Ashley had a great weekend that was full of surprise visits! On Saturday her dear friend Christopher Granando from ENHS and his parents surprised her. Christopher is also the friend that made the "promise walk" from the Edinburg Children's Hospital to the San Juan Shrine back in June. On Sunday she had a surprise visit from Mrs. Mimi Romero and daughter Grace. Mrs. Romero works at B.L.Garza Middle School (Ashley's former middle school) and Grace attends Norma Linda Trevino Elementary. Ashley later took pictures with her brother Adrian, Dad & Mom. Later that afternoon she was visited by her dear friend Aj Huerta from EHS and his family, Adolfo, Mryna & Ty. That evening she was visited by her Olivarez Grandparents David & Elva & uncle Davis & cousins Davis Jr. & Juliet & friend. Ashley was very excited and happy to see everyone. Also thank you to the Donato Salinas Jr. family and her Uncle Andy & Aunt Roni & family for visiting during the week.
Ashley shows stronger legs when walking as you can see on the separate post of video from Thursday. She was walking "SiSi" a Shih Tzu therapy dog. In the back you can see Ashley's doctors, Dr. Currie on left and on right Dr. Colbert. Her speech is still quiet. On Saturday Dr. Moe came to examine her vocal cords with a scope cam and said everything looked good. No signs of paralization. It may just take time for her to work her vocal cords and strengthen them again and for her strong cough to clear. Her swallow of liquids and small soft food bites continue to improve. During Mass she is very attentive to the Priest and the persons doing the readings. She also joins in to hold hands during the Lord's Prayer and takes communion very well. We have started talking to her about going home and she told us "I want to Go Home".
Ashley's vail bed was removed a week ago and has been sleeping very well at night. She is also using her head to answer "yes" and "no." She follows commands very well when asked to close her and/or squeeze our hand. She can also hold an object in her hands for a long time and she is able to put on her shoes during therapy. Last night while watching a movie, I loved to watch and hear her and her dad laugh out loud. Ashley is so AWESOME and she glows everyday and it's because the LORD is there beside her. He shows us that we are going to be just fine. Live in the present not the past or future!
Thank you all for your continued support and prayers. Please do not stop! We ask you to love one another and hug and kiss your children everyday. Put the Lord first in your lives for He is our leader every morning when we open our eyes. Everything we have is because He allows us to have it. Live and learn from us! Be strong and positive in everything you do. Take care of the hungry, poor & the sick for they are the Lord's people. Give without expecting anything in return for you will receive many blessings from our KING!
Love you all very much!
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