May 28, 2007 at 07:00 PM EDT

Happy Memorial Day!
Sam had a nice spring and is ready for summer.

Her last two kidney checks showed no major changes, and she continues to make lots of progress in PT. Kate came to the school for a session, and showed Sam's teachers what kinds of things Sam can do w/her prostheses on. I can't tell you how wonderful it is to have the support of Sam's preschool; she's made so much additional progress wearing her legs for part of each school day, too. This means extra work for the staff, and their willingness to do this means so much.

She had her biannual hearing check, and it looks like it's now safe to say she won't suffer any hearing loss from the illness (a common result of meningitis), so that's good news.

Sam's jabbering away every day, and talking in complete sentences; she also sings constantly.

This past Mother's Day marked 2 years since the onset of her illness, and Sam has continued to amaze us with her recovery.

Oh, and Barney and the Wiggles finally have some serious competition--Blue's Clues! Maybe Cousin Buddy can finish this sentence for us: "Blue Ska-doo..."

Hope everyone had fun kicking off their summer this weekend. Thanks for keeping Sam in your thoughts and prayers.

Jessica

PS New pics in gallery.
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Happie Summer, Cutie Pie!!

Progress, Progress ... nuffin but Progress!

Here's a couple of the *snappies* ...

"Standing in the Kitchen >>>


"Cheeze ..."



"OK, Mommy ~ I;ll look at you (& the camera)" >>>>



The construction continues ... "HI, Daddy!"