by Marie Beattie | May 29, 2013 | Archives
Hi Everyone, Another first! Corey has been independently typing on the Ipad for a little over a month. One of the fascinating yet challenging discoveries we are working through is Corey’s ability to read. She can now recognize the letters of the alphabet and find them...
by Marie Beattie | May 28, 2013 | Archives
Hi Everyone, We were soooo close to a new first today! Normally we see Natalie on Monday and Thursdays but with the holiday we had PT this afternoon instead. Natalie began with extensive matte work. Our home routine is good but doesn’t compare to Corey working...
by Marie Beattie | May 27, 2013 | Archives
Hi Everyone, Technically it was Memorial Day but for me it was Mother’s Day. The kids came home on Friday and declared “kids weekend”…no one under 30 allowed! I found a room in a small town near the Chesapeake not too far from home (just in case I had to get back ~...
by Marie Beattie | May 22, 2013 | Archives
Hi Everyone, Thank you for your encouraging notes. This journal has been a great source of love, friendship, support, encouragement and Hope for our family. As you know from your own lives, some days are just plain hard. But as Corey says, “If I can make it to...
by Marie Beattie | May 21, 2013 | Archives
Hi Everyone, We managed to get a few hours sleep last night but climbed back into the ring this morning. I had to break the circuit at one point, stepping out of Corey’s room into the hallway. As she screamed for me I stood against the wall, closed my eyes, and...