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More information on the kids and MLD:

Max: Transp 1-16-03 (Minnesota), Diag. 10-25-02 (age 7)
Maddie: Transp 10-3-03 (Duke), Diag. 11-11-02 (age 4)
Sam: Transp 10-3-03 (Duke), Diag. 11-11-02 (age 3)


Madeline Britton Trimper
January 17, 1998- November 7, 2005

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Journal

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 6:37 PM CDT

Hello.

Well, I thought it was time for an update and share what we’ve been up to the last six months.

First, it’s nice to see green grass coming out and flowers. It was a long, cold, snowy winter. But we all made it through as usual. Well, most of us.

Happy Birthday Max! Max is 14 today. He has been having a great school year. He is in the 7th grade in the Middle School. Stacy, his para-pro, is still with him. She’s been great and we’re not sure what we would do without her. Max has been involved in Gym and Art this year. It sounds like he’s having a riot with the other kids. And yes, Max is girl crazy. He likes to roam around the high school halls talking to girls. I think Stacy has a little bit to do with that. Max has also been working with some great PT’s. He has gained some skills back and works very hard. We’re so proud of him and so happy he’s happy.

Sam is going to be 10 this June 14th. Sam has also had a great school year. He is a kid you’d have to look at closely to notice that there is anything wrong with him or realize that he has gone through the things he has. Great kid. Sam is playing soccer this spring. So we keep busy running to practices and games. Sam is also doing PT at the same place Max is (I’ll be there soon). If you know any 10 year old boys, that’s Sam. He’s crazy, energetic and always looking for fun. Thank you, Dr. Kurztberg.

Jane has been doing the interim principal position at her elementary school since January. She’s been doing a great job. I think she really enjoys it. Everywhere I go in town, I hear what a great job she’s doing. We’ll see for next year. She sure loves teaching, too.

Me, well, I’m still teaching 4th grade. I have a great group of kids this year. I had a skiing accident in February this year. I’m still paying for it today. I ripped, tore, broke just about everything you can in a knee. I had major reconstructive surgery two weeks ago. I’m still out of school and off my knee. I also shattered two bones in my hand. I had surgery about a month ago for that. I just got my cast off on my arm. I’ll be back on the slopes! (Don't tell Jane.)

So, you can see we’ve been a little busy. I think Jane needs to get the mother/wife of the year award for taking care of me, the boys and doing such a good job at school. I think (know) we’re all ready for summer. It will be nice to slow down, relax and spend time with the boys.

I hope things are well for all of our fellow hospital and MLD friends. Good things are happening in the research world. Maybe someday we will see a cure for these horrible diseases. Gotta Believe we’ll get there!


Jeff

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