August 11th

Hi guys - I've been doing great. I'm going home this Wednesday and I'm really excited. I've been walking a lot more now. Last night my brother Luke got to spend the night with me at the hospital. It was really nice to wake up and have him here.

On Thursday I went on a out-trip. That's where I get to to go somewhere outside of the hospital that I pick. I decided to go to Wholly Cannoli, they have New York style pizza so very thin crust. It was a lot of fun and my whole family got to go with me.

I got Mr. Buehler for my teacher and I'm really excited. I wish I was able to start school tomorrow with everyone, but I'm still in the hospital. I'm going home on Wednesday and I will be back at school soon.

Bye,
Jake

Another Surgery

Jake had surgery today to replace the piece of his skull that had to be taken out back on May 31st. He was a little nervous this morning about the surgery and didn't like the fact he was going to have to get a breathing tube again. Luckily they put it in and took it out all while he was in the operating room, so he was never awake and didn't feel it. Here is a picture of him before he went to surgery. He was laughing at the silly blue suits we had to put on to take him to surgery.

His surgery went well and he's going to rest today and tomorrow morning before he starts therapy again.

On Wednesday, he walked by himself for the first time without a walker or someone helping him. He was really excited. Here is a video  http://youtu.be/hcsfAwzlZSQ He is working so hard in therapy on his walking and getting more use of his left arm.

Jake won't be out of the hospital yet for the first day of school, but he will be starting school again sometime in August for at least a few hours a day. He's really excited to see all of his friends again!