First Anniversary - June 16, 2009 - Pictorial
One year today. It just doesn't seem possible that only a year ago our world was so different. But while we often plead with God on this journey, today we're purposefully choosing to thank Him for Connor's life and for His provision for us as we travel this road. As we remember where we've been, we want to praise Him for what He is going to do, so I offer a simple visual jouney to see how far the boy has come...
One of the first photos taken after the accident -
Josh finally makes it back from NYC and joins us in Fresno -
Tracheostomy complete. The roto-rest bed means the battle against pneumonia had begun -
Remember the big sign? Thanks, WHCC! Joélle's yellow gown means the fight against MRSA has been joined -
The dreaded upside-down bed (AKA "The Iron Maiden"). Pneumonia War 2 -
Swallow test passed first try! That was so unusual that hospital staff stopped by to see it for themselves! Mmmm, Jamba Juice!
Closer to home. Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in early September. Still fighting MRSA. Note the neck brace and the big pillow -
Outside at Valley for the first time. Still on supplemental oxygen -
The first field trip -
Finally home! October 16, 2008.
Good friends and laughter. Lexi made that blanket for Connor, BTW...
The addition begins to take shape. Note the strap to secure his head -
Wheelchair rodeo!!!
November 29, 2008. The significance of this photo is that we took it to document Connor's new ability to move his own head forward -
Sorry, but I just love this picture!
March 2009. Notice his headrest has been removed -
The master chef at work while his cats look on -
Joélle and Connor out for lunch, late May 2009.
I hope y'all have enjoyed this pictorial. Take the time today to praise God who blesses us greatly, and thank Him for preserving Connor's life.
Thank you so much for traveling with us this year!
Eric
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Great pictoral review - how far things have come in the past year!! :o)) On that first day I bet you never thought you'd be here one year later. Who knows what this next year will bring, but one thing is for sure - the Williamson family together "holds fast." Thinking of you always.
Wow! I enjoyed looking at those pictures. Thank you for sharing your journey with us! I look forward to hear the many more things God will do for you!
Your pictures really do show the progress Connor has made. Those first few pictures bring tears to my eyes. Seeing the most recent ones do also, but for different reasons. He has really come a long way. I feel, as you do, that God's not done healing him yet. The Lord has been with you all this whole time, and will continue to. The boys and I keep on praying and praising God for all he's done and will do. God Bless you all.
Wow, you can really see the progress made when you look at the pictures over the year! We are continuing to pray for healing and rest for you all...
The Zappa's
Amazing...thanks for sharing the pictures. God has moved and I'm sure you will see Him continue to move in Connor's life, both physically and spiritually...and in the entire family.
Were so in "awe" of our God....We celebrate with you this miracle in progress.. As we saw with these pictures...His miracles are coming.. I thought of how when the children of Israel would have these "obvious" miracles..They marked the spot with "memorial stones".. I love looking at these "memorial stones" in connor's life... We are with you and will continue to hold you up.. The walk of Faith!!! It truly is beyond our strength..He will continue to give you all the strenth..the fight...the endurance...the comfort..Continue to stand!!
We love you and celebrate with you..
Big love...
Kathy MacPhail and clan
Thank you for the pictures. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but I think a thousand words have been typed over each picture. Volumes of scripture, prayers, songs, humor, sorrow, stories, reports, etc.; causing a community within a crisis to arise. Although I would love to hear of Connor rising out of his bed and walking, we know that God's timing is not our timing. I am so grateful for what God has done for and through Connor thus far and know that the good work that He has begun is not finished. I am also grateful for where you are spiritually, one year later. You have thankful hearts full of hope. Perfect!
BTW, all yalls are looking mighty fine.
Expecting great things!
Renée Frensley
Lebanon, TN
Wow! So great to see the progress. I too LOVE the picture of Joelle and Connor, it shows such a deep relationship between siblings, it's very heart warming. I LOVE the picture of Connor and the kitties, I can't wait to show Kenzie, she'll be tickled!
Always thinking and praying for you all!
Michawn
You are all still in our thoughts and very much in our prayers!! We continue to hold, Connor, and your family up in prayer! For comfort, feeling His presence, His Love, His peace, and for His healing hand on, Connor. And most of all, for you all to grow so much closer to the Lord, which is obvious has happened over this year.
The pictures really do show God's healing hand on, Connor.
We will continue to pray for you all.
In Christ's love!
Kim
Thank you very much for putting together the photo story. It has been and continues to be quite a story. We remain optimistic that this story will continue down a positive path and we pray for progress every day. Best Wishes and Prayers!
I am sure you have heard this a bazillion times but The Willliamson Family is such a handsome family! Connor, you beautiful, redheaded boy! Drives my redheaded boys nuts when I call them beautiful but it is so true. Also, thank you all for sharing your story and your hearts over the last year. I know it makes me pause and thank God everyday for small blessings. It is so wonderful to see the small blessings God has given Connor over the past year. I am sure you all have more frustrating moments than not but know that you are always in our prayers for a COMPLETE recovery from this. In the meantime, I pray you continue to stay focused, positive and lean on God in your highest of highs and lowest of lows.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing those pictures wth all of us along with your life for the last year. You all have been so gracious to share it ALL with us and teach us all to be thankful, loving, and to never doubt our heavenly Father. He does know what is best...even if we think we do!
Wow, the flashbacks bring tragic memories and then the recent pics bring "FAITH" & PROGRESS! The picture of Connor and Cherie' in Mar 2009 sure sends light from above....a Mother so proud of her child's progress! all of the pictures are truly God's blessings.....AMEN!!! AMEN! AMEN!!
Love you guys,
Thank you reliving the year and reminding us that God is good...all the time.
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