1yr; Day 688 – Thank God for Caitlin

Hi Everyone, Tonight the first line of my gratitude list reads “Thank GOD for Caitlin”! Caitlin is the closest person to Corey other than me. She normally works two jobs and a day off is very rare. Not only did she have today off, she offered to go with Corey and me...

1yr; Day 718 – Lean on others

Corey, Never be afraid to lean on others… “When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure” ~ Peter Marshall “Woman are like teabags. They don’t know how strong they are until they are...

1yr; Day 687 – learning the “Awakening Phase”

Hi Everyone, I wish this first line could read “our absence was the result of an impromptu vacation to an all inclusive resort”…alas, it can not. We are on the front line of the “Awakening Phase” (that is my non-clinical label). This journal has been an invaluable...

1yr; Day 681 – Developmental lessons

Hi Everyone, Today was a busy day filled with some interesting firsts! We continue to fine tune Corey’s schedule as we try to find the best combination of sessions, arrival/start times as well as length and frequency of rest times strategically placed within the day....

1yr; Day 678 – her room and her Phillies

Hi Everyone, It’s been a big day for Corey… We had help to move all of Corey’s furniture from the family room upstairs to her bedroom. It’s official; she’s back in her room! We are keeping the hospital bed in the family room for morning and afternoon naps, but Corey...