Here is a picture of Jess, Curtie, his mom Linda and I celebrating Jess' birthday. He didn't know what to think of all of the balloons. I keep trying for a smile but they are pretty hard to get.
It seems I don't have a lot of positive things to write lately. I guess just getting through all of the events in June and July is positive. And, Mom is doing well. She is still in the hospital. Jess and I went up to see her today. She always gets teary eyed when she sees Jess. She said she really misses him. Jess grew up with her and dad around all of the time, so they are very close. She will stay in the hospital for a few more days to rehab her leg. We have a wonderful hospital here and they are taking great care of her. She has made a lot of friends. We may even have some leads on new caregivers to help us, too.
Unfortunately, the bad news keeps coming. Medicaid would not approve the two weeks I wanted to take Jess to the Elks in Boise. But, I have not stopped the process. I am trying for outpatient therapy next. We can stay in our camper in the parking lot and I can take him to therapy everyday if they will approve it. If that doesn't work, I guess we aren't meant to go to the Elks and I will search somewhere else. I am watching a website of a girl, Samantha, who is injured like Jess and is going to the University of Michigan for help with communication and voicing. Who knows?? Maybe we will go to Michigan.
The ceiling lift we use to get Jess in his chair, on the floor, in the bathtub, on the couch broke. I called to see if it was still under warranty and it ended June 6th. So, for $1,800 I will get another one. It is a lifesaver for; we, who are not 6'4 and 220 lbs.
Jess looks good and he is healthy but as we keep getting reminded...it has been 3 years. So what else is new! I will try to get more pictures downloaded. And, I promise to have better news soon. Jess is in the bathtub so I better go help get him out. Good-night!
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