August 3, 2011

Dear friends and family, 

It looks like Cody’s infections are clearing up and he has been weaned off of one of his main medications.  Today Cody told Kerri he is getting stronger and didn’t have as much trouble getting into his wheelchair as he had the last time.  If all goes as is planned, Cody and Katie will be flying to Palo Alto, California on Saturday August 6.  We (our family) are planning to visit Cody in Palo Alto from August 9 to 12.

We wanted to give a special thanks to Kerri’s mother Susan for staying with us for awhile, helping with the baby, the kids, and the house during these times. Also, we give a special thanks to my mom Judy for coming up and staying from Tuesday to Friday for four consecutive weeks helping with the baby, the kids and the house.  Life would have been much more difficult had they not helped out. 

Thank you everyone for your support, love, and prayers,

Brian and all of Cody’s family