UPDATE 8/6

Well Michele continues to get better each and every day. Her range of motion continues to expand and she is actually moving her right hand now. It has been quite some time for this but she seems to be getting all of her movement back slowly. She can hum but cannot speak yet. This very well may be the last thing that returns but I feel it will in time. We have the smallest insert in her Trach to allow her to speak. She will keep her trach in for a while longer since she has a history of choking. We do not want to loose the ability to suction her when needed until we are certain she can handle it on her own. Michele is again aware of her surroundings and enjoys the emails and pictures each of you send. Even the complete strangers are no longer strangers to our family as we have received many emails that have lifted our spirits from all. Michele is due for another CT scan on the 12th and we are waiting on her final shunt adjustment. Yes they told me it was at 200 but it is actually only at 180 right now. I feel once they move it Michele will start moving even quicker.

The children finished up their Junior Golf league this week and all of them took home trophies. John for 1st place team scramble, Tana 2nd place team scramble and Alyssa 1st place parent putting contest. Yes I am actually a good putter but Alyssa got 2 hole in ones. This has recently been Michele’s favorite sport and she enjoyed seeing her kids do well and she enjoyed playing with her kids. I keep telling her that she will be able to golf next year but she has to work hard to accomplish this. I know her well and I know she will not stop trying until she is able to once again golf with her family.

This week I also had to register all four kids in school which was a daring task for someone that normally leaves this task to his able wife. Being in 2 places on once “2 schools” is possible I just did not know it until I had to do it. Last year Michele had to register all 4 kids in 3 different schools and some how accomplished it. All of the children helped out completing forms and showing me the way but at the end of the day we all did it as a family and they are now ready for school. Have you ever thought of trading places with your spouse and whether you could do it better! Let me tell you now it’s not something you want to try even though it has been rewarding for our family. Never think you can do it better just say thank you for their effort.

John