Hello, all!

It's been a long while since I posted an update on Neil and his recovery. Things are pretty much status quo around here. Neil still goes to PT and OT 3 days a week to continue to gain strength and stamina, also to regain flexibility and control of his left hand due to his nerve injury. Other than that, things are as back to normal as they're going to get, I think. 

He did have a few appointments in mid-August. All of them went well, so well in fact, that he was dismissed by his orthopedist and his speech therapist! The only physician he still will see on a regular basis is the ENT who monitors his airway and voice. He only has to go every 6 months now, though. Fewer trips to Denver is a good thing, for sure! 

At the end of September, Neil and the guys who were with him in Idaho went back to conquer the dunes and create some good memories there. Matt and the other kids who were on the first trip did not go this time. This was the culmination of his recovery. It was good for all of them. They have a bond that will never be broken. But it was nice for them to move on past the horrible memories they have there. Neil posted a couple of videos from this trip to his YouTube channel. Please watch and enjoy! (Part 1 is attached to this post; part 2 is below . I can only add 1 video link to each post.)

Since things are calm now, this post will be my last, unless something major happens. We are so incredibly grateful to have shared this journey with you. Thank you for your prayers and support. Words will never be enough to express our gratitude for all the love we've been shown. We've been so humbled and blessed by you. 💜 The Lord be with you all.