LISA TODAY - 26 NOV 2006

Michael was baptized by Father Milt; hospital Chaplin at the St. Joseph Medical Center Chapel in Phoenix on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006. Jack and Napua Davis, Michael’s Godparents traveled from Oklahoma expressly for the occasion. The baptism ceremony was also witnessed by Chris & Michelle Ward, Steve & Jodie Bunting, Bruce & Laura Rhodes, Michael’s baptism is celebrated! Sandy Janzen, Sherry & Michael Wintory, several Select Specialty Hospital staff and Maggie-groomed who was specially groomed for for the event. (In the photograph on the left, the sun is streaming over Father Milt's shoulder and on to the face of Michael and Napua Davis. Richard looks on with Lisa (out of camera range))

On the home front for Lisa’s brother David and his family… David was recognized for his performance and accomplishments as the Manager of the Year. David manages the “PARADIES SHOPS” at the Oklahoma City and Tulsa airports. The company operates airport gift shops throughout the United States. This is well earned recognition for David and his family. (In the photograph on the left, Michael and his Uncle David share a moment in Oklahoma City earlier this summer.

Lisa receives therapy Lisa’s therapy continues with ankle casts in place. The new physical therapy equipment, MotoMed Viva 2, which we talked earlier (see Lisa Today edition 03-06 Nov 2006) adapts well to the casts, and records her efforts.


On the Left: Michael & Godfather Jack Davis On the Right The Baptismal Party

Bruce Bowers and Sandy Jazen
share a lighter moment before
the service.

Maggie is in a dog fight with cancer. It was a rough time for her leading up to last weekend. She needed radiation therapy and hospitalization (but not necessarily in that order).
Maggie’s doctor is taking wonderful care of her. The swollen lymphoid responded well to the radiation and she snapped back well enough to make the trip to be with Lisa and everyone
for Michael’s baptism. Steve and Jodie Bunting were gracious enough to bring her with them
on their trip to Phoenix. While I’m talking about Maggie, Jim Peterson has attended to her
also, and for this help many thanks. -30-

A lot is going on behind the scenes with regard to upcoming therapy for Lisa. We’ve talked about this in the past, so I won’t go all through it again; suffice it to say, after the internal review board at St. Joseph’s completes their review and publishes their review we will let you
know about their finding, and what it will mean for Lisa.

In future Lisa Today updates, I would like to share some of your comments, but I'll ask for your permission before posting.


Richard and Michael are spending this past weekend with Lisa at Select Specialty Hospital in St. Joseph’s. The days are spent with Lisa in her room and outside to the hospital gardens and fresh air. Their evenings and nights are with the grace of Sandy Janzen. Maggie loves to be in Lisa’s lap, she is clearly contented and happy to be there.

I hope you all have had a wonderful, fulfilling Thanksgiving Holiday, and that you were able to
share it with those nearest and dearest to you. Thank you as well for caring about Lisa, and the
rest of us here in Tucson. It provides incalculable comfort and feeling of support.

Michael (mlwintory@msn.com)