I'm Richard's father, Michael. He asked that I keep you informed of Lisa’s medical condition, and other incidental news of interest with Michael Gene.

Today, 04 MAR 06 as of 1PM, Lisa remains in a coma; her condition is stable and without remarkable change. She continues to periodically open her eyes. The breathing tube, feeding tube, and medication port was replaced with a tracheotomy, a PIK, and a feeding port. The three replacements will make her more comfortable, be less stressful, and better enable the administration of her care. Occupational therapy began Wednesday. From the medical staff, we learned that Lisa will be transferred to a long-term-care facility, if after one or two-weeks if her condition is not improved; the reason being Lisa is no longer critical.

Sherry, my wife, and Carmen (Lisa's Mother) took Michael for a pediatric, well-baby check, and though we all knew it, he's doing great and eating well... very well.

If you know of others to whom I should include with updates, please forward me their email address.

Cordially,



-mlw

wintory@galesburg.net