April 22, 2011

I am really trying to keep up on this Blog, I know i will regret it if i dont. I cannot believe it has almost been a year since Luke and allix were harmed. They are doing well in some areas, and not so well in other areas. They are trying to live normal lives, and Allix is back in School. She has such a short time to complete her hours and then test for her license. I know she has plans to open a salon in maui. I will be so pleased when she accomplishes this dream. I know she will one day. I know it is hard for her to stand all day, and use her arms all day, and hands. Beleive it or not, her hands still ache to this day. If her or luke knock an elbow or their hands, it hurts them badly. Their scars change from month to month. allix will be fitted for a clear mask, just for her face to stop the raised scars. they are amazing at the Burn unit. Yes..they are ssttiill healing. They look amazing though. I cannot beleive what a miracle it is that they look the way they do. It is because of everyones prayers, faith, and just a flat out miracle. I know Allix cries, and tries to be strong. If she feels a certain way, she pulls herself right back up again. I know counseling is so important for her. She has told me lately she remembers things that she never has, and has flash backs daily. She told me the other day she remembers seeing someone shaving a guys hair in the ER. I talked to her about it, and she realizes this was actually herself. She was seeing herself. We discussed if maybe her spirit was looking at herself. She remembers having experiences like that. I am truly proud of her. She struggles, but does so well with life in general. She is an amazing mommy. She loves that little guy so much! lukes arms are worse than allix's. He had to have surgey the other day because of thick skin on skin graph seams, and flexibility in his wrist and thumbs. His arms looks like frankenstein, with big stitches, but in the long run..It will look ten times better. I am sure he will have his other arm and hand done in the near future. and other surgeries. They told allix she had to have surgery on her hands also. she asked to wait a couple of months to finish school. So that is good. She just wants to better her life for her and Luke, Get a job, and just live, fall in love and have more babies. I am okay with the other babies.. : )..Luke is growing huge, and talks so good, and talks about things that I think..where the heck did you learn that. he pointed to the big power area fenced off, and said there are the transformers. I was like..what, you know what electric transformers are..He is definately smart. Allix spends alot of time with her friends, she has great friends. I am grateful for them..You know who you are. Lukey loves his grandpa Dan so much. Allixs dad has been there for them so much through all of this. He has really bonded with Luke. he takes him fishing,goes on long walks and goes to see all the animals at the farm, plays outside with him, and even takes him to the hospital for check ups. luke is so strong. I am hoping with all the love, structure, a great mom, and role models that Luke will be okay with all of this. The counselor said he might have allready dealt with it, deal with it in 6 months, 1 year, ten years, or when he is 18. they do not know. I have a feeling he will be just fine. He has a medal he wears so proudly at times. Aunt Debbie gave it to him. allix got one also. He says, proudly, that he got the medal for being brave, and surviving the fire, and help saving his mommy. We meet other burn survivors when we go to the hospital. I am not a burn survivor, but i feel I am connected in some way. I seen what they go through. we got on the elevator, and there was a guy with Jobst on his hands and arms, and he had a plastic mask on his face. Luke was there with his gear. I said " oh i know where you are going". He talked to Luke and said, look dude, we have the same cool stuff. It was so sweet. This young man was 23 years old, and had a diesel fuel tank blow up right by him. He was disfigured, and I felt sad, but, didnt feel sad at the same time because he was an amazing kid..That was the new him, and he was amazing. Luke goes to physical therapy, and acts like he owns the place. he just goes in opens cupboards and drawers, and gets what he wants. they let him. We love Cindy, she has worked with him the whole time. He knows what to expect, and trusts her. Things happen in life that change our path. I went into the bathroom often at the hospital and would put paper towels on the floor, and would sit, or kneel and just cry my heart out, and pray, this was often. From my prayers I knew the first week that they would be taken care of, and he was mindful of them. I also knew from the spirit that great things would come from this trial for them. I felt constantly lifted up with strength to be there with the both of them for so long. I do look back and think wow, was that Allix and Luke. It seems like a dream. Nope it is a miracle is what it is. A miracle from our heavenly father that they are here, and a miracle how they have touched so many lives, and I know there will be much more of these miracles in the future. He has a great plan for them. I am so grateful for them and being able to be Allix's mother, and Lukes grandmother, and that they are a part of my life. I am hoping allix will share her feelings with everyone one day. I know she keeps a journal...Anyone with sick or afflicted family or friends, just remember heavenly father is in the drivers seat, and trust in him. he knows way more than we do..he knows All.. : )




