Happy Easter Everyone! Thanks to his new interest in some cooking show on TV…for Easter dinner, Joe and Courtney prepared Stuffed Cornish Hens for Chelsea, Courtney, her beloved and our’s; Scott and his delightful parents. We all helped! Even pureed for Joe, it still looked good. The entire meal was a blessed feast. We all made sure to save room for the special dessert. MMMMMmMMM Good!!! This “Apple Pie” was absolutely intoxicating!

Joe is anxiously awaiting the removal of his arch bars this Thursday the 12th at Breckenridge. He’s not looking forward to having to return to the hospital…at all. It won’t be a long procedure, but will involve going under general anesthesia again…so please keep him in your prayers. We will be starting on his restorative dentistry as soon as we can, following this procedure. He is very anxious to have his beautiful smile again. He has received a few choices of Bubba Teeth…but they can’t beat what he has right now. So…see him smilin’!!! and laughin’ and livin’ and lovin’ with strength, comfort and ease.

He really enjoys hearing from you all…and if you haven’t received a call from him…know that he is working his way through his long list of loving supporters. I assure you…Joe is extremely grateful to each and every one of you. I am, too!!!

He has a pretty heavy rehab and appointment schedule during the week…and even when he doesn’t have appointments, he is usually pretty worn out by about 3:00…which is one of the times he will make calls from the bed until he can’t stay awake. If he makes arrangements to have you come over…please try to let me know. He is always excited to see ya’ll. But…He still tends to forget to tell me…or remember that he might not be home…or who he has invited - when. I know you all have his best interest at heart, so please remember that he is easily over stimulated; especially when he is tired and he becomes very anxious. Which in turns makes me anxious. Sorry, but I take protecting Joe very seriously. I love him. I know ya’ll do, too.

Joe sends his love along with mine.

Eternally Grateful - Chris Self