07/12/2004 at 8:00 P.M.

Hello today, this is Curtis, Jess's lifetime friend updating the web site today for the second time! The first was on his birthday. Jess's new room is very nice, a lot more comfortable, with a lot more room! Jess had a lot of work with the physical therapists today, and did very well. One thing they had him do was to sit up, with help from the therapist and his dad, and he did that for a full twenty-five minutes, exactly how long they wanted him to. The next procedure they did was telling Jess to raise his right index finger for "yes", which he also did. Those are great responses! Jess's dad received some wonderful words of encouragement from the doctor today saying that Jess is making great progress! All the staff is ecouraging Jess to know day from night, to know when to sleep and when not to. He has wakeful periods in his coma, and the room is kept dark and quiet at night so he can sleep peacefully. Chris would like to thank everyone who has been sending their prayers and love for Jess's perfect, whole, and complete recovery, and so would I. Thank you all!!!