More family visits!

Our cousin Aimee came to visit Jason last weekend. She brought her darling baby who just turned 1! Jay got to visit with family and enjoy the little ones! Jacob went with the twins for an overnighter trip. It means a lot to Jay to have family come and visit. Once again we are amongst the holiday season and I hope we can enjoy having Jason home and family around. It is still difficult at times but this is the season of hope and faith and I know Jason is trying and has a lot of people behind him who believe in him.

Under Water

I have not seen Jason go under water yet but obviously he is doing it just fine! What a great accomplishment! Great for breath control which will help his speech! My brother Michael and his wife Lisa came to visit my parents and Jay. I heard that Lisa helped out a ton and enjoyed watching Jay at swimming and therapy. Jason loves having Michael come to visit and demanded a hug right when he saw him! I missed them this trip but next time for sure!

Jason's cousin Jenny and Michelle stopped in for a visit last week. Jenny and Jason are 3 months apart and grew up together! They were so cute and are still close till this day. I honestly think you could pay Jason to sit and listen to you! He always has great input and advice. We enjoyed a quick visit this last weekend with Jay. I had my 10 year reunion so I didn't get to visit much but I could tell he has climbed his hill a little higher. He can stand so much better, almost by himself! His confidence and courage still has room to grow but he is getting there! Jason and Whitney babysat my kids while we went out to dinner with my parents! Whitney took some cute pics of Jay with the kids but I can't upload them, so I will keep trying. As much as no one wants to go through this type of recovery I am glad my children are here on this earth at this point in time to go through it with him and help put a smile on his face.

Visits

Jason went with my parents to visit Grandma Elsie on Sunday. Had a good time visiting and watching golf with Dad and Grandma. Our cousin Danielle and her mom Aunt Linda came to visit for a day at my parents house. Jason loves visitors and especially family coming! Thanks guys! I am grateful to all of you who have helped Jason along the way. "When we are in the service of our fellow beings we are are in the service of our God."

"Where in the world is Jay?"

Well, Jason has been busy this summer! Swimming 3 times a week, which he went under water for the first time last week! Physical Therapy in Capitola 3 times a week! His new P.T. sounds great and is ready to push Jason! Speech therapy up at community hospital one day a week and home speech therapy with Monique one day a week. His friend Whitney got 4 tickets to the Fray concert Saturday night up at Shoreline! So, me, Jacob, Jason and Whitney headed up! We ate dinner at Chevy's before in Mountain View, sat in awesome seats, ate cotton candy, and enjoyed the show and watching Jason. This was his first concert! Ever! As you can see Jason's main focus is his recovery while still having fun with friends and family! Our older brother Michael even came into town for a few days. We wished he lived closer! Jay really loves his family around and Michael always seems to make him laugh:) Jason enjoys visits so if you would like to stop by please do. Till next time, Rock on! ha:)

"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.