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June 2005
Chris just recently joined the SUCCESS Day Program. He was excited to be working along side his brothers at the various volunteer sites. Chris has always been such an enthusiastic volunteer and the SUCCESS Day Program has a variety of places where Chris' services are needed. Chris will continue with his Coastline College classes in the fall. In his spare time Chris enjoys visiting us and hanging out with his brothers. We know we will be calling on Chris very soon to be our official "hospital visitor" as some of the younger boys have up-coming scheduled surgeries requiring some in-patient care. We know we can depend on Chris to be there any time night or day to support his brothers and our family.

Chris and Jonathan enjoy attending Church together and are attempting to get a Bible Study established at their home. In the mean time, Chris and Jonathan are looking into residential Christian retreats for week or two during the summer.

We are really proud of Chris. Since living outside of our family home, and receiving Supported Living Services, he has really grown up. Chris is learning how to budget his money and how to complete some basic banking. Chris is also learning how to do his own laundry and how to keep his home tidy.

Chris receives support from our good friend, Jeanne. Jeanne and Chris are roommates. She supports Chris 24-hours a day, and teaches him how to be as independent as he is able. She helps with his menu planning, scheduling and attending his medical appointments, and many other tasks that Chris needs to live in his own home. We surely appreciate Jeanne's commitment to Chris and we look forward to watching his continued progress toward increased independence.

Chris in the MYART production of Oliver! (click photo to enlarge photo in a new window)

Chris and Anthony getting ready to make their next delivery
for Meals on Wheels in Midway City.

Chris Is Who They Call Chris & Jonathan Silcock  & Dave Nachmanoff May 30, 2005 Chorus: When his brothers are in the hospital Chris is who they call Sitting by their bedside patiently Or waiting in the hall He was there for Barry, there for Justin, And he was there for Paul When his brothers are in the hospital Chris is who they call When Paul went in for surgery It was his first time He was scared to leave his brothers But Chris said, “You’ll be fine” “I’ll be here when you wake up I’ll hold your hand and smile We won’t leave you here alone We’ll be with you all the while (repeat Chorus) Now Justin needs dialysis They kept him overnight Chris was with him all day long Made sure he was alright The staff they got to know them both They knew Chris helped him heal So sometimes they would offer Chris A break and a hot meal (Repeat Chorus) Bridge: Justin and Paul, finally came home We lost Barry, but he was never alone (Repeat Chorus)

September 2004
Christopher (26) had a busy summer 2004 as usual. The best part of the summer, Chris says, was the big birthday bash he shared with his brother Dylan (4). Chris loves the fact that he and Dylan share the same birthday. Throughout the summer, Chris kept a positive attitude in spite of his mobility problems. As a wheelchair user, Chris is completely dependent on his wheelchair to get around. Chris worked very hard all summer trying to get his wheelchair fixed. His wheelchair was in the shop almost every other week. Finally the repair people said the could not be repaired any further and we began working with our insurance to get Chris a new wheelchair. We are happy to report that we have received over half of the funding required make the co-payment toward the purchase a new power wheelchair for Chris. We appreciate all of the donors who helped support Chris. Once Chris receives his new power wheelchair these frustrating and unpredictable wheelchair breakdowns should be history!

Even with constant wheelchair breakdowns Chris managed to visit with Barry in the hospital at least five days a week. Chris has returned to Coastline Community College as a part-time student for the Fall semester. He will also return to his volunteer work at the local elementary schools once school resumes. SEPTEMBER 2004

FEBRUARY 2004: Chris has also taken on the role as “personal trainer” for our dogs. Chris was instrumental in helping Charlie (formally “Fat Bassett”) shed over 30 pounds in the excess weight he carried when he joined our family. Every day Chris walks all of the dogs around the neighborhood for at least two hours!  The dogs love Chris so much that he can barely visit the house without the dogs going crazy.