“ AT ONE POINT , I WAS CONSIDERING GOING OUT- OF-STATE FOR REHAB , HOWEVER , THE CARE I WAS GETTING AT RENOWN WAS GREAT . HAVING MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY THERE WAS VITAL FOR MY RECOVERY AT THAT TIME .”
— CONNOR
Once his condition stabilized , Connor moved to Renown Rehabilitation Hospital and began physical rehabilitation . “ Thank God for the people at rehab ,” Dana said . “ Dr . Pence , the therapists , nurses and all the employees were a wonderful support system , explaining everything and answering all our questions . The kindness they showed got me through .” Connor agrees , calling the Renown rehab team nothing short of amazing .
“ At one point , I was considering going out-of-state for rehab , however , the care I was getting at Renown was great ,” shares Connor . “ And most importantly , having my friends and family there was vital for my recovery at that time .”
Dana agrees , “ He has a very strong support system here with his family and friends . Keeping Connor in town was key to his recovery .”
While at the Rehabilitation Hospital , Connor felt the first movement in his legs , and it gave him hope and drive to keep working . “ During rehab , I learned very quickly that I had to take the small victories , no matter what they were , and to not to get down on myself and to keep looking forward ,” says Connor . He now has feeling in his legs , and his feet are ticklish again .
Connor continues to reach new milestones . Recently he built up his strength and walked on crutches at his friend ’ s wedding . He swims , stands , goes up and down stairs and drives . Connor is still improving and is determined to walk without crutches again , all with a good attitude and support from his family and friends .
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