October 9, 2006 - Days 24 and 253

I was so struck by the contrast between these two pictures of Rand that I had to share them. The first one was taken on February 24, 2006 - his birthday. Notice his eyes - he seems detached, vacant, exhausted, bewildered. He has a high back wheelchair to support his head and neck. He had just relearned how to swallow.


February 24, 2006 - Rand's birthday and Day 24

The second picture was taken yesterday and Rand is Rand is Rand! He is so full of life and so happy, he looks like he could burst! I don't care what the doctors say, Rand has made remarkable progress and it is continuing to get better every day. He lost 20+ pounds between the first picture and the second one but he looks thinner in the first one.


October 7, 2006, Day 253 - Rand is looking at Michael who was taking a picture at the same time as me and Kiki is looking at my camera.

Yikes - what a change!

Rand tried to talk a blue streak today but little was understandable. We went for a walk and had a good time together this afternoon. I left at dinnertime and will be back again tomorrow.

Keep Rand close in your thoughts and prayers. The pictures above show the results of excellent medical treatment, time, therapy, determination, persistence, faith and caring.

Love,
Connie