Sorry for how late this update has been. I have been without internet for a while as we moved apartments. As many of you could glean from some of the comments Shelby's trach has been removed. Her throat is healing nicely and much faster than I would have expected. She continues to push herself in PT and OT. She responded so well to the first botox that the doctors performed it again on her hands and wrists. it has not been long enough to see a really marked improvement, but we should see some soon. Speech continues to work on mouthing words and coordinating sound with mouth movements. Shelby has made two trips outside the hospital recently. You all know we took her to see Transformers 2. She had a lot of fun and really liked it, but said the first was better. The other day she went and had a pedicure and a massage that she loved. In OT she is making a door mat to take home when she is discharged. Speaking of discharge she will be released on the 15th of July and that date is solid. It is unlikely that she will be extended as much of what she is doing she can perform in outpatient therapy. There is still a possibility that we may take her to a subacute facility for a while before bringing her home, but once I know for certain I will update everyone. I would prefer to not do this, but if it is better for her recovery there is not much of a choice to be made. For now pray for the botox to work well and that we are able to bring her home rather than to another facility.

Also we have moved to a first floor apartment for Shelby's access. Please send any cards or care packages to our new address.

2715 Windwood Dr. #56
Ann Arbor, MI 48105