All settled in...

Things are looking good - the doctors who evaluated Marc are pleased and amazed with his progress so far, and have predicted that he will only need to be there for a few weeks, barring any major setbacks. He is so strong and determined, it will not take him too long to get his day-to-day skills mastered again. Mom and Dad say the facility there is nice, and they like the doctors and therapists that he will be working with. He has his own room, and with nobody waking him up every two hours to do vitals and meds we're hoping he'll get a good night's sleep, finally! He'd better, because therapy starts at 8am sharp...

While Mom and Dad are up in Burlington, Amanda and I are doing our best to hold down the fort here. Lots of gardening is in our future...so if there are still hands available that either know how or want to learn how to freeze corn or can tomatoes or make homemade spaghetti sauce from scratch just let me know!

My Uncle Ron (Mom's brother) just arrived in town tonight for a week-long visit, and we are so happy to have him home! It was hard for him to be so far away (he lives in Scottsdale AZ) during this whole ordeal, so having him here is good for everyone!

If you are wondering what can be done to help out and are too far away or unable to lend a hand, there is another way that you can help. My parents are staying in Burlington for the duration of Marc's therapy, and it has been hard to find a place for them to rent or stay that is cost-effective, plus they have no kitchen for preparing meals so they will have to eat out for most every meal. If you are willing and able, any donations of gift cards for eateries or gas cards would be much appreciated to help offset the cost of their lodging and expenses. Every little bit helps. There are several chain restaurants in the area, including Chili's, Longhorn Steakhouse, Olive Garden, and Applebees, and Mobil/Exxon and Shell gas stations. If anyone would like to do something other than these just let me know. You can drop them off at our home (the Stetsons in Pomfret) or mail them to me at PO Box 275, North Pomfret VT 05053. Cards or letters for Marc can also be sent here.

We have been so blessed by all of your prayers and friendship over the past 3 weeks, and I can not express just how much it has meant to us to know that we are loved by so many. We are truly thankful for the kindness, service, and love that you have shown us. It means so much to know that you are all thinking of us and of Marc during these times. We are so lucky to have you in our lives, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all that you have done. :)

~Becky