Hi all. Sorry about the group message, but it is quicker.
So, Qwest in their wisdom changed my account to their own website. This caused me to lose all of my contacts. Please send me an email sargestef@q.com so I can add you to my "new" mail box. Thank you.
An exciting update while I am at it. Sam had a neurologist appointment with Dr. Koch (Dart you got us pointed to him last year). Well, needless to say he was more than impressed with Sam's recovery.
Since he was not on Sam's case from the beginning in 2008 he took time to review Sam's health record. At one point he turned to Sam and said, "My God" you shouldn't be with us judging by the record of the injuries. He said at least five times how well Sam is and how happy it (Sam's recovery) had turned out so well.
So, the conversation progressed to Sam's desire to join the Marines. He checked the records again, make some notes about coming off ALL of his medications. Sam hasn't taken his headache medication since June 20 and has not had one headache.
Long story short, based on Sam's recovery and the exam today he sees no reason for Sam not to pursue joining the Marines or any other branch of service. Sam has will have another appointment in six months to further verify his continuing progress. Sam has a recruiter and we will be talking with him soon. Sam may need to be off his meds for two years before he can enlist, but it is up to Marine HQ in Washington, D.C. to grant him a waiver for enlistment. Keep him in your prayers.
You all have been our support and we thank you for all you have done to help.
Love Stephanie
