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Howdy, this is Jason. People, I really notice, how so many people, take there health, for granite. Alot of people, walk, talk, and they still have, no direction. We dont realize, how lucky we are, to be american. Atleast, have a decent job, realize how lucky, you are, to be american. To many people, need to drink alchol, to have fun. Did we forget, how to have fun? Drinking is fun, but hard to moderate. Im becoming, slightly more independent. Im getting, in bed, alone. As well, as out. The next step, is to dress myself. Man, I lived 22 years, traditional. Very hard, to acept I had a acident. Very unreal, imagine all the sudden, you need help, with many things. Im not a baby, however the care I need, reminds me of a baby. Boy, if im a baby, babies are not ideal. Luckily, my parents are giving me, a chance.

Jay turns 24

Jason celebrated his 24th birthday amongst friends and family. We truly are celebrating his life and the fact that he is still here to celebrate his 24th b-day. Yes, we wish he could walk. Yes, we wish he could speak better. Yes, we hate seeing him struggle to do simple things a normal 24 year old can do. But, this year, I think our wish is that he continues to press forward and move on with his life. Jason, it is time you write an entry, so stay tuned, to hear from "The Jason Leach."

Burger!

Jason came to Fresno and look what he ate with Aunt Gaye!! "Dog House grill" cheesburger...yum!! Aunt Gaye and Jason had a pact that they would eat his first cheesburger with each other. He enjoyed eating a burger that wasn't "blended". We had a good time celebrating Ellie's b-day at the bowling alley, which Jason watched and cheered us on. I am headed to Monterey this week to be with Jay. Can't wait to see what he can do with me:) It's always different when someone else it taking care of you. Hopefully he can show me some skills! Jason is challenged right now with his recovery. It is hard, tough, and not easy to do things, but he just needs to keep trying. Our inner strength can get us farther than we think. I hope he can gain some more this week.

Springtime with Jay

It has been a month since I posted last! I will have pics to come but in the meantime I will tell you how things are on the Jason front. Although still in a wheelchair almost 2 years later, Jason is still making progress.

First:

He eats anything and everything! This is a big deal because if you remember back a few months ago Jason was still having some foods "mashed" or some not even attempted yet. Steak, pizza, hamburger, you name it, he is all over it....and for a guy this is huge!

Second:

Jason has obviously had a life changing experience not only for himself but for his family. Although he still struggles with his speech, he is clear on where he stands spiritually. He understands that God needs to be in his life in order for him to get better. He understands that with his help all things are possible.

Lastly:

Jason has people pulling for him. Colleen is his "massage therapist/reflexology", Irvine is his swim instructor/floor work, Jason is his physical therapist, Monique/hospital=speech therapy, mom is everything, dad is supportive, and Jason is benefiting from all of you!

Jason has had a few opportunities to go from his bed to his chair all by himself. This is huge! He is proud of it but needs to do it more often. He can stand all by himself holding on to something. This is huge!

Pictures to come, Jason is still making progress after almost 2 years and this is why we don't give up. "Slow and steady wins the race!"

March Already?!!

Sorry it has been a while since a post. I have received pics of Jason from his swim instructor via his i-phone but I can't seem to download them! So, I will see Jason this weekend and take pics. Jason and I have been talking quite a bit via facebook. It is great to hear him in his writing since his speech is still a struggle for him. New things for Jason include:

-Sitting on the medicine Ball

-Standing up a lot more

-Being home without the "parentals"

-writing a lot more on facebook

I am excited to see him and our grandparents! I will post pics soon. I think I will have Jason write my next post!

Floor work

Jason is now doing floor work at home with his swim instructor. His swim instructor suggested he do some floor work to get more trunk control etc. It is great to see him sitting up by himself on the ground, as I remember he could barely hold his head up a year ago! Slow and steady wins the race, right?! Keep it up Jay it's only January 2010 and he has already made progress!