By Lisa Ansay — May 19, 2012 9:10am Taylor has notoriously pulled-off amazing feats that friends, family, teachers and even Vice Principals can attest to. His recovery is now in his cross-hairs and he is adjusting for wind-speed! For those of you who have seen him in action, you know exactly…
By Ron Stark — May 17, 2012 11:39pm That young man is an inspiration! He had a great day today!!! As we are guarded by the known ups and downs today was a good day for all. He is letting us know he wants to be out and home ASAP.…
By Ron Stark — May 16, 2012 11:21pm Taylor had an up and down day today with more ups than downs. Instead of complete up days and complete down days it was nice to see him bounce back from not so good to a great day in a matter of…
By Lisa Ansay — May 16, 2012 12:04am Taylor has been moved to a “patient floor” in the neuroscience tower, where he will receive his ST, OT, PT and RT, until his endurance allows for 3 hours a day/7 days a week. His body is getting stronger, and he took a…
By Ron Stark — May 14, 2012 9:54pm Today Taylor had a surgery to relieve fluids in his head. It is called a V.P. Shunt that is a permanent tube that runs from the brain through his soft tissue and into his stomach. This will control the amount of CSF…
By Lisa Ansay — May 14, 2012 12:09am Today was a really great day. Taylor is fighting hard for every inch of his recovery and I have never been more proud of him. What an incredible man.
By Lisa Ansay — May 13, 2012 6:46am Back on April 3rd (Flagstaff ICU) Taylor had plastic surgery to repair and stabilize fractures. When inflammation subsided, the devices used to secure his jaw became loose and Taylor was able to move his jaw a bit. Taylor arrived at St. Joseph’s on April 13th, and within…
By Ron Stark — May 11, 2012 12:07am Taylor’s vital signs have been excellent.! He has recently had short times of very coherent memory that is very encouraging, not only to us but I am sure to him also. Yesterday I told him I would be behind him on the…
By Lisa Ansay — May 9, 2012 5:03pm This is how his room is set up for watching Netflix or movies or whatever else. The televisions in the rooms are WAY up high on the wall next to the tall ceilings. Tough to see anyway since they are maybe 22″ers.…
By Lisa Ansay — May 8, 2012 9:21pm Taylor has several teams actively involved in his treatment and recovery: neorosurgical; critical care; infectious disease; endocrinology; respiratory; physical therapy; speech and occupational therapy. The only teams that have not visited him at least daily since he has been in ICU are the speech,…
