Big news today!!!
Cole took his very first UNSUPPORTED, UNASSISTED, ALL-BY-HIMSELF steps ever in a deep (up to his armpits) pool today! WOO-HOO!!!!!!!!!! 
We got video of it and are working on getting it transferred now. We’ll let you all know as soon as it’s posted!
After this big feat he went to physical therapy and did a lot of walking in his walker with Ilia, then played a skiing game on the Wii Fit (he has to stand on a platform and shift his weight to make it work. He holds onto a walker while Eddie supports him from behind.) He did great! He worked so very hard today and we are SO PROUD!
We are still sorting out the whole new blog thing but will let you all know when we get a new site up and running. In the meantime, stay tuned here for more exciting Cole and Ilia news!
Much love and gratitude for all your wonderful support.
Cole, Mom and Dad:
Finally grand’mere got to your website. Unfortunately it was difficult to watch as the tears got in the way. Congratulations sweetheart. What a great job. What courage you have!!!
You inspire us all. I promise I will never complain again (Tee Hee).
You are our hero.
Love
Grand’mere
Cole I am so amazed and proud of you. I pray and hope you reach all of your dreams and w/ your heart I know that you will. Don’t stop thinking of planes. You could fly those planes one day…independently. Dear Heart I wish you well. You can be what ever your heart tells you to be. I’ll be watching the news for good news about you. Love to you and your family.
Way to go Cole!! You rock for walking so far in that race. You are an inspiration to us all. Thanks for sharing your journey on this great website. Give Ilia a hug. Also please let the young girl that was in the wheelchair know that she rocks too!
Best wishes from someone who really appreciates all you do!
PS. I got to your website from the Freekibble website as you were featured on one of the questions.
Aloha Cole, Nick & Michelle,
It was wonderful to get your e-mail and catch up on all the happenings in your lives. I am so proud of all three of you for the courage and commitment you have shown to each other. The three of you (and ilia of course) are truly inspirations to us all. I hope you have an awesome new year and hope to hear from yu soon. All of my love and prayers, Canaan
P.S. The invitation is always open for the four of you to visit us here in Maui. Perhaps this will be the year! Love you all and Aloha.