Tuesday, February 5, 2008

February 5th

Ashley was out on the town this last weekend. We went to the high school girls' sectional swim meet to root on Ashley's former team mates. It was a great time and Ashley thoroughly enjoyed it. On Sunday she attended her first church mass since being home.

This week Ashley will have therapy on four verses five days a week and next week she will be in out patient therapy five days a week.

We continue to make Ashley's temporary quarters a bit more comfortable moving furniture in. We continue to hear encouraging feedback from Ashley's therapists and we continue to see positive signs. Ashley is moving more frequently when asked which shows that she is gaining more control of her motor skills. She still has a long way to go, but she shows no signs of letting up.

At this point we are getting cabin fever. We would love to get outside and take some walks in the neighborhood. Hopefully we won't have to wait long.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey Ash!

It was great seeing you this weekend. I'm so glad you could fit me into your busy schedule! You were everywhere! I was so happy for you that you got to get out and see places. And seeing the girls swim--- yay!!!

Your new room looks great, your smile and the pink brighten up the room and give it the Ashley Touch!

I can't wait to come back in a couple of weeks. Nick has her competition soon, and I'll be home for that. I want to see your smiling face again!

Keep up the amazing work, keep up the progress! You're doing so well. You looked so good!!

I love you!
XoXo,
Emily*

Anonymous said...

Hey Ashley!

I'm so glad to hear that things are going well with you. I check the blog everyday to see if there are any new updates about your progress. It's wonderful news that you are out and about and enjoying things with friends and family. I wish I was in town, then I could come and visit with you for a bit! I hope that you got the letter I had sent to you when you were in Chicago a while ago. I contine to pray for your progress every day and I will continue to do so! Take care, get better, and God Bless!

Your friend,
John Grashoff

Anonymous said...

Hi Ashley,
How great that you got out of the house! I'm sure there were lots of people who were very happy to see you. Well, it's countdown time for Grandma and Grandpa's arrival. They'll be here in 7 days. We're excited to see them. It's our midwinter break, so we'll be heading your way too. The kitten (Mittens) is working out good so far. Angela is so happy to have a pet, that I hope I can continue to tolerate her. I actually think I kind of like her (the cat that is). I'm glad to hear you have therapy almost everyday, if anyone can handle it, you can! We'll see you in about a week. Love, aunt Lynn

Anonymous said...

Ashley,
Happy to hear you are getting out and about. I can't wait to see you next week,it has been to long. Alex and Jess are going to see if they can get the weekend of March 1 off. Is Austin going to be around? Jess is thinking about joining the swim team this summer, keep your fingers crossed. I believe next week Alex is going to shadow a pilot, his teacher is setting it up with a friend of hers. She told Alex he needs our permission to fly with the pilot. I said I'll only give permission if I can go-haha. See you soon Love Aunt Beth

Anonymous said...

Ashley,
I talked to Aunt Lynn and she told me you were standing up with your dad's help, that is so cool. Keep up the good work. Grandma and Grandpa are going freeze when they get here. I bet they don't have winter coats with them. They may have to go to the lake and get some warm clothes. See you soon, Love Aunt Beth