.

Jaime's Progress

Jaime has reached several milestones since our last post. His feeding tube has been removed and he is now eating on his own. He is eating very small portions of soft food along with a dietary supplement through an IV. He has stood a few times with the assistance of a physical therapist. His lack of strength does not allow him to do so on his own power yet. The doctors have prescribed for him to go outside occasionally. He was able to do this and enjoy the fresh air for a while for the first time since December 24th. Sitting is very uncomfortable for him so this is a short but wonderful experience for him. Jaime is experiencing a tremendous amount of pain and anxiety associated with this improvement. Please pray that God will ease his anxiety and pain he is experiencing.

Jaime is fully alert and aware. Any posts, emails, or letters will be read by Jaime himself now. Feel free to send Jaime a note to let him know that we care about him and are praying for him. This will be very encouraging for him during his recovery. His addresses are posted above.

Jaime's Progress

We apologize for the lengthy delay in our postings. Over the last few days, Jaime has shown rapid improvement coupled with Natalie's many MD appointments in preparation for the soon arrival of their little man. Jaime continues to steadily progress.

With his kidney function reporting at 100%, dialysis was discontinued on March 5th. On March 6th, Jaime was positioned in a cardiac chair with toleration for over 1 hour. Since the accident, this marked the 1st time he was tranferred from the bed with the exception of his surgeries. The physicians removed his trach the following day. Due to his continual miraculous healing, he is presently at the state of beginning physical therapy in order to regain usage of his limbs (which have been immobilized for the past months). These treatment days will be extremely painful and taxing for Jaime. Please continue to pray for God to grant him strength to endure and encouragement to strive.

Surprise Baby Shower

Wednesday night at nine o‘clock, the burn center, labor and delivery, and staff at doctor’s hospital threw a surprise baby shower for Natalie! Jaime, Jimmy, and Janice were in on the surprise but were sworn to secrecy. The delicious food was catered by the hospital’s cafeteria. It included a large white layer cake that said “Congratulations Natalie and Jaime,” and was trimmed with blue baby booties. Jaime and Natalie were showered with gifts from nurses, doctors, surgeons, and staff. Herk Johnessee, RN, Director of The Joseph M. Still burn center was also present for the event. Beth Frits, Public Relations Director, arranged for two local TV stations and The Augusta Chronicle to cover this wonderful occasion. Natalie was overcome with appreciation for the kindness and thoughtfulness of the Doctors Hospital staff. She was quoted as saying, “I could say surprised, but given the level of care here, it really does not surprise me.” Natalie, the Moser family, and friends have been amazed at the wonderful people here at the burn center since we arrived on Dec 24th. In our eyes, the staff are all angels dressed in scrubs.

Jaime is doing well in his recovery and is improving. Please pray for him as he continues his journey towards recovery.

Video clips of the shower can be seen at http://www.nbcaugusta.com/news/georgia/40761292.html and http://www.wrdw.com/home/headlines/40758947.html

Talking!

Jaime is now able to speak. He spoke on Friday for the first time since December 24th. Friday, Natalie received a phone call on her mobile, it was Jaime. She did not believe it at first, but it definitely was him with a little scratch in his voice. The nurse held the phone for him and dialed her number so he could surprise her, and what a surprise it was. He was able to talk to the family every visiting period over the weekend. This was very encouraging to the Moser family. He still has a trach collar but it is small enough for him to speak with it.

He is improving every day; however, he still has a long way to go. Jaime is now completely aware of the situation he is in. He is in pain and has severe nausea. He is not allowed to move yet because of the fragile cultured skin on his body. This is very difficult for him as he desperately wants to get out of the bed. Please keep praying for him to stay strong during this mental battle. Pray for his pain and his nausea to subside. Also pray for infection and his overall physical health. He has a lot of healing to do.