Sunday afternoon:
I got to talk to Mike today on the phone! It was so good to hear his voice! He sounded weak but good. It took a couple of times for him to cough and clear his throat. He said that they are doing a good job with him in the burn unit. He also walked for the first time today! Bette said he walked about 20 feet. He has been touring the hospital grounds and looking at the food in the cafeteria. He can't quite hold the utensils yet so Bette has helped to feed him. Physical Therapy has worked with him a couple of times today, practicing dexterity of his grasping.
Mike was really talkative and said that he hasn't talked for a long time and now they will be sorry that they got him talking because he's not going to shut up! He says he's trying to keep the spirits high around there.
Cousin Kyle was there today and they had a nice visit.

Get strong, Mike! We are all praying and rooting for you!
More later,
and so we go
JaCee