April 27th, 2015

This week was not too eventful, and rather relaxing.  We have no major new developments to report.  Marjie's left arm continues to make gradual progress.  We use the neuromuscular electrical stimulator at home about 90 minutes a day on her arm, shoulder, and hand.  This, along with the weekly therapy at Sugarhouse is helping to strengthen the muscles.

Walking with Scott is Marjie's favorite activity.  She is working very hard on returning to a more natural gait, and leg work continues to be a combination of strength training and exercises designed to improve motor skills and balance.  One of Marjie's favorite activities for "cognitive exercise" is beating Scott at backgammon.  This week she and Scott enjoyed playing outside on the beautiful terrace at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital.  The view from there is spectacular (but Scott's view on game strategy was not so great).  He is demanding a rematch.  After therapy one day this week we took advantage of the nice weather to go on a picnic  along Parley's Creek.  There is a nature path along this creek, located right in the heart of the Sugarhouse area.  It was a perfect area for a picnic, and we forgot for a few minutes that we were in the middle of a very big city.

This coming week is the final week of radiation!  Only two treatments to go as I type this blog update.

Friends from Twin Falls have been hard at work on the Miles 4 Marjie Fun Run/ Benefit, scheduled for Tuesday, June 2nd @ 6;00 pm at O'Leary.  We are humbled by the event, we thank all who have been involved in it's planning, and we are looking forward to the the fun!

We continue to be so thankful for the love, good thoughts, support, and prayers that are being sent our way.

This past weekend was wet and cool in the Salt Lake City area.  Our family spent some time in the kitchen making various comforting treats.  We end this week's blog update with a picture of head chef Caleb making biscuits.  They were delicious!