Update: Maddy is in DC!!

Here is an update straight from Steph:


Hey to everyone!!! I hope you have all had a pleasant week! We had an eventful one! Our dear little Maddy came to be with us! My parents flew her out here on Wednesday, and she will stay with us until Travis is ready to go home. Travis was overjoyed in seeing her. It was 10 months since he had last seen her. It was a beautiful reunion, and Maddy really liked seeing her daddy. It only took her 1 day to warm up to him. Now, she sits on his bed with him, and watches cartoons, eats snacks, and builds forts. Travis couldn't be happier.

Travis keeps improving slowly. He is still batteling a lot of pain. Rehab will be the hardest part for him, but he is very strong. Next week, the docs and plastic surgeons will try and close up his backside wound. They will have to cut about an inch thick of skin, rotated up to his lower back and butt. (it's confusing, but that's the best way I can describe it!!) After they close it up though, they will be able to work on his spine. They still have to fully assess it and see what the damage is!

On a happy note, on Thursday, our first celebrity came by. Ron White. He's a comedian with the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, and one of Travis' favorites. He was very nice, and we got a picture and autograph!!!

I would just like to say quickly that all the media frenzy about Walter Reed has made me sick. Travis has recieved nothing but the best care here. If it weren't for the docs here (and help from above) he might not be here. Maddy and I are also being very well taken care of. The system has kinks in it, but they're being worked out. Overall, this is THE BEST place for Travis to be and recover!

Thank you all so much for your emails, and cards. They really cheer up Travis. We love you, and hope the best for everyone!!!
Love, Steph