Thanks and Update...

It is appropriate at this time to take time to publicly thank you for being a support group throughout the journey my family has been on. THANKS, you may never know how grateful myself and my family feels when we read comments on Facebook, see where you have either liked, loved or been moved to either laugh or cry along with us because of a photo, video, or update. You may also never know how grateful we are to receive food, gift cards, and other gifts to help us in not having to think of what to prepare during our multiple trips back and forth to Charlotte.

As for an update on Wyatt, I almost can say if it wasn't for his scar on the top of his head I would not know he needed to be at the hospital. He is back somewhat to his old self. However, today begins a "INTENSE" bout of therapy in which they schedule for up to three weeks but shoot for less. Wyatt got a chance to show off for the physical therapist yesterday late afternoon. He was kind of pooped after that and he definitely needs to work on stamina but again considering he had brain surgery on Monday it is understandable.Wyatt and I had a game of catch in his room yesterday and he had fun while he threw the ball and made dad chase after it while rejoicing in hearing my little boy's giggles. The only drawback to the game was the many wires Wyatt still had attached made movement hard that was eventually remedied because they were able to remove them and he was actually able to put on regular clothes instead of a hospital gown. We left Jule and Wyatt after we sang Jesus Loves Me and gave our goodbye kisses.

When we got home we checked the mail and lo and behold another card of support and encouragement was in our box. We are so blessed to have a caring, wonderful, loving faith and work community. Again THANK YOU....

Wyatt is already tired thinking about the road ahead...

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