Thursday, January 8, 2009 6:14 PM

Good evening. We are home!! Yay!! We left about 6:15 this morning. There was still quite a bit of snow on the way, but it was dark and we couldn't see it. We watched the sun come up. Then it was super foggy part of the way. We made it to San Francisco about 10:00. The funny thing is, we found a parking place, on the street, marked handicapped parking only. It was right on the corner where we needed to be. Usually we park in the garage, and it costs us $20. So we were happy to find that parking place. Praise God for the 'little' things. Anyway, the funny thing about that is we didn't need it for very long! David's appointment was for 11:00; and we usually wait a couple hours just to get in to the room. Well, we checked in at 10:15, they called us back at 10:30, and we were out of there at 11:10!!! Unbelievable! We were still thankful for the parking place; just wish we had it all the time.

The staple removal went ok. David said they still pinched a bit coming out, but he sat still. Good thing there were only 7 this time!! His knee is swollen, and Dr. O said it will be for a couple months. He said he went in there and sucked out fluid, scraped scar tissue, and cranked the screw and the knee doesn't like being 'messed' with; it wants to be left alone. But Dr. O was so happy to see David doing so well. He was smiling from ear to ear. I enclosed a picture of David with Dr. O, check it out. It was good to see Dr. O so happy. He said, "What a difference a year makes." And he is right! David's weight is down some; so he starts milk shakes again!! Then we ate (David at Taco Bell and Bryon and I at Baja Fresh) and came home. It was so good to do it all in the same day! We got home around 4:40, so we were gone just 10 1/2 hours!! Very long day, but so glad to be home!

Thank you for all your prayers. Thank you to those who have sent little gifts to David; he appreciates each and every one! Thank you so very much.

I would like you to pray for Mattie. He had a CT scan today, I am not sure how it came out. Please pray that his scans are clean and clear! If you remember, Mattie is the precious little 6-year-old with osteo in 3 of his limbs. He has had his limb-salvages already. Please pray that his CT is clear, and he does well with PT to get use of his arms and leg back. Thanks. I will try to keep you posted on his progress. He is an adorable little boy who should NOT have to go through what he is going through. Pray for his mental health, also. Thanks.

Well, gotta go make dinner; just leftover taco soup. Thank you again for all your prayers. Thank you for checking in on David. God bless you. We love you.

Kristi and the Koury Klan