Family and Friends

As with most everything else in life, you are only as good and successful as possible when you have great love and support. To that end we could not be more fortunate. We have a wonderful, giving family and a huge network of friends including our nurses, doctors, therapists, and many others. While at first, as parents, we took all of the responsibility upon ourselves, we have now come to appreciate that the most fulfilling way to raise any child is through the efforts and caring of many. From a story read by a grandparent, playing with his nurse, a home visit by a pediatrician or therapist, to being held and kissed by his aunt and uncle, Brett has been able to benefit from the love and talents of so many fantastic people.

In the appreciation of all that is done for us, we would like to highlight some of these friends and family in some pictures. Thanks to all of you for everything you do for us - we appreciate it more than you know! The pictures are cropped to make them squares. Just click on any picture below to see the full image.

When our van broke down on our big road trip angels were watching over us	Natalie hangs out with Brett (who’s asleep!) in the ambulance while our van is being fixed.	Dave, Mike and Deanna all try to figure out how to 'rig' a loaner van
Brett celebrates his 6th birthday at school...	Brett enjoys activating his new communication device (computer) by hitting a switch with his head.
Brett hangs out with his buddy, Carson	Natalie and Brett proudly show off their matching kiss marks	Brett is all smiles with his Grammy and PaPa
All of us at the Pumpkin Patch - 2005	Brett goes down the slide at the Pumpkin Patch with Miss Denise	Daddy and Brett all dressed up for Thanksgiving
Everyone at the Salisbury's farm	Coming home from school with Mr. Tom	Cousin Katie pushes Brett in his KidKart around our deck
Kisses for Grammy	Gram spending some time laughing with Brett	The family at Christmas
Our family gathers to celebrate Brett's 4th birthday in January	Brett hanging out with Uncle Rich	Jessica Logan and Brett out for a stroll in the neighborhood
Brett enjoying the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the D'Elias	Celebrating Christmas with Aunt Suzie, Uncle Chris and Cousin Katie
Brett with two of his nurses, Denise and Ann	Some of Brett's nurses -- what a great team! (Kathie, Ann, Lori, and Denise)	Watching videos with cousin Katie