Friday, March 13, 2009


March 13,2009
Drake had his Chinese dinner and caught up on the local news.

"Look Mr.Miller...just like our Social Studies class!"

Time Off...


Fish Tacos, a stroll through downtown Los Altos, and just chill'in California style. Life is always GOOD when hanging out in CA at Carol's house!

IRONMAN DRAKE


March 13, 2009 Our Ironman Drake was in perfect mode today! He laid so still the technicians could not believe it. Drake had a strap around his forehead in the Brain SPECT Scan but needed no tape for the MRI machine. He was on a role today, in great spirits and determined to get through the testing as quickly as possible. When he was done with all the testing in record time today we asked him what he would like to do on a Friday night in CA. "I would like to have California Chinese." Since he had not been able to eat all day we thought that was the least we could do for our HERO!

Arriving in San Jose, CA



March 11, 2009

Drake took a picture of the plane after we walk off and headed to find Carol. "We're here Mom, we are in California!

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Back in CA...we will fill in the details later!

March 12, 2009
Life just gets busy...
Back to school, raising the farm critters, Special Olympics, 4-H and all the other things teenage boys do!
Drake has continued to show improvement on so many levels since his Moya Moya surgeries in September of 2008. His speech and memory has improved greatly. He recalls events better than mom and dad! Drake has improved his math and reading ability and continues to love school.
We have had good intentions of keeping the web site updated but time and life does fly by. As you read future journal entries you just might find we will move back in history to fill you in from Sept 2008 to March 2009. But all in all life has been full of many BLESSINGS as we continue on Drake's amazing journey of LIFE. Life truly is for the living and Drake knows how to fill it to the brim!
We have returned to Stanford Medical Center in California for a week of follow up testing after Drake's surgeries. We will post daily on Drake's Caring Bridge site as the week goes by to keep in touch with our many family and friends. We hope for good news and Drake continues to improve his many skills.
He is as happy and determined as ever. Always a smile and a spirit about him that can take on anything. Please pray for his continued progress as we reconnect with our many doctors and support staff here at Stanford. As you well know...we truly BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF PRAYER!!
Keep in touch our Dear Family and Friends. You are welcome to send a note on his Caring Bridge Site. It is because of you this journey continues and Drake thrives in the love and support you have given him in his life!
Bev