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...

1yr; Day 677 – define HOPE

Hi Everyone, Physically Corey is making very good progress. Today she and Natalie walked 253 feet! It was the most fluid walk to date. Coach Elaine was surprised to see Corey spontaneously lifting her arm to participate in the game we were playing. Coach Laura was...

1yr; Day 674 – OUR behavior has to change

Hi Everyone, We had a very full day at the gym. Corey’s sessions were planned in ½ hour increments which helped the day fly by. We began with Coach Kate and Coach Laura for Speech. The ladies have been working with Corey on swallowing thins (water, milk, juice). In...