December 02, 2002  
Lisa's doctors were impressed with her progress. She gave her physical therapist a thumbs up. Lisa is still fighting an infection. We need prayer for her to beat it so they can put the shunt in. We also need prayer to lead us in Lisa's next step of her recovery. 

December 06, 2002  
So farthe tests are all negative but the cultures need 72 hours to be accurate. Dr. Gross wants to put the shunt in, most likely early next week. The best progress in the last two days is her tracking. Her eyes are clear and she seems very alert to her surroundings. She expresses herself through her eyes. Her thumbs up is becoming more consistent.
P.S. Happy Birthday, Cathy!!!

December 09, 2002  
Lisa's eyes were clear and sparkling today. She continues with her breathing treatments with antibiotics and has nothad a temperature. She is learning to transfer objects from one hand to another. It's a slow process but she is trying hard. She held herself up for a few seconds on the edge of her bed (with backup). She seems to be getting slightly stronger and the therapists are FABULOUS with her. 

December 18, 2002  
Lisa was awake and alert almost all day. She is 
becoming more aware of her surroundings and looks pretty puzzled. She seems very sensitive to the touch and seems confused to what is going on. She responds to "relax Lisa" and seems comforted when she hears a familiar voice.

December 20, 2002  
The days are quickly flying by....... They are working Lisa hard in physical therapy. She doesn't like it but she does it anyway. She was making angry noises when we got her up. It probably was good she couldn't express her thoughts at that time. She had a slight fever today; we don't know where that came from. They will be putting the shunt back in next Monday 

December 26, 2002  
Our Christmas prayers were answered. Lisa appears very alert to her surroundings. She was even able to wave to her mom and her nurse. This is her best day yet!!!

December 31, 2002  
Lisa should be moving to a sub-acute rehab soon. Thank you for the prayer. A rehab nearby has finally worked out taking Lisa. We are very happy about that! Have a safe New Year's Eve!