Day 290 – FOX national news story

Hi Everyone, I am so grateful to Fox News. The talent of our producer was evident in his ability to edit 9+ hours of footage to 3 minutes giving the audience a compelling story. We are hoping that Corey’s story will reach the media and political arena’s to be the...

Day 288 – a “real” chair

Hi Everyone, Those of you who know Corey will not be surprised by tonight’s post. Those of you, who are getting to know Corey via these pages, I’d like to assure you that this young woman has full cognitive and strategic abilities! We didn’t have a nurse today so Mom...

Day 287 – 1st word for the 2nd time

Hi Everyone, Today was the day…a “Hi” with sound! Not once or twice, but half a dozen times on command! Corey has been mouthing the word for about a week now. The last few days I stroke her throat from her trach scar up towards her chin encouraging the sound. She...

Day 286 – “she’s today’s miracle”

Hi Everyone, Corey’s debut is postponed again…but only until Monday. FOX needed to postpone due to a scheduling conflict with the reporter. Baring any “major breaking news” the segment will air on Monday night. Of course I reminded him that Corey’s progress is the...

Day 285 – Yell at Mom

Hi Everyone, Corey had a good day. Her nurse and coach were working on vocalizing. I received a call from them to listen in. The command was to ‘Yell at Mom’…most of what I initially heard was heavy breathing as Corey was trying and then it was followed by a sound....