We now have a new Deputy in our house. Yesterday, Matthew was Deputized in the Town of Lewis. He went on his very first patrol and captured the "Lollipop Bandits" . His reward..... close to 1000 DumDum lollipops . He had a very adventurous afternoon and smiled from ear to ear. His favorite part of the "Capture" was spraying the Bandits with training "Pepper Spray" :). We can't thank the Essex County Sheriff's Office enough for making this day so special. It will definitely be remembered .

Matthew's formula rate is up to 59 ml/hr since Friday evening. His belly is quite distended and his urine has decreased even more than normal. Yesterday, his hands were puffy . This rate might be pushing Matthew past his fluid limit. We may have to back down a bit and see if he can adjust.

Matthew's follow-up team meeting in Boston is on April 29th. Terry and I are planning on attending. It will be a busy week for us . Boston on Sunday and Monday; Bradley has surgery on his foot on Wednesday ; Confirmation on Friday for Bradley; celebration party on Saturday; and back to Boston on Sunday and Monday for more appointments.