Saturday, November 19, 2011

Saturday, November 19th

Yesterday and today we celebrated Donald and Erika's 11th birthday.  We got to go swimming last night with Tim, Kaylee, Jesse, Juliana, PJ and 2 classmates.  Then we had a sleepover three girls upstairs three boys downstairs.  Tonight we had some of our Fairbanks family for a birthday celebration at home.  The Taylor's, Mondelli's, and Mellon's joined us.

I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.  I know this Thanksgiving I will be reflecting on how much our family has to be thankful for.  We have been blessed by God and so many people those close to us and those we've never met, but have touched our lives.

I am not going to blog next week, but please keep us in your prayers.  Brittany, Erika, Michelle, and I will be traveling to Seattle from December 4 - 9th for follow- up evaluations (and hopefully a little fun).



Sunday, November 13, 2011

Sunday November 13th

I realized this morning that I forgot to blog last night.  Erika had a successful return to full school days this week.  I think she is more tired than she likes to admit, but it is a good tired.  She continues to work hard in PT and is looking forward to getting to go swimming this Friday to celebrate her 11th birthday.  Please continue to pray for Erika's physical healing, but also for some of her anxieties to lessen.  She has been through a lot for a 10 year old to understand.

Brianna and Donald have been willing helpers (the majority of the time).  While they have healed physically I want to share how proud of them I am for their academic achievements through  this stressful time.  Brianna just received an award certificate for earning a 4.0.  Donald made a great gain in his reading (first time I remember having to change his IEP because he was reaching the goal).

Brittany continues to work hard in speech, OT, and PT.  She is also planning to take a history course through BYU.  She should start it in the next few weeks.  Brittany is doing well in her Algebra and Art class.  Brittany would like to return to school full time next semester.  This is a huge goal for her.  Prayers would be appreciated.  Her OT recommended she have further evaluation of her hand so she will be seeing her orthopedic Dr. on Tuesday please pray that no surgery will be required. 

I know I said I would post some new pictures and I will try soon.

Jennifer

Give all your worries to him, because he cares about you.
New Century Version I Peter 5:7