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We have an awsome GOD!  We know that Romans 8:28 says "...we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."  And we believe that prayer can indeed bring about healing.  Please help us pray, and invite everyone you know to join us in blanketing this family with the love and peace that can only come from God!!

Scotts Brothers & Sister

Sheldon Overlock

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Nathan Overlock

Shaina Overlock

Jordon Overlock

  • Passage of Time

    Time passes expeditiously
    As we watch our children grow.
    Erstwhile unsteady steps,
    Turn to confidence and go.

    Quondam, arrant dependence,
    Whilst in mother's arms he lay;
    Quickly shifts to self-reliance,
    As he turns to walk away.

    A precious gift we're given
    To nurture, love and hold
    So brief the time of teaching
    Before she leaves the fold.

    Treasure every moment
    Don't let a second pass you by
    Hold him just a little longer
    Before he turns to say good-bye.

    Read him one more story,
    Sing her one more song,
    For the time it passes quickly
    And they'll soon be moseying along.

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Thanks for being Beautiful!
Written by Connie Overlock   
Wednesday, 16 June 2010 08:56

When I'm at home my heart is in Brewer and when I'm in Brewer my heart is at home. I love being with and caring for my family, but right now they are in two different places. We were away over the weekend and it was so great to spend time together outside of Maine even if the majority of it was spent in a moving vehicle. We visited with family and reunited with Sheldon to bring him home after a long few months away.

Coming back was truly a blessing, because Scott had changed so much just over the weekend. His speaking is clearer, though not all of it. His walking is stronger and the smile on his face when he sees you coming can melt your heart. It almost makes me want to leave and come back more often.

He also has an incredible way with words, always making you feel like you are exactly the one person he was hoping to see today. Yesterday as I sat talking with him he said "Thank you." I said what for. He replied "Thanks for being beautiful."

Yesterday as he walked with his walker and the aid of his therapists, I noticed his balance was much improved. I also noticed that Belinda wasn't having to cue him with every step to shift his weight or regain his balance. In fact he walked the whole length of the path outside, three times with only two or three cues. One therapist walked beside him guiding the walker without supporting him any, while the other held onto the gate belt and just rested her hand on his back in case he started to lose his balance.

We played badmitton with a balloon and two badmitton rackets. He stood holding on to the back of a chair with his right hand and held the racket in his left. We batted the balloon back and forth, he never missed unless I hit it too hard to one side where he couldn't reach.

In occupational therapy he has been reproducing patterns on a large peg board. Yesterday he graduated to the small pegboard. The pegs on the large board have a top that is larger than a quarter, while the small pegs are small than a golf tee.

We sat on the grass outside and played twenty questions. I would tell him I was thinking of something and give him cues on what types of questions to ask to guess what I was thinking of. He did really well. Then it would be his turn and I would ask him questions until I guessed what he was thinking of. His short term memory continues to improve and he has been using his wheelchair to make donuts in the parking lot. It's getting hard to keep up with him.

If you haven't been to see him in awhile, even just the past week or two he has made some great gains, you will be amazed at what you see.
 
Happy Mother's Day
Written by Connie Overlock   
Tuesday, 11 May 2010 12:14

Last week I decided that I would begin praying for the gift of speech for Mother's Day. I prayed even though I knew I wouldn't be here on Mother's Day to hear it when the prayer was answered.

Sunday afternoon, Pat, the kids and I went hiking at Dodge Point in South Newscastle. It was a gorgeous day, though the wind was cold. We were able to participate in my most favorite activities, hiking and beach combing. Not to mention spending time with my family. While there on the beach I decided to give Scott a call. I was rewarded beyond words, when he said  "Hi" to me on the phone. It was very labored and kind of resembled the heavy breathing of a prank caller, but was a beautiful sound none-the-less. Later, when he had mastered it a little more, Regina called me back so that he could say "Hi" once more.

When I arrived at Brewer Rehab Monday morning, he once again said "Hi" to all of us and proceeded to wow his therapists and nurses with an audible greeting as well. The most precious of words though were in the afternoon when I said to him, "I Love You" and he responded with the same words. Now he's saying "good morning, yes, no, sorry, and please." Jordan said "knock, knock," and Scott responded with "who's there?" Then, continued to respond to the rest of the joke as Jordan continued.

Thank you God for this amazing gift and very special answer to prayer.

 
 
Prayer Request List
Written by Connie Overlock   
Monday, 19 April 2010 21:36

  1. Pray that the insurance company will continue to approve rehab for Scott until we can take him home.
  2. Pray that Scott's progress will continue until he is fully restored to good health.
  3. Pray that Scott's balance will continue to improve until he can walk without support.
  4. Pray that Scott will be able to start consuming liquids and that the feeding tube can be removed.
  5. Pray that Scott will not have any serious struggles with depression.
  6. Pray for continued improvement of Scott's short term memory.

 

  1. Pray for Connie & Pats other children as they are missing the routine of life with mom & dad and as they struggle with the situation.
  2. Pray for strength for Pat, Connie and Regina, as well as the rest of the family as they make decisions for the future.
  3. Pray for Pat and Connie as they begin getting a room ready for Scott to come home to.

PRAISES!

SCOTT IS ABLE TO HOLD HIMSELF IN A SEATED POSTION FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AT A TIME.

SCOTT HAS INDEED PROGRESSED TO A HIGHER RANCHO LEVEL, POSSIBLY 5 OR EARLY 6'S

SCOTT IS ABLE TO HOLD HIS HEAD UP WHILE SITTING ABOUT 90% OF THE TIME

SCOTT'S EEG SHOWED NO SEIZURE ACTIVITY

HE IS BEGINNING TO USE HIS RIGHT ARM MORE

SCOTT IS MAKING FUNCTIONAL PROGRESS

REGINA HAS  A JOB

HE IS SMILING AND LIFTING HIS LEGS

TRACH TUBE HAS BEEN REMOVED

SCOTT HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR MAINECARE

SCOTT HAS STARTED REHAB IN BANGOR

SCOTT IS OPENING HIS EYES!

HE IS ONCE AGAIN SQUEEZING OUR HANDS AT TIMES!

HIS PELVIS IS HEALING CORRECTLY AND SHOULD NOT NEED SURGERY!
 
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