Today Paige took a turn for the better.  She rested peacefully last night in what seemed to be more natural sleep.  When her doctors arrived at seven, they brought a bit of food instead of the dreaded tube.  By midday, Paige was ready for her first pureed lunch.  This afternoon, she had a relaxed and lucid conversation with a friend.  This evening she smiled broadly for the first time and blew out her cheeks to make a funny face.

Once again your support has been tremendous.  The comments here continue to delight us all. An avalanche of cards arrived by post, along with many cards and greetings from Kent, including one from the boys hockey team and one from the boys and girls swim teams.

Ryan returns to Kent tonight.  He carries with him the heavy burden of our nominating him as the Kent ideal.  Ryan is calm and strong, witty and patient, giving and forgiving, scholar and athlete.  He has been by Paige's side day and night, rarely leaving the hospital.

Ryan has had a magical effect on Paige and has been very instrumental in her recovery.  He has communicated constantly with the Kent community through hundreds of calls and text messages.  He has endured stressful conditions and sleepless nights and days, all with good spirits.  He is a true gentleman.