Ellie & Jay

Well, this post makes me just smile:) Ellie has been with my parents for the past week and is staying for another! She is not only my daughter but she is a grand daughter, niece, cousin, and friend. Jason and Ellie have always been close. She was his first niece! Jason is so great with children and always has a smile on his face when he is around them. I hope we can all see how a child's presence can heal the soul!

RIdes, swim, and a book?

I was just with Jay for a few days, and no pics...sorry! Well I love seeing him every few weeks because I like seeing his progress. His speech is getting better. He still uses his spell board to have conversations with you. He is swimming 3 times a week, which is great! They do a great job with Jason and he loves it! He can walk in the pool with some assistance, which looks so good! It is weird to see him "upright" I forgot how tall he was! He got fitted for some new splints for his hands because he was progressing so well! My mom is burning the candle at both ends with Jason and is doing such a great job! She is up early...which if you know my family, we don't do early! But, she is doing it! Jason is getting the "Rides" to come and pick him up in the mornings, which is nice. Jason just laughs and shakes his head sometimes. He tells me this is temporary! ha! But he enjoys all the drivers that come to pick him up. He has a story to tell about all of them! Someday you will see Jason's book in bookstores. Keep your eyes out!

Aquarium

Jason at the...Monterey Bay Aquarium! Wished I could have been with him! My kids love that place! My mom took him and by the looks of it he was in heaven just looking out at the ocean. His favorite! We are coming up on a year after his accident. It is hard to believe it has been a year already. Probably the toughest for my family. Jason is here to stay and as my mom would say hopefully ready to leave and move on his own someday! What a relief that will be, to have him independent and not so reliant on others. In times like this we need to thank God every day for our healthy bodies and what we are able to do with them! Message of the day: "We only get one body...so take care of it!"

Happy 23rd Jay!

Jason had his birthday on Saturday. I am sorry for being late on the posting, we have been busy. He had lots of visitors for his b-day and by the looks of it he watched his sky diving tape from Senior year! I will have my mom give you all the details, but just wanted to post some quick pics. Our cousin Jenny and Aunt Gaye went down for the day! Aunt Gaye you are awesome! She has been with Jay every step of the way! What a great sister to my mom! Thanks to all who came and wished him a happy b-day! Can't wait to see what he looks like next year.