Thomas Schuler's Recovery Thread

[schuler977'smom]

Hello Everyone,
We are sorry that we haven't kept up dates on Thomas, but we honestly stay very busy 24/7 with him, and everday life. I will tell you that he has been working hard. We go to Physical Therapy 3x a week, and at home we work on homework, writing, reading, stretches, exercises, plus anything else you can think of, we are doing. Not to mention the doctors appointments. Thomas is still working on walking, he does well in the parrallel bars with assistance, although his balance still isn't stable and he tires fast. However, his legs are getting muscular and strong again as is the rest of his body. He still doesn't have full use of his right arm, we are working on it though, and the right side of his body is weaker, but continues to get stronger. The vision in his right eye has improved in a month's time, as he can see better out of it. We have a long way to go though. He get's confused as far as his Long and Short Term Memory. He recalls more Long Term memories, which sometimes get mixed up in the days activities. However, we have seen an improvement with his short term daily memory recalls. Thomas' recovery is going to take some time, but make no doubt about it he is going to do it....
I am asking that you all keep him in your prayers, as that is what has gotten us this far. I also am asking for you to send cards, letters, photo's, jokes, or anything. He needs to stay in touch with the MX Community, and to hear from his friends. I can't tell you how he lights up when he receives mail, or a phone call from someone. It's as though it brings him a step closer back to us. I really need your help with this. Those of you that have his cell number, please call once in awhile, as he is perfectly capable of carrying on a conversation with you. He needs you more than ever now for his recovery. I will put our address on the bottom of this. I also have an open door policy here in Palmer. I know it's a drive out here, but anyone is welcome to camp out or stay in the spare bedroom, or just come on out for a BBQ.
We love you all, and I am so very grateful to all of you for all of the continued support for my son. You are our family and I pray for all of you daily, and the blessing of you in our lives.
Thank you again Everyone, and God Bless all of you.
Love,
T-Mom
Our Address: 830 Neck Rd, Palmer, TX 75152

[Neyhart198dad]

Thank you for the update-sounds like you really have your hands full.We still pray for Thomas(and family) everyday,like I said
in a earlier post we have never met Thomas,but definitely watched him race,and still run the Thomas sticker
on our pit bike number plate.

[MulleniX]

His b-day is on the 11th right?

[MulleniX]

Mike and I will have to go see you guys soon!!! Congrats on all the improvements.

[mike25]

I wanted jump on here and see if anyone knows how Thomas is doing since last report. I have never met him but I have tried to keep up with how he is doing. But I have been down and now I can not find any updates. So if someone could post an update I would be grateful. He sure sounds like a fighter and I would love to get a chance to meet him one day. I had a heart attack after riden little over a month ago and as bad as that is Thomas is dealing with way more and has had a lot harder road to hoe and I could learn a lesson from him, I am not dealing with it very well and he seems to just keep on going and I have no doubt he will recover completely.
GOD BLESS, Mike Bryant

[SG Berm book]

Hi Mike,

First off sorry your going through some tough times....hope you heal up man.

Thanks for inquiring about Thomas........ It has now been a little over a year since Thomas's crash and head injury. I spoke with him and his mother a couple of weeks ago....on the 1 yr mark. Thomas still has a long way to go, but has definitely made some progress. At the 1 yr mark, he can use the parallel / traction bars to support himself and take steps with some assistance....still has a ways to go before he walks on his own, but the small steps in within the bars sure have given him and his family some smiles. Thomas still goes to therapy 4-5 times a week in Dallas. He is getting his short-term memory back on his day to day activities, and can talk a little on the phone now...with a decent understanding of what you and him are talking about.

He still has a long way to go, but after a year later he has come a long way. Hopefully he will be walking on his own before too long.

Mike - if you would man...send him a card his address is below. He looks for cards and phone calls now more than EVER, SINCE HE IS STARTING TO PIECE things together, and is wgoing through the daily tough grind of rehab, and not being able to run with his friends and do the normal things....he is starting to realize the severity of what has happened to him.

Anybody else reading this.....feel free to drop him a card in the mail....only a couple of bucks out of your pocket, but means the world to Thomas and his family !!!!!!!!!

Thomas Schuler #922
830 Neck Rd.
Palmer, TX 75152

[mike25]

Thanks so much for the update. I sure will send him a card. I am so happy to hear he is doing well. Keep up the fight Thomas you are doing great. Bless You All, Mike

[SG Berm book]

Heal up Mike....those ole heart attacks are not fun.

[SG Berm book]

Schuler 977...Update


First, I want to thank Mike for checking in on Thomas, and I hope Mike is doing well. I wanted to let you know Thomas is done with Pate Re-Hab, Friday the 8th of May was his last day there. He will be starting Physical and Occupational Therapy this Friday the 15th at UTSW in Dallas. We are very excited about this as they are state of the art Technology, and stay on top of all the new gadgets. We were going there before Pate, and we really liked it. Pate was great for Cognitive, and Functional Therapies, but we weren't happy with the Physical Therapy, as we felt 30 minutes a day wasn't enough. Anyway, another new door opening, and we are ready to leap into it. God has his plan, and we are building upon it.

Next Thursday the 21st, Thomas will have surgery on his right eye. He has had double vision since he has opened his eyes at JPS Hospital. Over a year now. They are going to move and re-attatch a few of the muscles that will pull his right eye inward and stay in sync with his left. He is very excited to have it done, I can only imagine. It gives me a headache just to try and cross my eyes for a minute or so...
We are currently working on him using a Walker, which is difficult as he sees 2 floors, 2 walkers, etc...so he has the sensation that he is falling or will fall. He has the parrallel bars down, and works on balance in them, and bending over. He is also working on making transfers from the wheel chair to the recliner. He totally does all of his own hygiene, gets himself in and out of bed with minimal assistance, can prepare meals, vehicle transfers, and so much more. He is incredible, as he never complains, except when really working his right arm, as it is very painful, none the less he works through it.
Memory is better. He needs to work much more on the short term, but there are many positive signs, and he will do it.
I have been working full time, and Crystal (God Bless Her) has been caring for Thomas during the day. Steve calls her "Sarge". I admire her so much, and her love and devotion to my son. True Love People!!!!

I also want to thank Sam at TMX, and the riders that ride the 50 track there, as their rides donate money towards Thomas. Now that the holidays are over, I am going to cut back some on my work schedule, and focus on a Foundation for Tramatic Brain Injuries to help other riders or persons and families, and there are not many resources for this here in Texas, and what there is, is very limited.
It's time to start "Paying it Forward" a little. Thomas is our main focus, and everything else will fall into place.
Thank you again to everyone for all of your support. Your Love, Prayers, and Friendship have kept us strong.
God Bless each and everyone of you, and we look forward to coming to see you at the tracks this summer.


Thank You, Thank You!!!!
Love Always,
T-Mom

P.S.
Please send Thomas cards>>>>
Thomas Schuler #977
830 Neck Rd
Palmer, TX 75152

[SG Berm book]

I know many of you supported, prayed... and continue to ask about Thomas Schuler.

Well, yesterday March 2 2011 -- nearly 3 years (April 200eight) after his traumatic brain injury accident, Thomas finally took his first steps on a Treadmill.

Check out his first walk on a treadmill since he got hurt.
http://www.facebook.com/video/video....46619&comments

The Schuler family "THANKS" all of you in the motocross scene for everything you have done for them over the past 3 years!