[Mud Packer]

I have started receiving PM's and e-mails again so that means I haven't been doing a very good job of keeping everyone in the loop. I apologize for not keeping everyone up to date. Andrew had a great summer with lots of play time and not nearly as many doctors appointments. He has really blossomed since about June and he has taken on a new personality. He is so much more outgoing than before and a lot of that has to do with not being around doctors, nurses and family only.

This fall he has started back at the same preschool with the same teacher that he had last spring. The teachers at school were amazed at how much he has grown over the summer. His overall development has also improved with his speech and articulation in particular.

My son has started taking him to a gym class for jumping and tumbling. It has helped his physical development with his balance being the most noticeable. When he first started my son had to help him almost exclusively but he is now to the point of doing most of the excercises on his own. His progress has been truly amazing. He also did a beginner's swimming class over the summer and progressed very well.

We are kind of in a very boring part of our lives right now. He is doing remarkably well and we pray that he continues to improve. With no known cure for this dreaded disease, we still have our eyes wide open knowing that he really is never out of danger. I still can't believe that two years ago at this time we were scrambling with all types of health issues with him and looking at a very bleak picture.

I continue to thank you all for your thoughts, prayers and concerns for the little guy. So many others with this deadly disease haven't been as blessed as our family has. If you believe in miracles, this certainly has to be one. We continue to Dream, Hope & Believe. I thank you all for following along on Andrew's journey. Hope to see you at the races.

[dirtnonwingfan]

Thanks for taking the time to give us the good news. I know that a lot of IOWers still have the whole family in their thoughts and prayers.

[jjsprt92]

Mike,

Thanks for keeping the updates coming!!! What a tough little Man!!! Hope to meet u both soon,still have some picture's for your little guy!

[SprintManDave]

That is great news Mike.Still in our prayers for the future improvement. Also hope to meet you someday soon.

[illiNOISE]

Thanks for the update. The good news about Andrew brightens an otherwise gloomy day.
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[Flatrightrear]

Great news,Mike!!! May Andrews progress continue unabated. God is good! Tom

[Jerry Spencer]

Mike we think about the little guy just about everyday, please keep the good news coming.

Jerry, Sarah,Paul and Josh Spencer #66

[pletchfan]

I DO believe in miracles. I am one. GOD IS EVER faithful. Mike thanks so much for such a beautiful, positive post. This made my day and I will keep interceding for Andrew so that God can keep working. I had been wondering because we had not received anything for awhile. Then I remembered an old phrase my Momma used to use. No news is GOOD news!! Enjoy Andrew and keep us posted when you can. Definitely contact us if there is a problem we will be storming the gates of heaven on behalf of Andrew and your family.

[Danny Burton]

Originally Posted by SprintManDave That is great news Mike.Still in our prayers for the future improvement. Also hope to meet you someday soon.

Dave, Mike is one of these guys I'd bet that you've seen, but didn't know who it was. Brings a little badly needed class to Section A sometimes.

Mike, this is some badly needed good news too. Thanks for the updates. That is one strong little guy.

[SprintManDave]

Originally Posted by Danny Burton Dave, Mike is one of these guys I'd bet that you've seen, but didn't know who it was. Brings a little badly needed class to Section A sometimes. Mike, this is some badly needed good news too. Thanks for the updates. That is one strong little guy.

You are probably correct on me seeing Mike before Danny. I see a lot of faces that I recognize but don't know their names. Also ,sorry again for your loss, and hope to see you tomorow.