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12:25 PM

Paul was given vanilla pudding today to see if he could swallow. He did a great job, and was also asked to feed himself a spoonful. He did this very slowly, but well. He even used a napkin to wipe his mouth. He was able to say yes and no - no more than anthing else. Look out Sheperd Center, here he comes. You may have your hands full. Paul will have to work hard to get used to talking again. When asked to say good bye to the speech therapist, he would not do it. Finally he lifted his hand and gave a small wave. He has the voice box on still, but won't talk. He pointed to the reindeer today, for me to give it to him. It was at the bottom of the bed. I asked him to try to get it (hoping he could figure out a way to make it happen.) He didn't move, just kept his finger pointed at it. It was a standoff. Okay..........I won this round. He finally used his right foot to move it closer and then picked it up with his right hand. I was half expecting him to throw it at me!
They will sit him up in his chair in a little while. He will be faced toward the window, but he is pretty tired today. I am not sure it will be as big a thrill as I am thinking it might be.............smile.

We are not sure of the exact time Paul will go to Sheperd Center, but he will be taken by ambulance. His father will go with him. I will follow down with his personal belongings. He will be able to wear his regular loose fitting clothes. We were told we need to put up pictures of his family and can bring a couple of familiar things for him. We will provide pictures of him on this site once he settles in. Pictures will be after he gets a normal haircut!

Thank you for all the quotes from scripture that you have posted on the site. It always seems that the most perfect one is listed each day, and helps us to continue to keep our hearts and eyes focused on Jesus and the pathway we have been set upon.
You are all so wonderful and encouraging to Paul and our family. We will continue to print all this, to compile in a book form for Paul to read. There will be days he will need the inspirational things you have submitted to keep him from moments of despair or discouragement. What a great gift he will have, with your thoughts and prayers for him as a permanent record!

To all our family - We know how blessed Paul is with all his loving Aunts, Uncles and Cousins always calling and emailing and blogging- You are so good to us and we love you all.

To everyone, may the gifts of faith, hope and love be yours today and always -
Jon and Rebecca Fidero