07/06/2004 at 6:30 P.M.

I am here alone with Jess today. Chris went home to get the motorhome. We had an eventful day! Three physical therapist and I sat Jess up on the edge of the bed. It was very scary! Of course, he is still in the coma. They are hoping to stimulate him to wake up and help keep things moving. They put his basketball in his lap and put both hands on it. His vital signs stayed low, he coughed a lot which is good and they said he did extremely well. They put an ice bag in his hand and he responded to not liking it so that was another good sign. It is an amazing process to help someone who has had a bad accident and brain injury to get well again. We have met so many families here going through the same process. We have heard of many miracles. We will not give up hope. This is my favorite part of the day (besides holding Jess's hand) to read all of the wonderful messages and to know how many people are pulling for my beautiful son. My love goes out to each of you.