The week in review was eclipsed by an xray on Wednesday and a call on Friday from Paige's neurosurgeon. He confirmed, to Paige's great joy, that her big plastic cervical collar could finally come off.

This moment of emancipation was exciting. Paige's friends had signed every square centimeter of the white plastic shell, and the collar did help her posture. She had, however, been shocked at how many people stare openly at a person with a disability. Paige was ready to shed the shell, and she ripped it off immediately.

The collar's removal came with loads of health warnings, but Paige is far more comfortable and for the first time in six weeks she can sleep on her side. Now her visible injury is reduced to the peaked nob from the cracked clavicle. Ironically, the peak makes wearing a shoulder belt in the car painful.

Two days of neuropsychological testing should yield results some time in April. By then, we hope that Paige will have recovered right past any weaknesses that the tests may turn up.

Ryan's last hockey game this Saturday in Wallingford brought on a bit of nostalgia, but his team played an exciting game. Kent defeated the Wild Boars of Choate.

Many people who have followed Paige's recovery are shocked to see her walking around, let alone without her neck brace. Paige is almost caught up in her academic subjects and should finish her physical and speech therapy this week.

We thank you again for your prayers and support.