posted 03-20-2001 07:17 AM                  

It was a pleasure to meet Patrick & Jim Foster & all their family. I think Patrick got to ride around the TMS track with JP.

posted 03-21-2001 06:49 AM                  

That means Patrick rode in the World's Fastest Prowler....

posted 03-21-2001 09:53 PM                  

May I add sincere thanks for everyone's generosity regardless of how it was expressed. Patrick got a big kick out of the bullet hole decals, he told another student he was in a rough neighborhood down there. Special thanks to David & Erika (Erika was most creative, you know what I mean), Paul & Jody, Joe Bob, CJ, Laddie, JP, Debbie & Cecil, Jay Harris, Danny & Kim, Phill & Debbie, Pauley, but especially Gary C.
Mr. Prowlerman, we appreciate the concern you have shown for Patrick, from the first offer of 'blasting out to Oklahoma in case no one else can make it' to calling personally when Patrick was in the hospital, to buying dinner for our whole entourage Saturday night. All of you have touched our lives in such a positive way. Patrick has learned much from your and your colleagues' example of selfless generosity. There are many others whom we have not met that have contributed toward Patrick's self esteem, as well. What you have done may be small to you, but for an exceptional little boy with normal aspirations and an uncooperative body you have done something great. I have one request, if I may. Could the POA do something to further the research now carried on by the MDA?? Jerry Lewis recently went before congress requesting funds from the government for research. The MDA has done its own research during the past 50 years without government money. Their genetic research has isolated the gene that causes MD, but fixing the gene is quite complicated as every gene of every cell must be repaired. I understand that they are making great strides but much more research money is needed, which is why Jerry Lewis is trying to involve the government. We would appreciate any support you can give them. Again, we thank all of you for taking the time to help Patrick and by reading these posts.
Jim