2yrs; Day 975 – ER visit = flashback

Hi Everyone, Everyday is an adventure! Today Corey had OT and PT. During the OT session we noticed Corey’s left arm was slightly swollen. (Truth is; we noticed Corey looking a little puffy all weekend but thought it was the heat and/or the possibility of a little...

2yrs; 8 months – Life is not a dress rehearsal

Hi Everyone, Tonight I was reminded to appreciate the little things. How many times did the day get away from me and I lost sight of what was most important; health, family and friends. A friend of mine lost her only sister this weekend. Our memory is our most...

2yrs; Day 970 – Corey’s texting

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...

2yrs; Day 969 – Almost standing

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...

2yrs; Day 968 – Kids weekend = caregiver respite

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 ~...

2yrs; Day 963 – if I can make it to bedtime

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...