Paul's Update - 06/18/06

Dear Friends:

I just have a short message tonight since today was Father's day and we were not at Paul's most of the day. I attempted to call Tabby tonight but she'd probably gone to bed ... I will update any news I missed on Tuesday if possible. Dad went over at 3:30am to check on Paul. He stayed until about 7am. Sunday we have breakfast with Bill & Ronda (and sometimes Lew). After breakfast we go back home and get ready for church. Today's plan was suppose to include a ride on the Harley after church but the battery went dead. It is a six year old battery and the bike has been sitting for more than 7 months so I guess we are not surprised. Dad wanted to take a trip to visit with his mother in Mineral Virginia. It was a very hot day so I was just as glad to ride in the air conditioned car. Before we left we took a side trip to Paul's house to get a picture of Max for Great Grandma Johnson. Paul was sitting up in the bed and watching TV. Max was sleeping in Grandma Smith's arms. Tabby is feeling better each day. She showed us what she and Max gave Paul for father's day. Tabby also showed us a set of Walkie-Talkies that she got for Paul to use to call her with. He will need lots of practice to be able to use them but he already can push the call button and make a sound that will alert her. Right now you have to encourage him to do it but if he can figure out when to use it ... it could be very useful. He isn't really alone much but this would allow him to call if he needs help when he is alone. Tabby also attempted to have Paul show us some sign language that he can do. He can do the sign for "I love you". He tried to do it for me but only did it about "half-way". She tried to get him to do it better and evidently he DOES do it for her!! What a cool thing!! Audrey (the weekend CNA) has now completed 36 hours of time this weekend. I hope she doesn't get tired of that many hours all together ... she is really good and we like having her be there. Monday is going to be a LONG day for Paul. Dad & Tabby have to keep him awake all night Monday in order to be ready for the EEG on Tuesday. We are looking forward to having the speech therapist come this week and actually start WORKING with Paul!!

Have a great day! Love, Lynne & Carl

P.S. If you are interested in reading the past updates...Bill has posted them all on his blog site. You can get the older ones at www.blackhawke.blogspot.com under the archives for each month. The most recent ones are at http://blackhawke2.blogspot.com/. It is an interesting perspective into where we've been and how far we've come! Thank God for all the miracles and blessings we've experience over the last 7 1/2 months.