I'm sorry to be so long in posting, but I don't talk to Mia every day now that she's so busy. However, she did call us last night and put the phone on speaker and we got to talk with her and Gary. Gary seemed to be doing much better and his speech has improved a lot. They now have a "go-home" date (remember before we only had a goal date) which is next Thursday, 9/17/2009. How many of us never thought that day would come?? It will be four months tomorrow since he had the heart attack. That's a long time to be in hospitals!

Please be in prayer for the whole family as they make yet another transition. Preparing the home for Gary will be an undertaking, since they have a two-story house. However, they do have one bedroom downstairs for him until Mia gets a lift for the stairs. There's a nice large patio for Gary which is wheelchair accessible (with assistance) and he loves being out there. He is reading now and working some games, etc. on his laptop. Also, being at home, he can have a cell phone with him to use when he wants.

God has been good to Gary and all of us. We just praise Him for what He's done! Pray that Gary will soon realize that, too.

Much love to all and thanks for your continued prayers,

Nancy and Bill