9/30/04 at 8:45 p.m.

I can't believe it is the last day of September. The fall colors are so beautiful. We had a good day. My day starts at 4:30 a.m. with Jess' first meal at 6. The nutritionalist, Daniella, came so we could start Jess on some enzymes to help him with an infection in his mouth that developed from not having anything to eat orally for so long. Daniel (the CNA-EMT) who comes for a few hours to help on Thursdays and took Jess outside, read the World Guinness Book of Records to him and took him out on the basketball court. Joan, our acupuncturist, did some important points on his head, throat (to help with speech), hands and feet. He was very relaxed after her treatment. John, the occupational therapist, had Jess kneeling on the floor over his massage table propped up on his elbows giving him a different perspective and helps work on strengthening his neck and puts weight on his legs. And then, Coach Trinkle (his basketball coach) along with Coach Eastop stopped by to visit. Coach Trinkle has a very distinctive voice and Jess perked right up when he spoke, moving his leg and arm and uttering some sounds like he needed to talk to him. It was very encouraging. We are constantly moving during our day...the pillow is looking very inviting right now so I will close with a good night and God bless to all.