Jessica's school softball is back in full swing it's been awesome to get out and see a few games, I even got Jerry to a game. Jess is doing well and even made the local paper a couple times. The fire fighting internship has started up so Jess's days are pretty full, school all day, practice until 5:00 games Tuesdays and Thursdays as well as fire internship Tues and Thur from 6:00-9:00 pm, tournaments some weekends and home work. Whew it makes me tired just typing it.
Josh has applied to four colleges and so far has been accepted to UC San Diego, he will be going back to school in the fall to work on his Masters. Josh was laid off and has been on unemployment for a couple months now, he's having a hard time finding a job so if anyone out there has any leads give us a shout out.
Janea is still going to Cabrillo studying early childhood development. Between her working, going to school and spending time with her boyfriend we don't see her much. Janea is great with kids and I'm excited for her to someday get the opportunity to work with them.
Jerry has had two MRI's in the last month one of the C-Spine and one of the brain, both came back normal. It's a strange feeling to hope they find something wrong especially since your supposed to hope they don't find anything wrong. But it's so hard when something is obviously wrong or he wouldn't have been nauseous for the last 14 months. At least if they find the cause they can hopefully know how to fix it. I wish they could find the elusive needle in the haystack, the endless tests are daunting to say the least, we just want it fixed. We are back at SCI-FIT on Fridays now and will begin Wednesdays in April as well. It was wonderful having a break but it's nice to have Jerry working out again. Jerry's therapy at Domican Rehab has come to an end there is no more funding available for it. We will miss his therapists Mary Anne and Terryn greatly and appreciate all they have done to help further Jerry in his recovery.
We have decided to go to China for stem cell therapy, I mentioned before it's not controversial embryonic stem cells it would be adult stem cells harvested from your own body. I've put together a sponsorship letter that I plan to send to large businesses. I need to begin the unpleasant job of fund-raising for the procedure, I'm open to suggestions and help from anyone wanting to get involved.
Lastly I've been asked to post an update with pics on our babies. They are doing great and love to spend the majority of their days outside. For some odd reason they like to sit in the bathtub.
Much love,
Katie
Mr. Ricco loves to lay on the heater vent
Miss Tina loves to sit in the bath tub.
8 comments:
It is so good to see you writing on the blog. I love you guys and we'll be seeing you in June\
Love Grandma
I think, after seeing Jerry exercise, that he is the strongest, bravest person I know.
Dennis, the bathroom is beautiful. You do such good work.
Love you all,
Stephanie
Hey Macs,
It was fun hearing from Chris and Torie about the movie and LAN gathering while they were home for break. Torie headed back Friday and came to Lopez Lake to cheer Chris on in his first Olympic distance triathlon, yesterday. When asked if he'd consider doing one, Torie responded, quite quickly and definitely, "NO". Chris finished and said it was by far the hardest physically challenging thing he's ever done. It didn't help that the hoot owl took up residence twenty feet from the tent from 1 - 2:30 a.m., but hey, it was an adventure.
Chris was encouraged to see the movement Jerry has in both arms. He was glad to have been able to connect with him, Luke and Torie. Mary was sorry not to have gotten over to see Jer and deliver the Mentos herself. She said her break didn't even seem like a break with all the assignments looming up and trying to get her summer job in order. Hopefully, she'll be able to swing by next time she's in town.
It's fun opening up the Sentinel and reading about Jess' success at the plate. 3 for 3 is pretty great! Good luck to Josh - hoping he gets to choose from his options of schools and finds the perfect program. And kudos to Jenea and her ECE.
Blessings to all of you, Macs. We continue to hold you up in our prayers, that there be continued improvement toward full restoration.
Love you lots,
Trish
Glad to see an update!
I check your guys blog everyday when I come into work, and look forward to hearing what is going on with Jerry. Good luck with the fundraising, eblasts from constant contact are a great way to get word out!
Like Trish said, I'm so glad "the boys were back in town."
Luke had loads of fun with Jerry this past week. He just wishes that all the guys had the same Spring Break. But anyway now Jerry has Isaac home from Fresno this week and I'm sure they'll have lots of great adventures.
Katie,
Thanks for posting again. I'm glad you're enjoying the Spring weather although the rain has decided to come in and out for awhile. (Just means more weeds for us to pull.0
Thank you also for the update on all the rugrats. I'm happy everyone is healthy and happy.
If anyone comes up with a fundraiser for the China trip, count us in.
Jerry,
Thinking of you daily and praying that you continue to get stronger in both of your arms. Also praying for a really "BIG" company to sponsor your trip and medical expenses.
Den,
Keep a happy and light heart today for you and Katie are the glue that binds this family.
Lots of love,
Ed anf Gretchen
GO Cougars!
gotta love the comment above mine!! don't know what is says, looks like a tablecloth, LOL.
Thinking of you, and always praying for cures/miracles and NO nausea.
Extra prayers for finding your way to China. When you do go, I am sure your friends will throw you a big going away party!
Cats N Tubs - yep, they have a thing for EMPTY bathtubs! Ours are often found sitting in tub. They don't need tub toys, imagination, hallucinations, teh kittehs always amuse themselves. Good 2 C yours R doin' their job!
Very cute pics posted.
Enjoy the warmer weather!
Sharon F.
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