Travis, another Hero

Melissaashton — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 20:02:26 -0500

Hi My name is Missy Ashton. We lived in Orem 6 years ago, and our son Travis, 11 at the time was in a car accident traveling home from Baseball practice. From what I have read about Tori, they are kindrid spirits. Kind and loving, a friend to all. Travis was always talented and successful at everything he attempted. He has always been a leader. Things in life were always easy for him. That changed the day of his accident. From that moment forward, everything has been hard. We have a family saying "Whats wrong with hard??" Which is a story in and of itself. However, he too has overcome great odds. He was in a coma, he had a left bone flap, he contracted spinal meningitis while in a coma. He was not expected to live either. His prognosis was that "if" he lived, he would be in a vegatative state. He did live, and when he came out of the coma, physically he WAS in a vegetative state. He could not move any part of his body, not even blink at will. He could lauph and smile and cry. He had to have a feeding tube, and a ventricular shunt put into his head to keep the spinal fluid from building up. Cognitively his IQ is the same, and his personality hasnt changed a bit. We also were at Utah Valley Hospital, Primary Childrens Hospital and then Healthsouth rehab.
Travis has been through alot of long hard battles. He has overcome alot. He no longer has a wheelchair and takes care of himself. He no longer has a feeding tube, or a VP shunt to regulate his spinal fluid. He is on no medications. He was in the same shape your daughter is in now. He was not given any of those miracles within the first year, They have come gradually over the past six years, with a HUGE amount of hard work,large amounts of money, and an even greater amount of faith.
Travis right side is still weak. He walks with a limp. He cannot use his right arm, and although his able to eat and drink, he cannot speak as of yet. He attends American Fork High School, he's a senior. He is brighter than most, but struggles to read well(mostly due to poor eyesight) and has a hard time communicating at times. However he is friend with just about everyone at the high school. Without speaking, he has an amazing ability to communicate. He plays golf and loves to dance and is very involved in student activities.

someone else we need to pray for!!!

Jamiep — Thu, 20 Oct 2005 01:46:38 -0400

there is a boy and a friend of mine at my school named brady
jensen..
he was life flighted to primary childrens hospital yesterday morning with spinal meningitis. I have just been informed that he has had two strokes and is now in a coma, the chance of his survival is very slim. he needs our help please keep him as well as tori in your prayers! miracles happen!!!!
thanks,

Jamie Palica

Hospital visits

Guy Lunardi — Mon, 27 Jun 2005 00:25:06 -0400

I would like to invite people to share their experiences when visiting Tori at the hospital. This past week has been a tragic roller coaster and it may help others better understand what it feels like to be there with her.

Thanks,
-Guy

Pray4Tori.com - Primary Children Medical Center

Travis, another Hero

someone else we need to pray for!!!

Hospital visits