#44 Update, June 12th

Smiles, strength, tears of joy and laughter were all part of this week. Those of you that we have had the privilege to share a meal with you know we hold hands, say grace and then everyone from the youngest to the oldest has the opportunity to say what they are grateful for each day (good haircut etc). Delaney has been know to chatter a little during this time as well. Sean surprised us by saying grace with us and then he added "Thank you for today, thank you for this meal, thank you for everyone" pure joyful tears and lots of praise. He is getting stronger everyday, we walk several times a day up and down the street. He likes taking car rides to various places besides going to see the doctor. He will start with a new speech therapist on Monday. He is making great strides; he is reading more, doing some math, exercising using his right hand more and more. His short term memory is tough some days, he is beginning to remember more about his past. Certain foods he used to like or didn't like are changing so we are having fun trying new recipes as well as some old ones. He and Delaney play catch and she will sit with Sean more now. I think his having the peg tube out has encouraged that connection again. Each day is a blessing and we all grow more and more with each other.