07/10/2004 at 6:55 P.M.

Hi everyone! This is Kelsey Laird, Jess's girlfirend. I came down to visit Jess for the day and I was given the privilege of writing the update. It has been a week since I last saw Jess, and let me tell you, he has improved so much since last time I was here! Jess did not rest much today because we had a lot of excitement with all of the visitors. He also worked very hard to give his mom and I a "thumbs up". It was an amazing sight to watch him use all of his strength and concentration to get that thumb in the air. He has been such a fighter these last three weeks, and he is still on a climb up that hill. I just want to thank you all for the positive thoughts and prayers. I can feel the energy when i walk into Jess's room. Please continue to send your love, and think positively because every bit makes a difference!!