Merry Christmas

We were able to visit Jason before Christmas! Michael, Lisa, Jake and I all went and had a great time with Jay. He was very excited to see us and smiled the whole time. We got to see him do occupational therapy and speech therapy. They said he did great and even better than he has because family was there. He was motivated! He really wanted to show us what he could do. He is doing great at his new facility. In fact, just last night they asked Jay if he wanted to go to the movies with the guys... and he said yes! So, Jason is finally getting a taste of the "real world" and back to the realities of life. His speech is getting better. Favorite word so far is "mom" and "home". He is experimenting with his voice more and more and can get  quite loud sometimes! His laughs are the best because you see him truly feeling joy. Jason had quite a few visitors over the Christmas break. The Conroys came, who are friends of ours from church. They are a great couple with two adorable girls and have been there for Jay. The best part of their visit was when they asked Jason if he remembered his home phone number. They had him point to the numbers and low and behold Jason remembered it! The Conroys wanted to call my parents but didn't know my parents phone number so when they called they said you will never believe who told us your phone number?!! Jason! The Dongs came to visit Jay as well, and the Nielsons. The Nielsons have never met Jay, but know us and my parents through church. They have been awesome in keeping up with Jason's progress and sending pics from her boys, and get well cards. I know Jason feels so much love around him. He really wants to come home and we know it will be sooner than later! The year 2009 is going to be a new year for Jason filled with endless possibilities!