07/02/2004 at 2:30 P.M.

I just wanted to give everyone an update on Jess's surgery. He made it through with flying colors and is resting as we speak. They will start feeding him through the tube around 6:00 p.m. As soon as he returned to his room after the surgery he got the hiccups (not much fun with a stomach surgery) so he is pretty uncomfortable by his vital signs. He is still in the coma but I can tell when he is not very happy...especially when they bug him too much. Chris and I cannot thank everyone enough for all the support, for the meals for my parents, for the fund that was set up, for the prayers, for the kind words and for the love that we feel from our community. You are all just awesome and we are so blessed for our association with such wonderful people. We are just trying to stay strong for our beautiful son...he has and always will be the "light in our life". Please drive so safely this weekend and don't forget to hug and say "I love you" to those you care about. Our best to each of you...