Day 284 – Rage Stage

Hi Everyone, Our little energizer bunny was wiped out tonight! She has been much more alert and demanding more stimulation. When she is not engaged, she exhibits the signs of the agitation stage in the Ranchos Los Amigos Scale. This is not a negative reaction. In fact...

Day 283 – the “rules” MUST change

Hi Everyone, Corey had a busy day. She was well behaved with her feeding tube. Just to be safe I purchased an abdominal belt to wrap around her torso so she can not access the feeding tube. Let’s hope the Velcro holds tight! Today was the last day for therapy from the...

Day 282 – reason I color my hair

Hi Everyone, Never a dull moment in our house! Corey must have liked our weekend adventure and decided she wanted another. Do you remember Houdini; the magician that could dislocate his shoulders and elbows to contort himself free from any bondage. Many thought of him...

Day 281 – 1st road trip

Hi Everyone, Although we are living with the greatest challenge of our lives; we still have to live each day to the fullest. I made a promise to Corey that we will not be stuck living within the same four walls and this weekend we had our first excursion. Friday I...

Day 278 – sit stand

Hi Everyone, Many of you have posted that you can’t wait for the morning to read Corey’s daily progress. Tonight, I couldn’t wait to write it! I arrived home from work at 6pm in time for my shift. Sharise and Corey were waiting for me in the kitchen. The two of them...