Latest Update - From Lee

Jared has been very active since being taken off the ventilator.  The only coherent thing he said was when he started punching the air and said that he was going to kick so and so's butt (the kid he had been sparring with).  So apparently, he has a memory of the last few minutes before his accident.

Jared is very, very confused.  When he looks at you, you can tell there is a disconnect.  He can follow simple commands, but the meds he has been taking and the brain injury make it impossible for him right now to be clear about anything.  The nurses and doctors tell us that this is normal.  Michelle and I are very worried about Jared's left leg.  He seems to have little functionality with it at all.  He did pull both of his legs up yesterday, but nothing since.  He has kicked several times (hard kicks) with his right leg.  Nothing with the left.  His arms appear to be okay.  Hopefully, this will be a rehab item that can be corrected.  The most important thing is him having his mental capacities.  We are optimistic that he will be okay.

Michelle finally went back to the RMcD House around 12:00 noon.  I think she is running on adrenaline as she has had little sleep in the past 24 hours.  She was up with Jared all night when he was throwing up.

Superwoman just called me at 4:30 pm.  She is taking a bath and then coming back to the hospital.  As I said yesterday, she is one tough gal. 

The Andrus family has been wonderful to us throughout this whole ordeal.  They allowed me all the time I needed last week and have allowed me whatever I need this week.  I brought my laptop and cell phone with me and am trying to work as best I can, but it's not the same as being back at the office.  We're grateful to Jim, Mary and Jimmy Andrus.  They are great people that would literally give you the shirts off their backs if you were in trouble.  We'll be forever grateful for their kindness and concern for Jared and us.

Thanks again for the prayers.

Thanks again for your prayers.