Blake continues to make progress! After high school he went to work at our family business (we ship marching band shoes all over the country). He can actually pull an order, pack it up, and have it at the door ready to go. We are working on his independence. He has his own home across the street from us. He and his dog, Otis, spend the night there every night. He does his own laundry. He doesn't cook for himself yet. More than anything in the world he would love to be able to drive again. He has a valid license, but lacks the confidence. So...for Christmas we gave him driving lessons. We will see how it goes. When our youngest son, Brooks, graduated from high school we took a family vacation to Israel. At the wailing wall, Blake took a slip of paper and this was his prayer: "God, please give me good health and a good wife"! Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers...we know God has someone special for him one day.