Fabulous Friday!

Good afternoon everyone,

We left about 5:30 this morning to come to Chicago. We had no bad weather and sunshine at least half of the way. Sunshine makes everything better, even bitter-cold temperatures. We went to John's appointment with Dr. Akst, the vocal cord doctor. In my opinion, everything looks so much better. I know I'm not a doctor, but it looks and seems so much improved from when we first began this process. His voice is so much stronger and he rarely chokes, which is great. John has also learned what works and what doesn't when he's eating and, sometimes, he just has to quit if it's something too difficult. He has accepted that and goes with it.

We were finished with the doctor at about 12:30 and I convinced him to go back to the 5th floor (Rehab) and see all of the Rehab. people: physical, speech and occupational therapists, nurses, techs, etc. They were glad to see me, but ecstatic to see him and just couldn't get over how good he looks and is doing. He felt like the Mayor of Rehab. again. They were just all so amazed and astounded at how good he was talking, walking and just doing so great, in general. He truly is a miracle of God and, again, we are so blessed. Sometimes we forget how far he has come, but talking to the people at Rehab. today brought it all back home.

Again, we couldn't have gotten through any of this without your prayers and support. We truly appreciate all you have done and continue to do. Thank you again.

I will let you know how the eye doctor's appointment on Monday goes. Thanks for continuing to read.

Gratefully,

John and Cathy