UPDATE FOR TUESDAY JULY 19

I just spoke to Cathie by telephone and will relay what she said about Marvin's progress. First he is doing better. He went to physical thearpy yesterday and is back in therpy as I write this. Mandy is still in charge of getting him to eat more solf food each day and he is still getting the TPN nurishment through the IV. The hospital chaplin has been by a couple of times and does a good job at encouraging Marvin to keep a positive attitude. He puts great hope in the power of a good attitude and prayer in positively affecting the rehabilitation. The Doctors are still more cautious in their assessment but that is to be expected. Marvin has a new chair with even more automated functions and I wish I had a picture to send of him in it but do not. Apparently this chair will allow him to move about and also raise and lower himself. Better watch out or Marvin will be making rounds with the Medical Staff. Keep the prayers coming and also the cards of encouragement will be most appreciated and useful. It does take a few days to get mail delivered as I found out that the mail I sent on Friday has not yet arrived (maybe today). Finally Cathie seemed in better spirits than I have found her in several days, as Marvin does better so does Cathie. Oh couse having both Children there has been a great help too. More later