11/1/01 10am

Josh has had a busy morning. They started lines in his arm to remove the various lines that have been in his neck these past two weeks. The ENT dr was in and said he really wants to get the trach out, so rather than continuing to downsize, they are checking with one more group of doctors to see if it can come out entirely.

Josh is next in line to be moved to Walter Read (sp?) hospital, so they are really trying hard to get him prepared for that.

The physical therapist was in and had him lifting his legs, had him doing versions of situps and helping him learn all about the strength training he needs to begin in preparation for prosthetics. Dad has been great, as he can help with the physical therapy, and massage and pressure work on the legs.

They would like to have him in a wheelchair tomorrow...

Our blessings and good news keep coming.

xo Jenni