Wed. Dec. 17th, 2008 @7:46am

Goodmorning! It is so good to be home and up with Jovi & Beau in the mornings before school. I really missed that. JoLinda is doing well at home. Intead of being cooped up in a room, she has a whole house to walk in. I did take her outside yesterday as the day warmed up. Also went down & up the stairs twice. Her legs are still a bit shaky but did well. She also took a shower which is good for the first day in a new place. I think she is adjusting well to her new surroundings and is glad to be with all of us. And to see the Christmas things go up. She started eating, just a bite here and there, of more solid foods. Her teeth hurt her so much that she can't brush her teeth or eat anything besides jello, pudding, yogurt and liquids. She is living really on boost drinks. Yesterday she ate a little chicken, noodles, and a little chocolate. I've been trying for 2 weeks to get her to try a piece of chocolate and let it melt in her mouth. She was too afraid of the pain to try. I'm glad she tried some. She keeps getting up to brush her teeth, gets the tooth brush ready, and then can't do it. I'm working on it though. People, lights and noise still really bother her, too much stimulation. I'm still working on her attention span also. Thanks Matt for calling yesterday to see that we got home o.k. We were sorry to have missed you at the hospital. We wanted to say goodbye. Thanks for everything and keep up your goals - It's worth it! We also want to thank our ward for being so fantastic!! We will never be able to thank you enough for the meals, money, housecleaning, friendship, gifts-both homemade and bought, phone calls and fasting & prayers. Thanks so much all of you and our prayers are with you! Love, Laurie