SUNDAY JULY 31

Had a call a few minutes ago, it was Marvin! I was so shocked could hardly answer but sure was good to hear his voice strong and clear. He just wanted to thank me and all of you for helping him make such progress in his time of need. Lets see what I can remember of our conversation. First he went to Church today and took his first nurishment by mouth. It was Communion ( can't think of a better way to start eating again). Second he has more movement in his wrist and more strength in his legs. The swallow test folks are going to test him in the next week to see if he can go back on solid food by mouth. Cathy and Mandy are still with him and that is good. I asked if he needed anything and he said some nerf balls would be good as he needs slight resistance to build up his grip. Then I talked to Cathie and she sounded better than she has in over a month. I think they are getting settled in at Shepard's and while I know there are times when depression hits that is less each day. Cathie made a special point to haave me pass on to each of you how much your outpouring of love, support and prayers have meant to Marvin's progress. She also said that they spent about 40 minutes out in the lovely garden which is attached to Shepard. Marvin has always liked being outside and I know this did a lot for his spirit. I'll close for now but keep the support and prayers working as they do indeed make a real difference.