Last week Thursday, Jordan had a follow-up appointment with the neurologist in New Westminster.  We received good news.  The doctor was pleased with his progress, and seemed surprised that Jordan did not have headaches anymore and that he was not taking any Tylenol.  He gave Jordan the go ahead to start his classes but warned him that if 5 courses was too much, he should drop one or two.  Since Jordan has not had any seizures (a possible side effect of brain trauma/injury), he was given permission to drive again, provided he take a fit to drive test with his family doctor.  This was the best news for Jordan!  Relying on taxi service when he does not have a driver is not the same as having your own set of wheels!

Jordan does have a constant annoying ringing in his head - Dr. Chan said this may go away with time, or it may be permament damage. He cannot hear that well out of his left ear but that may be due to his broken eardrum.
Dr. Chan also told Jordan that any contact sport (hockey and snow boarding) would be out for the season as the risk of further injury is too great.  He will not be allowed to do any physical work for atleast 3-4 months and no strenuous work out program.  He will be able to start a rehabilitation excercise program in a couple of weeks with a physical therapist. 

The next thing to look forward to - when his wires will be cut!  Eleven more days...  Jordan is already fantasizing biting into a juicy Big Mac!  For now, he will have to be content just dreaming about it.  After this, he may need some dental work done since some teeth may have been cracked or damaged (minor stuff when you look at the whole picture).

 All in all, Jordan has come a long way since Dec. 21, the day of  the accident.  It was God's providence that not one of the five people was killed in the accident.  We do not deserve His mercies.
When we look back at the last four weeks, we can see the remarkable hand of God - from the helicopter transfer to Royal Columbia Hospital, to the balancing of drugs to keep Jordan in a coma, to his amazing recovery after coming out of a coma with no brain damage, his early discharge, and further recovery at home.   This will be the final post to the blog.

Thankyou for your support and prayers.  It was overwhelming to see how many people were walking through this trial with us and praying for his recovery.  We have a clearer insight what it means "to bear one another's burdens".  Praise God Who is in control of all things:
             O give thanks unto the Lord: for He is good; for His mercy endureth for ever.(Ps. 136:1)