Day 144 – our team mantra

Corey, Sometimes when you make the effort to move ahead, all kinds of things will be there to push you back. We have to move ahead anyway. Whatever holds us back also compels us to build the strength and determination to move forward. I was talking with a friend...

Day 143 – still cooking

Hi Everyone, The nurses couldn’t wait to greet me tonight when I arrived. They all were ready to brag about their personal experiences with Corey today. Each one of them (as well as reports from the day crew) told stories of how Corey responded to their commands! This...

Day 142 – “ATTA” girl

Hi Everyone, Corey had a good day! I met with the case manager and we might be able to squeak out another week. She told me that team met today and the CRS score was 14! She has also consistently responded to “thumbs up” 5/5 and 4/5 times over the last few days…See,...

Day 141 – I heard your voice

“Your first word” Corey, each day your blue eyes become clearer. The visual connection is stronger and we know it’s no longer an empty stare. As you listen to us, we wonder what your thoughts are. Even though you cannot say a word, we know you desperately want to be...

Day 140 – hold onto your hat and your focus

Hi Everyone, It was an incredibly windy day! All I could think of was calling Auntie Em and asking her to get Toto because it was time to get out of Kansas! When I dressed Corey for the day I thought it only appropriate that she wear her ruby slipper socks....