8/8/04 at 5:44 p.m.

Sunday is quiet at the Elk's. Jess sat up twice. Once in the wheel chair and once on the side of the bed. The therapists that did work with him today remembered him one week ago when we arrived here. They were amazed at how alert and responsive he was compared to then. They thought he had come a long way. I got him to hold a golf ball and let go of it into my hand. I cried with very happy tears. It takes him a great amount of effort and concentration. We did it four times. Tomorrow will be a big day of lots of therapy and on Tuesday they have a team meeting to set goals. Thursday we find out if he can stay. It will be wonderful news when they tell us he can. Love to all....Pam, Chris & Jess