First of all, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their generous support so far. Every time I receive an email notification that Brandon received a donation, it is truly hard not to get a little emotional. As my mom has been very busy managing Brandon's care, I make sure to personally share all of the donations and thoughtful comments on this webpage with her; she is also very touched by all of your loving support and generosity.

Since my last visit with Brandon, we have all seen some incredible progress during these past two days. For the first time ever, Brandon was able to eat a small container of apple sauce which he even spoon fed himself! We just have to be patient since it will be a gradual process for him to be able to eat only solid foods and to drink liquids. He has also been communicating with us a lot more through his speech and facial expressions. He has improved greatly with his ability to walk with assistance as well as prove his physical strength through various exercises. Although he has told us that he wants to get in the car to go home, we keep reassuring Brandon that he will be going home soon, which might be in as little as two weeks. In the meantime, we know he is receiving the best care at this rehab facility through his various physical therapy sessions which are making him stronger both mentally and physically as each day goes by. Of course, he will continue to have physical training sessions at my parents' house and he will continue to need constant supervision from my parents and an at-home caregiver for his safety and wellbeing.

Although this is going to be a long healing process, we hope to continue to see his commitment and determination for a full recovery, especially since he personally requested for an iced coffee today :)