May 23, 2010 - Sunday
By Bud | May 23, 2010
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Feb 28, 2010 - Sunday
By Bud | February 28, 2010
We have made it through a harsh winter. At least there were not the major ice storms this year, just cold and snow.
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Jan 02, 2010 - Tuesday
By Bud | January 2, 2010
Happy New Year to Everyone!
Whew! What a year! Sometimes the days would seem to crawl by and other times I think Bud and I wanted to glue down the hands of time. Peter is adapting to the campus at TCC and his daily therapy sessions. He’s looking pretty muscular if I do say so myself.
You won’t believe this but all of our construction is finally complete. The therapy pool and equipment is installed and in working order. The patio, sidewalks, sprinkler system, landscaping and sod are all finished and look great. It is a huge relief for us to have everything here at our home. The logistics of going to all the different appointments was very draining and the schedule was brutal. Now everyone is coming here!
Our neighbors have been great putting up with the mess. First our home was gutted and vacant for three months when we first moved in May 2008, then we had construction on the interior, deck and ramp system for a couple of months. We started construction on the therapy building last June and finally finished Thanksgiving. The exterior of our home was also painted in there someplace! They have put up with dirt, dirt, dirt, contractors, extra vehicles and everything that goes with it for months.
Thank you to the Bingham’s, Price’s and Murphy’s!
Peter has decided to take one more semester at TCC and apply for the University of Tulsa next fall. This will give him a chance to brush up on his chemistry and math skills as it has now been two years since his last high school course of chemistry and math. This semester he is enrolled in 12 hours and he will take at least 9 hours this summer. He is still experiencing severe back pain from time to time, and this will give him a chance to make sure he can sit for longer periods of time which will be required at TU.
As you all know Peter does have progress but slow. His sensation level has moved down to the bottom of his belly button. On Sunday Bud and Peter will fly to Hartford, CT to attend Center IMT. The doctors and therapist treat patients using a comprehensive and holistic approach. Peter has been on a gluten free diet for the last couple of months and he’s feeling really good even though he has given up his beloved pizza. They will leave early Sunday morning and return on Saturday, Jan 9th. Please pray for uneventful and safe journey. Also for the doctors and therapist wisdom in treating Peter’s spinal cord injury.
Bud and I are still researching to make sure that we are doing everything possible to get Peter walking once more. I can’t go into all the details on Peter’s therapy and schedule as there is simply not enough time and space. Your eyes would definitely roll back into your head. But if you hear or read ANYTHING that sounds promising please let us know. Don’t be afraid that a million other people will send the same information. We’d rather read the same thing a few times than miss any valuable information.
On a good note we have heard that Hillcrest is acquiring a Lokomat machine. This will be a huge benefit for all kinds of patients in the Tulsa area. We have also heard the machine will be adaptable for children! This will be very beneficial as some patients are not able to make the trip to/from Oklahoma City for treatment. We’ll let you know more details as they become available.
It’s been really nice having “The Guys” (Cooper Frederick, Mark Jackson and Wesley Moody) home for the holidays. We’d like for them just to move on in, but I’m sure their parents might miss them a little! The other day they showed up with their swim suits and took turns on the treadmill in the therapy pool. They said they were surprised how hard it was. It’s simply great having them home for the holidays!
One more important piece of information. Whitney resigned her position at Callidus last month. This was a very hard decision as she really loved all of her co-workers and the management of the company. She is now an agent with American National Insurance. I’m sure she’ll get along just fine with the new boss.
As we look back at 2009 there are a million people we should thank for helping us this past year. Receiving support from our American National Family, Leinbach Company, and Callidus Technologies made everything else possible. Other high spots would be receiving a phone call, text or note from our friends & family unexpectedly. Thank you!
Attached is our Christmas picture in front of the tree. Peter ditched the walker and Bud had to steady him a little.
He will walk again!!!!!
Happy New Year from: Bud, Janet, Whitney and Peter……”The Doodles” Ajia and Georgie- Team Jessee
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Nov 24, 2009 - Tuesday
By Bud | November 24, 2009
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Oct 27, 2009 - Friday
By Bud | October 27, 2009
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Sept 11, 2009 - Friday
By Bud | September 11, 2009
Hi! This email is from Janet…..
