Monday, April 20, 2015

Dr. Nemeh - April 20, 2015

I would say the best words to describe today's visit is

PEACE, JOY, and HOPE

Before our appointment I showed Kevin the picture of our last visit with Dr. Nemeh. When I told Kevin we were going to see Dr. Nemeh today he got a big smile on his face.

During the visit, Kevin went in and out of Peace and Joy. If he wasn't quiet and full of Peace, he was full of Joy by smiling, laughing, and babbling a way. If someone was listening in from the outside it would sound like a very FUN doctor visit.

Dr. Nemeh filled us with Hope by being very pleased with the results of his assessment today compared to last visit. He said blood was flowing and it was apparent by the veins that were clearly visible throughout Kevin's body...which he said was a very good sign. He said that we should expect to see some results regarding the left foot. When we commented how verbal Kevin has been since our last visit in February, he said to expect more. And in case you didn't hear, Kevin's verbal sounds had more purpose to them at times, not just babble. It was apparent he had something he wanted to say instead of just the babble sing song sounds - which we love to hear too.

We feel so blessed that Friend has given us this opportunity with Dr. Nemeh. Today we got to talk with Mrs. Nemeh while we were waiting. It amazes me that she can remember us from 9 years ago. She showed us a painting that is hanging in the office that Friend painted after his healing with Dr. Nemeh. Friend was finally able to use his hands and fingers and he used them to create something beautiful for Dr. Nemeh. Next time, I'll take a picture of it to share. We return in 8 weeks.

For medical treatment with Dr. Nemeh go to www.drnemeh.com

For prayer and healing services with Dr. Nemeh go to www.pathtofaith.com

If you are interested in reading more about Dr. Nemeh you can find this book on Amazon.

Miracles Every Day: The Story of One Physician's Inspiring Faith and the Healing Power of Prayer

Miracles Every Day is the story of Dr. Issam Nemeh, a Cleveland-based physician and devout Catholic who has prayed over tens of thousands of people from all faiths and all walks of life in the past two decades. The result? Miracles. Injuries healed, cancers cured, sight and hearing restored. Yet, as Dr. Nemeh will be the first to point out, “the miracles are just to get our attention.” The healings do not originate from him, but from God. It is this humility and dedication to those in need that have won him the respect and trust of laypeople and religious leaders alike.
This inspiring chronicle, beautifully told by author Maura Poston Zagrans, traces the lives of the doctor and his dedicated wife, Kathy, and brings us the uplifting stories of the many people who have been healed through one man's powerful faith. Miracles Every Day is a compelling reminder of God's individual and unconditional love for each one of us. Along the way you will meet the dedicated family members, volunteers, and clergy who support the Nemehs in their work. They speak of a ministry of hope, of lives changed and saved through not just the power of prayer, but through the awesome Spirit-driven power of love.

Sunday, April 19, 2015

Update on Upcoming Visits

With help from Friend, Kevin has his next appointment with Dr. Nemeh (in Cleveland) on Monday, April 20 - tomorrow!

In a couple weeks we will be traveling to the Family Hope Center in Philadelphia, but not for our six month revisit. We are going for a quick visit to pick up Kevin’s Mollii Suit. We are giving it once last try. He is going to wear the original suit he wore a year ago, when he initially tried it on and we witnessed results. FHC will help us ensure a good fit which will likely mean something additional to ensure the pads on the inside of the suit are getting contact with his skin. The foot doctor will also see him to check on his left foot.

Although our 6 month revisit was scheduled about this same time, we have decided we would like to have some time in the Mollii Suit before proceeding with his evaluation and assessment. So we have rescheduled that visit in July.

After seeing Dr. Nemeh and getting the Mollii Suit back, we are praying and hoping to see some positive progress during the months of May and June, in regards to Kevin’s left foot and walking - Please pray with us!

My Blog

This blog was created to keep our family and friends updated on Kevin's healing journey. It is also our hope that others may find this blog to give help and hope to other delayed kids.

About Kevin

They told us Kevin would never walk or talk. But with lots of prayers, hard work, and extra hands, he began walking when he was four years old and we continue to have faith and hope as we wait patiently for his speech to develop. Kevin is now eight years old. He is diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy due to a brain-injury he had before birth that was caused by a stroke. In 2006, before Kevin was 2 years old, we found Glenn Doman’s book "What To Do About Your Brain-Injured Child" that had answers to help children with special needs and developmental delays. We began an individualized home treatment program for Kevin immediately and have been dedicated to our program ever since. We spent three years with the Doman family at The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential (IAHP) and now we are with Matthew and Carol Newell at The Family Hope Center (FHC). Twice a year we return to Philadelphia where Kevin receives a neurological evaluation to determine the progress he has made in the last six months. Then they provide us with an individualized, program that puts me in charge to help Kevin develop and reach his fullest potential.

Do You Know a Delayed Child?

The best recommendation we can give to another parent with a special needs or developmentally delayed child (brain-injured, brain-damaged, mentally retarded, mentally deficient, cerebral-palsied, epileptic, autistic, athetoid, hyperactive, attention deficit disordered, developmentally delayed, or down's) is to read Glenn Doman's book What To Do About Your Brain-Injured Child and/or Dr. Coralee Thompson and Dr. Philip Maffetone's book Healthy Brains, Healthy Children. By simply reading these books, you will gain valuable information to help your child which will begin to unlock the potential your child has. And best of all you will learn that there are other options to helping your child that you can do yourself. We would also highly recommend attending the parent course at FHC or IAHP. To read how our journey began and the successful progress Kevin has had refer to the January 2010 blog archive.