Updates

Dear Friends and Family,

We have some updates for you.

Firstly we received copies of what are basically closing arguments from the
adoption case. There was some hold up with the court transcripts, so
instead of being filed in May, they were files last week. Our lawyer expects
a ruling from the Judge within a few weeks, though it could be months as he
has no set time in which to rule. if anyone is interested we can send out a
copy to you. There are about 14 total pages (3 from their lawyer, 11 from
ours. Perhaps this is why our latest bill was $10,000 for the hearing and
this document).

Secondly, Coz's healing is coming along okay. He spends about 3 hours a day
working the leg. It is getting stronger and the wounds are healing. The
graft site is still a mess. The surgeon gave Coz until the 26th July to
reach 90 degrees of flexion (bending) in the knee. It is currently at 65
degrees and gaining a degree a day. If it does not reach 90 degrees they
want to put him back in hospital and move the knee for him. This will mean
an OR visit followed by 3 or 4 days of an epidural. They move the knee to
break up all the new scar tissue. The extension is good and the ankle is
debatable. If the ankle does not reach its goal it could mean making some
small cuts in the tendons. He is beginning to do some work and getting
tired of sitting around the house. Visitors are welcome, especially if they
want to come and do some therapy with him. He needs the encouragement!

The girls are all well and thanks so much to everyone who has been helping
out. It means a lot to have help with the meals, the girls and work at the house. A
group of students from Maryland has been helping do some stuff at the house this week.
Coz is struggling with having to sit and watch them work.

And to answer the ultimate question, "Will Coz ever ride again?" His bikes
and the girls bikes all went up for sale this week. He is holding onto the
hope that this is just a good financial move as he couldn't ride for a year,
and the girls would have outgrown their bikes by then, but the reality is
that this is probably the end of his riding days. He has ridden since he
was 5 years old, owned 15 different bikes over the years and it has been his
joy and stress relief over the years. I think he will really struggle with
this but I will be much happier, and I know that is what ultimately makes
him happy. He welcomes any advice as he struggles to think of a new hobby.

Again, call and visit anytime.

Joyce, for the family