Today is a very good day, you called early and was so excited I did not have a clue as to what you wanted - you said come early - what time - 1:00, 2:00 - yes - then Emma(ST) told me you did so well today that you finished early and you wanted us there - you were so happy - we got there and you were not in your room - but here you came from around the  corner just a smiling - did I bring snickers?? oh, yes here they are - great - then we went outside and you were so hungry - dad went to Wendy's and got you a #1 - and you really smiled as this was the 1st coke you have had - we all forget the little things in live - and now we have time to stop and smell the roses - you were so happy today - just the words were definitely not understandable - but we all laughed as we called the roll  all day long - repeat, repeat, repeat - then sometimes we understood - then sometimes you just said - forget it.. .and thank God laughed - most of the time - then there are the times when it is so important to you and we can not figure it out that you cry - but not much - you are a miracle and day by day you are seeing improvements - this is good  - you realize that time is all you need - we hope to find out next week about surgery - and when we will be going to Pathways - as we all must find an opening in communication - and if that is our only problem - then we have none - the hard part is you know mom must go home for awhile and you do not want us three to be apart - very important to you for us all to be together - there is no physical way I can stay and do what all I have to do at home to get it ready to bring you there - you want to go to the farm - but right now I can only do one thing at a time - through this all "I" have realized that "I" am human and "I" can not do it all alone as "I" have for the last 14 yrs - it is really hard on me not being able to have total control  - by being able to call and have all the things done to the house - I have to be there - you do not want me to - but we must have it fixed so that you have 2 ways in and 2 ways out - they have said you will only be in the wheel chair for 4-6 months - but more than likely you will need it just for stability reasons - you are making such good progress that it is unreal - everyday I can not wait to get to see you to see what's new - such as moving your arm, moving your foot, or saying special words - everyone loves to come in your room - today we added several songs on the IPOD and I told Debbie (RN) if you got too loud, take the remote control - you laughed and said - no way, I going to sleep - and laughingly she said she would announce on the speaker "Party in Lee's Room" - you just laughed and shook your head - I guess you can not believe some of the things we all do - but to see your smile - it is not just seen by me - I notice everyone says - hey Lee - give me that smile - it makes me bubble inside - when I hear them say - now that is what I am here for today. . .we go to leave and you have a fit because dad in taking your computer - I must use it - and you say leave your stuff alone - then we all laugh - because no one knows how to "get in" your stuff - good night Lee - see you in the morning .. .love mom