July 24

Hi,

Just a note to let you know that Denny is doing well. His therapists and doctors are very satisfied with his progress. It's slow, but steady. He doesn't need the walker anymore, but occasionally he'll use my shoulder to steady himself. He has disciplined himself to just a single nap each day, so the fatigue is definitely decreasing. The reduction in his steroids is likely responsible for all of his improvements. It's so odd how he reacts to steroids--opposite of everything the doctors would expect. It was the same thing with the narcotics and the anti-seizure meds. The doctors just shake their heads.

The kids and I have been busy working over at the State Street house. That's another slow but steady project. Sarah Simon, Kathy Bates, Lori Schuh, and Patti, Pat, and Ryan Voss helped me paint. What a huge help that was!! And tomorrow Sarah is sending a group of 15 teens over to help scrape and prime the outside of the house. She is hosting a service trip of over 200 kids from all over the country
and has placed them all for three days of service to various non-profits and families
who are in need of help. Sarah Simon is an angel to so many people. She is an inspiration to all of us.

While I hope you are enjoying an exciting, fun-filled summer, please pray that ours continues to be a little boring!

Thanks for checking in -- we appreciate your continued thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Carla