Paul's Update - 09/05/06

Dear Friends:

Each day Paul seems to be a little more alert. Tabby ran errands today. She went to the doctor's office to get a notice for DMV that will enable Paul to have a handicap placquard to hang on the rear view mirror of the van. She currently has a temporary one and this one will be permanent. After she went to DMV she went to get Paul's medicines. Dad stayed and babysat for Max. Paul was able to get into the recliner for a bit and he took several trips to the bathroom. He seems to be having a toothache. Tabby wants to get him to a sedation dentist. The neurologist recommended a dentist but he is in the process of moving into the office where he will be able to do the sedation and won't be ready until October. She is going to try to find another one for now. Tonight Tabby was able (with lots of work) to get Paul to say "Ma", "My", "I" and "Ooo". She tried to get him to do "Ba" & "MaMa" but he had more trouble with that and he was tired of trying by then. She really wants him to practice the facial movement so his muscles will get exercise. She asked him if he was ready for the speech therapist to come back though ... he said "no". Dad has been able to come home early for the last few nights. Paul has been staying up late and not wanting to get ready for bed until about midnight or later but he has tired out early for the last three days. After Wednesday we will have only one week before we are finished reducing the Depacote. It seems like he is finally feeling less effect from the drug.

Have a great day, Lynne & Carl