By Bud | April 19, 2009
Just a quick update for the week. We have so many things to be thankful for. Tonight Peter went 300 feet on the walker and on Thursday at OU Med Center, they did a sensation test and he had some feeling at the L1 level. His injury was at the T9 level so that is 4 levels lower. Keep the prayers going, they are working.
There has been so many evil things that have happen in this world but there always seems to be some good that comes out of the bad things that happen to us. Bill Russell, a friend of mine, sent me the attached clip and I think it is appropriate to forward to all of you. Something good will come out of what has happen to Peter and……………………
He will walk again
Bud
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By Bud | April 13, 2009
Happy Easter to everyone. Easter weather was rainy here so as my Mom and Dad always said, “if it rains on Easter Sunday it will rain the next seven consecutive Sundays”. On the farm raining seven consecutive Sundays is not always a bad deal. When it rained, I did not have to work.
What is the progress report for Peter? I will let Professor Shirley James of the OU physical therapy school address that issue. Here is the report she sent home Friday with Peter and Whitney.
Subjective Comments: “Peter is doing well”. He laughed and joked with Whitney, Pete(an assistant at the LoKoMat) and I today.”
Objective: Peter walked about 40 feet with bilateral loft strand crutches with about minimal assistance to maintain his balance. He also walked about 120 feet with his walker. This is much easier. He is maintaining his hip flexors well. He advances both legs with no assistance. We tried unlocking the right knee today and he was able to take 5 steps with it unlocked. He seemed to straighten his knee and hip with his leg muscles, however he helps with his arms.”
“Peter is doing great.”
LoKoMat results
Time(minutes) Support(kg) Speed Distance(meters) Guidance Initial
30.07 15 3.0 1329 25 SJ
Shirley James
This is improvement. The support means that the machine was supporting only 33 lbs of Peters weight so he was supporting roughly 120 lbs of his own weight. Guidance means that the machine was doing 25% of the force to move his legs and Peter was doing 75%. We praise God for these results and know that your prayers and ours are being answered.
On May 1st we will not be able to use the therapy pool at Jenks High School. St Francis rehab is discontinuing their clinic there. This pool has been a big part of Peters recovery. We have asked the Jenks school system to allow us to continue using the pool. We are awaiting their answer. If there is anyone that has a suggestion or can help us out with the Jenks school system, it would be greatly appreciated.
Easter is a special time and the words “He arose” has a special meaning to us this year. Peter is rising again, slowly but surely. The attached picture shows that he is now able to walk on the walker unassisted. The attachwd picture was taken Saturday and he walked 230 feet in about 30 minutes. God is in the healing business and answering our prayers and with your continued support and prayers, Peter will make a 100% recovery and………………………….
He will walk again
Bud
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By Bud | March 29, 2009
I can’t believe it has been two weeks since Peter’s birthday and thanks to many of you it has been a great two weeks. I forgot to tell you that on his birthday, Janet, Whitney, Peter and I went to an OKC Thunder NBA game against the San Antonio Spurs with his good friend Carl Salazar and his dad Ken. They are big Spurs fans but since it was Peter’s birthday they allowed the Thunder to beat the Spurs. It was a great evening and thanks to Carl and Ken for going with us.
Peter has been progressing almost on a daily basis. His walking on the braces with the aid of a walker is getting better. All his therapist are just amazed at his progress. I am no longer holding on to him while he is walking. A week ago last Friday the OU staff had him doing some sidestepping. This is huge since this uses a different set of muscles. He is also able to move the legs backward. They are also working with the crutches trying to graduate him to the crutches. Today he was walking on our driveway and he just kept going and walked out into the street and when he finally stopped he had gone 220 feet. Our neighbors are just amazed. He is getting there and with the attitude he has he will accomplish his goal. Peter has been getting some spiritual counselling from a couple of gentlemen, Butch Kabel and Kurtis Huntsinger, from GUTS Church and this has been a tremendous help on the spiritual side. This has been a big contribution to his mental attitude. Thanks to Butch and Kurtis.
There are many prayers coming from all of you around the country. Attached are pictures of a special group in Florida. Nadine Hearn, mother of my friend Steve Brewington, is a member of this group. Steve and I went to college together in Fort Scott, Kansas. Steve played football and I played basketball. We lived in apartments next to each other and when we left and went different directions we did not see each other for 30 years. About 5 years ago at a American National sales meeting, Jerry Jones Vice President of claims for our company, wanted to introduce me to a new claims rep. It was Steve and it took both of us a couple of minutes to realize who the other one was. Steve and his mothers prayers and support have been tremendous and with a group of beautiful ladies that are displayed in these pictures, we know that God is listening to their prayers and……………………………………..
