Sunday, March 15, 2009

Sunday Ryan update 3/15

This afternoon Ryan showed us that he was able to raise his right forearm and hand into the air while pointing with his pointer finger. He kept his eyes open for awhile this afternoon and every time he had his eyes open we saw that he was trying to raise that arm again (basically would straighten then bend it at the elbow a little). It appeared to be harder for him to raise it again but you could see the effort. We had the nurse document this movement. We believe he was doing it on purpose. Other than that no other changes. Thanks for all the continued support!

36 comments:

  1. Ryan can feel the strength of you all right next to him!
    You are in our thoughts and prayers. Many hugs and strength to you!Keep it up, Ryan!!!!!

    Love Nicole (Babiarz)Spencer

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  2. What wonderful news, great progress! Keep staying positive...miracles happen everyday and Ryan will pull through. Love you all, Bren

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  3. What great news!!! Incredibly wonderful!
    You must be so encouraged to see Ryan beginning to respond so well.
    A milestone for all of you.
    You are all a testament to the power of prayer, love, patience and determination.
    Stay positive and remember-one day at a time.
    Love you,
    Jan and Mike Teehan

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  4. Amen! Praise God!

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  5. YEAH!!!!! May Ryan's baby steps turn into big strides!
    Love and Prayers,
    Janet and Ed Hanson

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  6. Ryan keep fighting. All the strength love and prayers of all of us will continue to support you and your family

    All our love
    LR

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  7. This is wonderful news!
    All of these responses, stories and prayers are unbelievable..you guys are soooo loved.
    By us too!!! Keep fighting Ryan & keep your spirits up Creeden family :)
    Love,
    Christine and Bruce

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  8. My family and I are constantly thinking of all of you! Sending you positive thoughts and lots of love! Love Jenn

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  9. what great news! it's amazing what we take for granted everyday.
    God bless you guys.

    -tony a.

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  10. This is great news! What an improvement! I know Ry will keep fighting. I haven't stopped thinking of all of you. We love you.
    -Ryan & Keegan

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  11. We are so happy, we never stop thinking and praying for you
    We love you all.
    Sue and Bobby

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  12. I didn't know Ryan personally but him and your family are in my thoughts & prayers!! I was run over by a drunk driver at 18 months old-I was in a traumatic coma for close to a month and the doctor's told my mother that I would not walk due to both my hips having broke & said I would have brain damage....I'm now knocking on 28 and I am constantly running after my almost 6 yr old!! From what I do know of Ryan is he is determined, young, and clearly strong to have even made it this far!! Stay positive the Power of thought is amazing!! God Bless from mine to yours

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  13. So many great responses to this wonderful 'baby step' as said above! Each day is a great day because it links Ryan to a future of HOPE and as we have learned HOPE is the cornerstone to your faith. God Bless the little steps and with the warmth of spring, there is new and better days ahead! You are a part of our daily routines and our thoughts get stronger with your resourcefulness and legions of family and friends.

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  14. What great news. I have been checking in daily to see how Ryan is doing. The brain is a miraculous organ that doctors do not know enough about. I am sure these baby steps will keep coming and turn into the long strides someone else mentioned above. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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  15. Nice job Ryan!!! We are thinking of all of you!!

    Love
    Catie (Torri) McDade & family!

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  16. That is AMAZING!!! Tears came to my eyes when I read this as Ryan has not left my thoughts and prayers since word of the accident. Praise be! Keep the faith!

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  17. The Bishop Feehan High School community- over 1000 strong- continues to offer their prayers for Ryan on a daily basis. I receive emails almost daily asking about him. His story has touched many of the faculty here. This morning a student made a special trip into my office to ask about Ryan. He told me, "Mrs. Knight, I promise to pray for him all day today." So stay strong, Creeden family. We are with you!
    Cindy Knight

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  18. We are so happy to hear that he is making progress. We are praying for him and your family.

    Samantha & Jason Gibbs and Family

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  19. Here we go Ryan, keeping going. You're getting stronger everyday. We're thinking about you all day, every day.

    -Katie

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  20. This is great news!! Keep it up Ryan!

    Love,Shannon

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  21. Go Ryan!! He is showing everyone he is still strong!

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  22. Awesome! He couldn't do it without you. Keep up the good work, Creedens.

    -Jodie

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  23. Great news! Ryan you what it takes to make it through this. Thinking about you everyday. xoxo Cara

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  24. I was away this weekend and am sooo unbelievably happy to come on here today and find out how much Ryan is progressing!!! Keep strong and positive Ryan...we all know you are going to pull through this...keep showing us you can!!! We all love you very much!!

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  25. Stay Strong Creedens! Ryan, You can beat this!


    Whitney (Smith) Emilo

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  26. So happy to hear of the progress. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

    Kristen Mogilnicki and Family

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  27. Such wonderful news!! Sending all of you positive thoughts and lots of love!

    Karen Swift and family

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  28. Glad to hear the wonderful news. Having worked as a PT with people who have had such traumatic injuries, it truly is amazing how things can heal, and how each little thing adds up to gains. Keep the positive thoughts! Love and Prayers to you all,
    Laura (Giar) Scena

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  29. This is fantastic news! Yay! I'll just keep praying for more progress.

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  30. This is Great news! Stay strong Ryan! We will keep praying for Ryan and the Creeden Family!
    Kerry (Powell) Barrett

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  31. Keep fighting buddy!!! i know you can!!! i'll keep praying for you and your family!! tom johnson

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  32. Great news! Ryan, you have what it takes to make it through this. Thinking about you everyday. Much love. xoxo Cara

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  33. We are very happy to read the good news of Ryan's progress. Please do not lose faith, we are sure that Ryan will make it, step by step.
    Love to you all
    Anita and John from Munich

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  34. That is such great news!!! Stay strong and keep fighting the fight Ry!! You are always in my thoughts and prayers!!!

    Big Hugs to you Cric and to your parents!!

    Love you all!!

    Mandy Russell xoxo

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  35. So happy to hear the great news! Babysteps - We are all praying and think of all of you. The Archambeault's (Dave, Barbara, Chris, Mathew and Dawn).

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