Merry Christmas

Hello and Merry Christmas!

Don't I have the cutest Santa pout! I want to say a special thank to those of you have contributed to my medical fund. We are not able to "see" who all the individuals who give are but know God knows! Also a special thanks to the patrons of White Star Market of Seymour, The Station at Boyd's Creek (Sevierville), TimeOut Market and Deli (Woodlawn Ave, Knoxville) and all the employees of the Knoxville Division of Microbac Laboratories, Inc. Currently you have provided approximately $700 of the estimated $12,000 out of pocket expenses for 2006-2007. Mom and Dad are especially grateful to you. God bless you!

I am still having trouble with my calcium levels. In case I have not told you before, if my calcium levels get to low I can have seizures and heart problems. I will be living here in Children's NICU land until January 15th when Dr. Markert at Duke University will send a Jet airplane for me and Mommy! Isn't that the coolest Christmas present ever...a ride on a jet plane to get a new chance at living a long and healthier life! God is so good! I am learning to coo and kick and need some help practicing so I get to spend even more time with my Mommy and Daddy. My Nana (Regina Ogle) brought me a really neat music box that I try to make work, it is still a challenge but a challenge is a great thing for a boy to have! And I love to watch it and hear the music. Both Nana and GrandmaRie sing to me and I am beginning to coo along. When GrandmaRie gives me big kisses and hugs at first I am annoyed but then I begin to "um-oum" right back at her. (You know, I have to humor her or she will just keep going. I am sure you know how grandma's are.) I am practicing holding a rattle and need to work on muscle tone especially in my face and throat. I feed through a g-tube so I have trouble remembering what my mouth is supposed to do. I am sure with practice and your prayerful support I can get it!