Lacey June 7th

Today Auntie Liz left and we will not see her again for at least 3 weeks when she returns from her trip to Ireland with Harold. She definitely needs this break and will not have to worry about Lacey so much, since I can do the updates and she can check the internet from Ireland. Liz, I mean it, you have a good trip and do not worry. You have seen first hand how good I can take care of Lacey. Also, dad will be down Father's Day weekend, and before you know it, we will all be going home.

Lacey's tail bone pain was almost non existent today. This is the first time her mind was clear to focus on some good therapy. We wheeled her out to her car today, as I needed to receive training in transfering her to the car and putting the wheel chair in the trunk. I will be taking her to Dr. Nada, one of the Plastic Surgery team members on Monday for a check up and some minor surgery to a few areas on her face that need attention. It was good to get Lacey outside and she is looking forward to our trip on Monday to OHSU. Her short term memory problem is getting better, especially today, when her mind was clear with hardly any pain. I can't tell you what a wonderful facility the Rehabilitation Institue of Oregon is. Lacey is everyone's favorite patient of course.

We received a box yesterday from OHSU, where many, many people had sent cards to. It was so nice to receive these from everyone. Lacey read them all today. Thank you all for sending these. It was a little over whelming for Lacey, but that is understandable after what she has gone through. Up until late this afternoon she has been so very, very strong. I let her know today that she does not have to always be so strong and a good cry is very good therapy. After letting loose, she was in good spirits when Sheila and I left for the evening. Sheila drove 3 plus hours from Myrtle Creek to visit and stay the evening with me at Jamie and Linda's.

Uncle Jerry and Aunt Brenda, Lacey loved the music box. Thank you.

Again, thank you everyone for your wonderful comments and support. Mike, Lacey and I and everyone of you so enjoy reading them. It is what keeps us going. Tomorrow I hope to get Lacey to the internet floor to read more of the blog comments. It is slow going though.

More later.

God bless you all.

Love,

Mike, Shelly and Lacey