07/02/2004 at 7:00 P.M.

Jess continued to have the hiccups all day long off and on. It was so exhausting for all of us because we couldn't do anything and assumed it hurt his stomach. We have been assured this surgery will be a good step towards the door for Jess. At one point when he coughed I saw both eyes open. A good sign! Again, to us, the slightest movement we notice is all we need to see. Tomorrow is Jess's 17th birthday...we will celebrate with him!