I believe it has been awhile since Bud sent out the last email so I will give this a whirl. Peter is still working on his regiment of exercises that he practiced at Miami Bio-feedback Center this summer. His schedule is two days at St. John’s physical therapy, two days with a personal trainer working on strength, and on Fridays down to OU Medical for continued Lokomat (robotic) therapy. Peter is definitely getting stronger and better…it’s just a long journey. As you may know, we are installing a therapy pool (like the one at Jenks High School) and erecting a building which will house the therapy pool and all the exercise equipment Peter uses on a daily basis. Our insurance company limits paid physical therapy days …so we figured in the long run it would be to Peter’s advantage to have the pool at home where he could use it every day. (see attached photo) Also Bud works with Peter each evening for an hour or two. Bud continues with the mindset that he will leave no stone unturned and do everything in his power to get Peter standing tall once again. We continue to do research for any new therapy, medication, or devices on the market.
It was difficult getting Peter to commit to attending TCC this semester. TCC just wasn’t in the master plan during Peter’s last year of high school. But after some “persuasive discussions” with Bud, he finally came to the dinner table one evening and said he would take Economics and Spanish. Maybe it was because during his last year of high school he didn’t take any fluff classes. I don’t know for sure, but I do know he enjoyed going to Larry Robinette’s (AP Economics) and Jan Smith’s (AP Spanish III) class each day. Because of these two teachers, this was the direction he was planning to pursue at OU last year. Peter should be able to contribute to class discussion about the cost of health care for people in his situation and how socialized health care could affect his prognosis. With CIGNA health insurance we are able to take Peter to any of the top ten Centers for Medical Excellence in the U.S. at a moment’s notice. At least that is peace of mind!
Wes Moody, Mark Jackson and Cooper Frederick all left during August to get back to school and hockey. Wes went back to college and Mark and Cooper both returned to their Junior A hockey teams. They are simply Peter’s brothers at heart. They had a blast this summer (I’m sure I don’t know everything) and were able to accompany Peter to all of his appointments. Mark was the last one to leave and when the door shut behind him, it was like the air we breathe was sucked out of our home. We are very thankful for the time they spent with Peter this summer. Peter is busy everyday and then there is FOOTBALL. Hopefully Bobby will get things back on track and there will be peace in the Jessee / OU household. (Ladies, Bobby would be Bob Stoops)
Please pray for Peter’s complete healing. Peter has shown some significant improvement. I just don’t think he would appreciate his mother blasting every personal detail around the world.
Thank you for your continued support and love for our family. Peter will walk again!
Janet Jessee
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July 27, 2009 - Monday
By Bud | July 27, 2009
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: Hey Peter, Glad to hear you are doing so well. Your progress is unbelievable. Keep fighting everyday. I'll be saying some prayers:)
: I don't get the regular email updates anymore but I haven't stopped thinking about the Jessee family (Team Jessee).I recently remembered the website Bud set-up [...]
: Hey Pete, I havent heard from you guys in a while, wondering how things are going? Shoot me a line and let me know.Hope to [...]
: Peter, I want you to know that you are in my thoughts & prayers. Thank you for this wonderful web-site where I can go [...]
: That a way to keep workin' Peter. I can't wait for the day when you walk on to the football field. I'll be sure to [...]
Football Fundraiser
By Eric | July 18, 2008
The Broken Arrow High School football team is hosting a scrimmage with Coweta and Sapulpa on Friday August 22nd. The scrimmage will be held at the BA High School Memorial Stadium. Admission will be by donation with all proceeds going to Peter. Additional fund raising opportunities will be made available that night. More information about the scrimmage will be made available here and at the Broken Arrow Football Booster Club website, www.batigerfootball.org.
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July 11 Prayer
By Janet | July 11, 2008
Received this morning the email below from Robert Giles. Please everyone, pray for Peter tonight at 6:00 PM Central Standard Time
WHO HERE DOES NOT KNOW THAT PRAYER REALLY WORKS? SO I CHALLENGE EVERYONE TO PRAY AT 6:00 PM CENTRAL TIME TONIGHT FOR PETER.
Robert W. Giles
Attorney at Law
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Benefit Hockey Tournament
By Eric | July 10, 2008
The Oilers Ice Center will be holding a benefit hockey tournament to help offset the medical expenses that Peter has incurred since his injury. The tournament is scheduled for July 25th and 26th. There will be high school and adult divisions. More information will be posted as it becomes available.
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How You Can Help
By Eric | July 9, 2008
The following account has been set up for Peter to help offset the substantial expenses that will be involved in his recovery. I hope each of you will generously donate. I know it will be greatly appreciated by Bud and Janet. It is:
Peter Jessee Trust
Bank address is:
Arvest Bank
6560 E. 71st St
Tulsa, OK 74133
I challenge my friends to donate $100, $500, or even $1,000. (I am donating $500, but would have done more if my insurance premiums hadn’t gone up so much last year.)
Please forward to any other acquaintances of Bud and Janet, but please refrain from any former coaches, referees, school officials, or anybody else Bud has offended over the years.
Thanks.
Best Regards,
Richard Alexander
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