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July 22 Update

By Bud | July 22, 2008

Today was a very positive day for Peter. He had pool therapy and was able to take about two dozen steps in the pool. The therapist are still trying to figure out how he is accomplishing this feat, but the one thing that we are sure of is his brain is telling his legs to move and they are moving. He is not able to hold himself up when he takes these steps. He holds on to a rail along one side of the pool and the therapist holds him up by the other hand and then he moves his legs. We are praising God for this movement.

By the time I get back to you the Miami Project will be here to interview us for a promotional video of spinal cord research. They will be here Thursday. The main message we are wanting to convey is to make people aware of surfers myelopathy and the effects spinal cord injury has on a family. The Miami Project is the top research facility in the U.S headed up by Marc Buoniconti who was paralyzed a few years ago. His dad Nick Buoniconti, Miami Dolphin player in the 70’s, started the foundation to promote research. We are very honored that they want us to be a part of their awareness program.

Every day we see new faces in the hospital and it makes you aware that everyday somebodys life is being changed forever. A new face here is one I think I have already told you about. 17 year old Katy Rennie, from my home area of southeast Kansas is a new patient here from an auto accident. I ask that you include her in your prayers along with Peter. Pray for their continued improvement, strength and courage to continue their fight.

He will walk again
Bud

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