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July 29 Update

By Bud | July 29, 2008

Last weekend was another great time for Peter. His good friend Wes Moody was able to come out last Wed. and stay until Sunday. Xbox and Wii were the main enjoyment for these two and hearing them laugh and talk until 2 a.m. was music to my ears. It was additional therapy.

Yesterday Peter was back in the pool and once again able to take some steps. The therapist also thought she felt some reaction from Peter’s muscle just above the right knee. So all in all yesterday was a good day. His attitude is still marvelous and I look up to him and respect him more everyday for his attitude and determination. It is awesome. Our goal by the time we return to Tulsa is to have some sensation return below the belly button. We are working very hard to accomplish this goal. We need your prayers asking God to help us in this endeavor. I have gone to God in prayer to give me strength and courage to help me continue this fight with Peter. He has answered my prayer and has rejuvenated my spirits that we are on the correct path to recovery.

I asked you to pray for Katy Rennie. She did fine in surgery removing the feeding tube from her nose and inserting directly into her stomach. This will allow her throat to heal and possibly remove the trachea tube. Her spirits were up yesterday thanks to all your prayers.

I want everyone to take note that I have started using gmail. I was having too many problems getting emails out on hotmail. budjessee at gmail.com

Spinal cord injuries are devastating. We have been here since June 4th and have seen too many new faces appear. One person leaves and there always seems to be a quick replacement. The anguish and fear in their eyes and their families eyes is something I am experiencing and will never forget. Everyone needs to support spinal cord research, because it will not only help those with spinal cord injuries but people with other types of disease. I am asking everyone to go to the Miami Project website and understand the work they are trying to accomplish.

He will walk again
Bud Jessee

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