Shari thrall..

allixs mother, and Lukes grandmother

February 21, 2011

I know this is Allix and Lukes Blog, but Allix does not get on the computer too often, and I feel that I need to write every once and a while to keep this blog going, and keep people who love and care for them informed. I feel warm in my heart, and immediately I feel the tears and emotion coming on. I cannot believe it has been almost 8 months since the day of their accident. They are doing well, and are trying so hard to live normal lives. Allix and Luke had a great Thanksgiving, but their Christmas was amazing. There were many angels that were sent to rescue her and Luke in so many ways. These people have no idea. They had an amazing Christmas. allix told me she would stare at her tree at nightime. it was decorated in Bright pink Bulbs, and white lights. It was absolutely beautiful, and donated to her. She said she would stare at it at night, and just stare, because of how beautiful it was, and because of all the many blessings she received by the grace of heavenly father working through his angels on earth. Luke and Allix had numerous presents. Allix was able to shop, wrap, and just enjoy Christmas, plus she was taken care of in so many other ways. Allix wants to post pictures, but is not quite ready yet. This coming Friday ( 25th Feb2011) there is a film crew, Director, and all the works for a segment that will be on cable about Allix and Lukes story. It is abouth them, and the saftey and dangers of sprinkling systems around the US. We are hoping to take this to NBC today. It will have Mitch Jensen who is representing her, her mom and dad, a couple specialists on the subject, and Allix. I have no clue when it will air, but I will definately post the info. Allix wants this story out before another family is injured or even worse, killed. She said she would go though it all over again ( minus Luke ) if She could get this out to the public everywhere. Her hair is growing back, slowly but surely. They look so good, but underneath their Jobst, there is still much healing. Luke still itches constantly. He has gotten so good at it. He uses his wrists adn goes so fast on his arms. Poor guy itches all night long. He still is so sore on joints and where the skin graphs are. Allix has all the same items, but she has more medical issues to deal with. She has had procedures done because since the accident her intestines have not worked right. She is seeing a specialist for this. We know when our bodies are tramatized, certain things loose oxygen. She is still always exhausted, sick to her stomache, and itches and itches also. They have so many different colors of Jobst. Luke is now to the point, that he gets upset when we want to take them off. He feels like they are a part of him. I feel like the mad mother hen at times, because I see people stare at him or Allix, and I cant help but feel bitter. I totally feel for anyone who has a dissability, because I know how they feel when people stare at their loved ones. I always make an effort not to stare now a days. I also look everyone in the eye with a dissability, or someone who is different. Allix has said to me that they never look her in the eye when she has her mask on. Luke is getting huge, and Allix is still as beautiful as ever. They go out alot more, and Allix has such a good attitude. It is truly amazing. She says little things now and then to complain, but they are normal small things. There is no feeling sorry for herself, or anything. Life is different, but she has said numerous times she is glad to be a live. They have a new puppy named Kaya. Luke still to this day says I want Buddy, and I miss Buddy. He is a very smart boy. He still has nightmares, and is afraid of things he was not of before all this. He says Shari, this is our new house no burns, or fire. I say yes no more burns. He says oh good. Still to this day after eight months this is a routine of his. It is amazing the things we experience in our lives. It is also important what we take from these experiences, and what we learn. Allixs life has changed dramatically, but she is a strong girl. her main goal is to get Luke better, and let him have a normal life. Another goal of hers is to get the news out to everyone. This will change history. I will try to get some current pictures of Allix and Luke to post. They are doing so good..



-Shari Thrall
(Allix's mom, and Luke's grandma )