Update as of July 1st, 2007

Dear Friends and Family,

Many of you ask about Brett on a regular basis. It is always appreciated and uplifting to know that so many people care. Our family is indeed grateful for all of the support, prayers and encouragement from all of you. We have seen God at work in so many ways that it is hard to count.

Brett continues to battle pain but he seldom complains. We do ask for continued prayer support for relief in this area of his life.

He remains focused on getting back on the track and riding again. He has equipped his Honda Hawk and a TTR125 with left handed controls and has possible plans for a track day in July. Right now he is riding the TTR125 without his prosthetic arm and he has moved the gas throttle over to the left side but the throttle works backwards. He will fix it later. Check out the video on the blog of him riding around the yard!

Brett has discovered the fun of pistol shooting and has been practicing at the pistol range. He is also improving his bowling game and continues to work out at the gym.

We traveled to Foley and Gulf Shores over the Father’s day weekend and visited with my parents. Brett went swimming for the first time since the accident. I think he liked it but he did describe a strange feeling of his shoulder floating away from his body. It was good to see him do some underwater somersaults!

Stacey is working as a lifeguard this summer at the Ponderosa camp near Mentone but she comes home on the weekend to visit. I can tell that Brett and Stacey have grown closer since the accident.

We are trying to return to a normal routine as much as possible and we are thankful that God has sustained us this far.

Feel free to share this email and/or visit Brett’s blog at BrettCole.BlogSpot.com where I occasionally post pictures and videos.

I hope everyone is having a great summer and we wish a happy Fouth of July. We are thankful to live in America and for our freedom. God bless you.