Patty says: Walter had a good weekend. He was alert and said several words in English. He still seems pretty congested though. He is eating well and would welcome your visit at Parke Ridge Hospital.

Thanks for your continued support during this difficult time!! Cheryl-thanks for your visit Fri. night. You are an amazing friend. Marsha and Jim-Thanks for the pasta dish-Brian and I really enjoyed it. Dave and Gail-thanks for taking my boat to the barn. It will be nice and protected for the winter. As always, thanks to Timmy for keeping Walter company at lunch. You are such a gift to us. I love you all!!!Keep the prayers coming! There is still lots to pray for!!

Lindsay says: I saw my dad awake for the first time in awhile this wekeend. He also seemed perkier than the last few times I have seen him. It is amazing how much he has been through but he still just keeps fighting. I am sad that we will not have the pleasure of carving pumpkins with him this Halloweeen - he is a masterful pumpkin carver! I brought him a stuffed pumpkin this weekend though so he will not feel out of the Halloween spirit this week :) Please continue to keep him in your thoughts!