Frank Nicholson suffered severe head injuries when a car driven by aman charged with drunk driving jumped the curb and struck Nicholson,his sister and another student as they were walking to school.
As recently as December, Nicholson's family was concerned he might neverlead a normal life. He still had blood clots on his brain and was rarelycoherent. It was in December that he spoke his first word since theaccident.
But life at the Nicholson home is quite different now. Frank'samazing recovery is developing one step at a time and one day at a timeaccording to his family. Frank told WRAL-TV5'sBetsy Sykes he's not angry about whathappenedto him, he's just thankful to be out of the hospital and getting better,despite an exhaustive daily physical therapy session.
This week, Frank went back in school. Not only is he learning, he's alsoteaching his fellow students about courage and determination.
Monday, Frank will start playing saxophone again with the school band.It's another milestone in his recovery and something he says he could nothave doe without the help of his friends, family and the community.
Friday morning, Frank took his first test since returning to school. Itwas an English test, and his grade was 102.
Better than perfect.
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