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Jordan Taylor is a
little boy whose life is nothing short of a miracle. In June
of 2006, two-year old Jordan nearly drowned in the family
pool.
Blue and lifeless, he was rushed to the hospital where he
was CLINICALLY DEAD for over an hour. When his heart
spontaneously started beating again, the ER director
declared it the first “full-blown MIRACLE” he had ever seen
in all his years in emergency care.
While Jordan regained his heartbeat, he was left in what his
doctors perceived to be a “permanent vegetative state.” He
was unconscious, unresponsive and unable to breathe on his
own, appearing to have little or no brain activity. In fact
one doctor predicted that Jordan would most likely “progress
towards significant brain injury and possible BRAIN DEATH.”
After two weeks in intensive care with very little
perceptible change, the doctors advised Jordan’s family to
pull the plug.
After much prayer and deliberation, Jordan’s family felt
strongly that hope was not lost on the toddler; he simply
needed a little more time. Sure enough, just a few days
later, to the utter astonishment of the hospital staff,
Jordan opened his eyes and began breathing on his own.
Finally, after thirty-one excruciating days in the hospital,
Jordan was able to go home to be with his family.
Being “home” is presenting a new set of challenges. Even
before the accident, the house was literally bursting at the
seams. Jordan’s family, including his twin brother, Brandon,
older brother, Ashton, sister, Kayleigh, and single mom,
Jeannie, all lived with Jordan’s grandparents, Pam and
Bobby, and their daughter, Erin. It was hard enough to make
room for eight people in a three bedroom house, but now,
with Jordan requiring around-the-clock care and special
equipment; it’s all the family can do to make it from one
day to the next.
The home also serves as a daycare, which the family has
depended on as a source of income for several years. Due to
Jordan’s condition, they have had to reduce the number of
children they are able to care for, which has drastically
affected the family financially. The house has it’s own
share of physical problems as well. Full of cracks, leaks
and plagued with constant plumbing problems, it is
less than ideal for an in-home daycare, a large family and a
child with special needs.
With unwavering faith and resolve, the family stays
optimistic. Even in Jordan’s crowded surroundings, he
continues to make remarkable improvements. He is regaining
his ability to swallow. He is beginning to speak again. He
is able to hold his head up on his own and follow voice
commands- all things the doctors said he would NEVER be able
to do! Jordan’s family and his therapists are hopeful that
Jordan will soon be walking again. It has been a difficult,
even excruciating journey at times, but it is a path they
continue faithfully walking daily.
(UPDATE 3/30/07) I just wanted you to know that Jordan's
mom, Jeannie, reads to Jordan everyday the comments of
people who sign his
petition. Jordan has always been a very
sensitive and perceptive child, but even now he really seems
to know and understand what Jeannie reads to him. As strange
as it may sound, Jordan has been making greater strides
towards recovery since the very day that petition was
posted, almost like he knows and feels the love and prayers
of his new friends. Thank you all!!!
(UPDATE 01/04/2011) Five and
one half years from his near-drowning accident, Jordan still
continues to surprise us with what he is capable of doing.
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Love and Blessings,
Jordan's Granny, Pam |
