Well, we did it, we pulled off a total surprise for Jeremy last night. Thanks to the Horseheads American Legion, Jer now has a new "tool" to use around the farm. The Legions across the State of NY donated to help buy a JD Gator for Jer. He was invited to the Legion for a "small sign of appreciation" for something he had done in the past, and when he walked in, he realized that everyone knew something that he didn't know! He was "blown away" when the gator was driven into the legion! The wells wishes and hugs were overwhelming. His smile was hugh! Now he has no excuse to not help chase cows :)) Today, Monday, He will be in the Horseheads Memorial Day Parade with his Grandpa (who couldn't be prouder).
Other than that, his spirits still remain very high, and his detemination level higher than ever. He has been helping out with some welding around the farm, and doing some planting. He finds that a couple of hours in the tractor is about all he can muster at a time though as it's kind of rough on the back. Last week he told his dad that his next goal is to be back driving bus in September--now that is a goal for someone who was told they'd never walk again!
We'll continue to update as new things happen--or at least once a month! We'd like to take this to the point of him walking on his own--and we will see that day-- maybe sooner than later!! Again, as we have said in the past, none of this could have been possible without all the prayers and thoughts from people like you! Thanks again from the bottom of our hearts.
One other note, Ron is doing better--his blood work is showing improvement--they tell us he has 3 stages of remission to go through before they will declare him in total remission, and we are hoping to reach stage one before the end of the year--maybe he will progress faster like his son!! Love to you all!
Monday, May 26, 2008
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WOW!! Well Happy Memorial Day!! What a way to celebrate! Congrats Jer and Ron on the improvements. Keep up the hard work and dedication. My thoughts and prayers are always with you!
Nursey Poo
aka- Jess
Happy Belated Memorial Day to all of you! Jeremy...congrats on such an honor. You are a hero in many ways and absolutely deserve every bit of that gator. Dana and I wish we could have been there to see you surprised. Looking forward to getting together once we return from Atlanta. Take care!! We keep you and your family in our daily thoughts. You continue to inspire everyone around you with your dedication and amazing progress. You are a hero and we were proud to honor you on Monday!
Dana and Courtney Carr
Jer continues to amaze us. He is certainly an inspiration. When Jer pulled into our yard on the motorcycle, I thought, "I shouldn't be surprised. He is doing everything that he was told he wouldn't be able to do." His determination and positive outlook are astonishing. Of course Craig has said from Day 1 that Jer would walk again. I'm sorry that we missed the presentation at the Legion; we didn't get back from Craig's race until after 7. Your family is great pulling together as you have.
Jer, I hope you had fun on the bike ride it was a great day. It was nice to have you ride by my side on the way back. It is kind of nice to have you slow down a little. You will out grow the rocket bikes in time. I would like to thank everyone that helped make the ride possible, it was more work than I thought. I would like to thank you for all the thing you do for me in the Fire Dept. You shocked the hell out of me on what you did with a air pack on and blind folded yesterday. It is a good feeling to know that there is great officers under me.Stay cool Mike
hey jeremy,
i am glad to see and hear that you are doing really well and are getting around really good. keep up the positive attitude and keep recovering as good as you have been. also i hope that you like your new toy that you got a few months back. have a good one. good luck with recovering more.
Kevin McCord II Mecklenburg fire Junior Member
I've been Praying for Jer every day and I Pray for all of the Hoffman Families. I will also Pray for Dana Carr and Bobby Franklin. I Pray for complete Healing for all of these wonderful Men. God Bless All of You !!!!
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