Friday, August 6, 2010

Hello everyone,

Thank you all who submitted pictures for Ashley's prayer blanket! I hear it was a great response! I can't wait for Ashley to see it. Thank you to Robert & Diana Olivarez and Deidra, Brittany and Joana Casas who visited Ashley on Monday. She enjoyed your visit and laughs.

During Wednesday's Conference meeting a lot was discussed and reviewed. It was decided to start Ashley on a medication to help her be more attentive and so she is not so distracted with everything around her. In ST- she worked on naming family and friends in pictures and did very well. Her swallowing is improving little by little. She is able to sing and recite the alphabet and count numbers. She has been a little more verbal with us. In OT, Ashley continues to work on upper strengthing and extension of the arms and shoulders and her release of objects with fingers has improved. In PT, she continues to do well in climbing additional stairs and is working on strengthing trunk by crawling on all fours and sitting on a large bouncy ball. Looks like a lot of fun because she started bouncing on it. Walking continues to strenghten, while held only by the back of her gate belt. Dr. Currie has not decided a discharge date as of yet. Possibly another two weeks because plans are in progress for outpatient therapy at Milestones in McAllen. We have heard a lot of good things about Milestones and look forward to meeting and working with them.

The Lord has a plan for Ashley and he is opening doors for her because of all your prayers, love and support that you give unconditionally. Today Thursday we had another blessed day. Ashley continued to do well and work hard in all her sessions. We were blessed by a great friendly visit from Heidi and her mom Sharon and brother Chris from Uvalde. Heidi is Ashley's friend who was also receiving rehab here with Ashley. Wow she looks Awesome!! She is walking and talking and eating all on her own. Thank you Lord for your continued love and beautiful work on our girls. You bless us everyday with every hug and kiss we share with our loved ones. Please continue your prayers and praying the rosary for our Ashley. We will be home soon!

We have met another mom and with daughter from Brownsville and another mom with daughter from Mission. We ask for your prayers for them as well.

Thank you and we love you all very much!