He will walk again
Bud
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By Bud | March 9, 2009
Friends,
Well we ended up on a good note for the weekend. Whitney and Peter took the Doodles to the dog park on Saturday which was pretty entertaining. Then on Sunday Whitney convinced Peter that what he needed was a German chocolate shake from Braums. (no resistance there!) He is doing a lot better at eating and I believe his weight has stabilized.
Janet Jessee
Team Jessee
janet@leinbach.com
918-605-5645
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By Bud | March 8, 2009
Peter has been doing real well on his leg braces. So well that the OU Med. professors are already talking about getting him ready for crutches. This after only having the braces for one full week.They told him that once a patient gets braces it usually takes months to get them ready for crutches. They feel he is ahead of the game. At home we have a long driveway that is flat so we have been doing daily walks, when the weather is nice, with the braces and walker. Peter is able to go 100 feet without resting. We then rest and turn around and walk back another 100 feet. We are trying to do this twice a day. Yesterday he was complaining about pain in his tail bone. I know this sounds positive that he would feel pain there, but it is starting to cause some anxiety on the mental side. He has been feeling some tingling sensation in his tailbone for about a month. Being able to keep him motivated for therapy and his daily routine is becoming more of a challenge every day. We know that we must continue our fight. We see the improvement, but convincing him that we are gaining ground is a constant struggle. Week ends are the worst. He feels isolated and is tired of not doing anything else but therapy. He just does not understand why the muscle mass is not returning quicker. Somehow we will overcome this, we just need to figure it out. Monday, March 16th will be Peter’s 20th birthday. Maybe if you could send him an email or a birthday card, it might help lift his spirits.
peter.jessee@gmail.com. or 4525 E. 105th Street, Tulsa, OK 74137.
Last Wednesday was a special day. My Oklahoma American National associates had a state meeting here in Tulsa. My good friend and associate, Vic Bruns, arranged for Coach David Page of Pawnee, OK high school and father of freshman guard Keiton Page of the Oklahoma Sate Cowboys mens basketball team, to obtain an autograph basketball. Coach Page presented the basketball to Peter at our state meeting. Thanks to OSU Coach Travis Ford and the OSU Cowboys and Coach Page..
Last week I realized that Peter was carrying a yellow index card with him. He dropped it and when I picked it up for him, I realized what it was. It was a card that Cale Fulps, Broken Arrow quarterback, had sent him while we were in Denver. It has become worn and wrinkled from Peter reading it so often. It was a bible verse. Isaiah 40: 30-31 “Even youths grow tired and weary, young men will stumble and fall. But if you believe in the Lord, he will renew your strength. You will soar on wings like eagles, You will run and not grow weary, walk and not be faint.” “Hang in there! We all love you. Cale Fulps.” This card is his inspiration to continue his fight so that someday……………………………………….
He will walk again
Bud
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By Bud | February 25, 2009
Today was such a great day I could not wait to let everyone know. Talk about answered prayers, today was an answered prayer from all of you and the hundreds of others that receive your forwarded emails. The attached picture is Peter walking down the hallway at OU Med Center with his braces. Professor Shirley James is behind him only to spot him if he was to fall backwards of which he never did. He had already walked 150 feet with Professor James supporting his knees and 20 minutes on the LoKoMat before the leg braces arrived. We then strapped the braces on and he walked another 75 feet on his own as seen in the picture. After doing all of this the one thing I noticed is he was not as exhausted as he use to get. He is getting stronger. They kept the braces to make some minor adjustments, but they will come home with Peter on Wednesday. The expression on his face was priceless. The glow in his face brought tears to my eyes. If it had not been for his therapist at St. Johns, Janet Day and Brad Potts, his pool therapist from St Francis, Debbie Beicaler, and everyone at the OU Med Center working toward this immediate goal, today would not have happen. Thanks to God for providing all of these resources for us, today was a turning point and it is just a matter of time before…………………………..
He will walk again on his own
Bud
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By Bud | February 24, 2009
He will walk again on his own
Bud
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Peter and Easton
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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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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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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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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