"Lopez's"

Our Aunt Penni (my mom's sister) was able to visit last week from Oregon. Who would have thought that my mom and her used to pull each other's hair?!! ha, no seriously they are such great friends! I see how sisters can really rely, help and encourage one another. They all hated to see her go! They took Jay to his first restaurant, "Lopez's" in Monterey. It is a great Mexican restaurant for those ever in Monterey! If you know our family we are half mexican...because we eat it soo much!...just look at my Dad, ha-ha!! Jay ate fish and refried beans, by the looks of it, he liked it. Must feel good to be out and eat "non pureed" food. Happy days ahead:)

Fourth of July

Here is Jason's Fourth of July: Fire buddies came from the Academy! They are awesome! Thanks for coming you guys. Jason misses the "One Heart, One Strength" bonding and he was so impressed to see everyone's successes post fire Academy. I worked with Jay on Friday. I got him on the bike in the garage...not for long, but at least we tried it. He is very unstable and unbalanced when he shifts his weight away from his center. He just needs to practice more and get his confidence up. He needs to get out of his "comfort zone" which is hard for all of us to do! Whitney came over for the fourth. She is such a great friend to Jason. She makes Jason feel "normal" and wants to help out in any way she can. Thanks Whit! Always nice to put your arm around a girl! ha! He continues to say he will be seeing himself on the beach next year walking, so this is a good goal with Jason. At times I feel sad for Jason because he had accomplished so much right before his accident. I wonder what "could have been" just as others do I am sure. But, I know that on this earth our lives have a purpose and I hope Jason can ultimately help others. He has seen and my family has seen all the good works that you all have done with Jay. Your service is what stands out! Thank you.