Our mutual friend Jeri Hill posted a link to your blog today. My family is going through a similar situation…. my 31 year old son was injured in a skimboard accident at the beach here in Hollywood Fl on Sept 30. He fractured his C2 vertebrae and is, at the moment, paralyzed. He is regaining some movement on his left side in his fingers and leg. The right side is still “sleeping” for the most part. He is trying very hard to wean from the respirator … it is painful and difficult. In reading your blog, I came across “Life is a beautiful struggle”. Your words are the words of my heart that I could never really put on paper. You did that for me… I have taken the liberty to post that blog on my sons FB page. Please feel free to visit his FB page – “Prayers for Derek Avilez” Thank you, bless you, and we WILL pray for Josiah and your family.