Ashley enjoyed her road trip to Valparaiso this weekend for her cousin's first communion. In fact we all did. She was even wide awake coming and going taking in all the sights.
It was another good week for Ashley. She did well in therapy and with a few medical/dental appointments thrown in. She was quite the cooperative patient which makes everything that much better.
Ashley started demonstrating an new skill yesterday. As we were finishing our dinner (Ashley has her 'pleasure feeding' with us) we asked if she wanted anything else and Mary noticed that Ashley appeared to make an intentional exaggerated blink with both eyes. "Could this be Ashley saying no?" Well we immediately started putting Ashley to the test...
Yes! or should I say No! Either way, Ashley is now using her button to say yes and she will blink to say no. It was quite exciting at the Harrington house last night as we salted Ashley with yes/no questions.
Thank you for your continued prayers for Ashley and us.
Ashley
ALS Walk
Joining the "I Sherwood Walk" for Aunt Donna
Go ND
There is nothing like game day at Notre Dame
Go IU
First time watching the game with Miles. He was always filming while a student.
Valpo Popcorn Fest
Hanging with Orville
TMA Camp in Kentucky
Ashley with Michelle and Jordan
A Great Day at the Pool Beats...
Hey, I'm working here!
Six Years Later... Still Motivated
The eyes and smile say it all
Way To Go Bro...
I taught him everything he knows
Ashley with Her Walker
Continuing her efforts to fully recover
Christmas in Florida
December on the Beach
Reporting for Beach Action
Someone has to enjoy it!
Ashley in Holly's Wedding
A whole lot of pretty
Go Bulldogs
Ashley & Miles Cheering on Wade and the Dogs
TMA Camp 2012
Dressed for the Western Theme
Proud Papa with Ashley
Keeping Dad Smiling
Spring 2012 in Chicago
The Sign Says it All!
February in Naples
Some of our WestWind Friends
January in Miami
Visiting George, Ileana, Ana & Tony
Always Connected
New Netbook keeps Ashley Connected even on Neighborhood Walks
Not now. I'm buzy.
Ashley Meets Dr. Lugo
Mary, Ashley, Pauline and Al Lugo (also an ADEM victim)
Let It Snow
Ashley and Mom Sledding
Imogene's Antlers
Ashley in a play with others using communication devices
Ashley standing and providing her own balance
How I Spent My Summer
Nothing Beats Being at the Lake
Ashley's Corrective Castings
A 3-4 week process to correct foot posture
Family Portrait on Serenade of the Seas
Recognize the backdrop? From a ship no longer with us
Ashley's Van
God Bless the hundreds that helped us get this van!
Christmas Morning
Tis the Season
Christmas Carols Pay a Visit
On the Treadmill at Therapy
Victory Junction Gang Camp
Mary and Ashley in the Village Area
Adam's Car
Ashley with our Crew Chiefs Katie and Matt
Two Important Men (and a dog) in Ashley's Life
Sandy, Dr. Kerr and Kazu
The Whole Family having Fun at Victory Junction
Ashley and Dr. Sim
Dr. Sim is the Medical Director of Victory Junction
Bowling at Victory Junction
On Horseback at Victory Junction Camp
Ashley after her first horse ride
Ashley Walking
She is working without a net!
Summer Tuesdays Friend's Night
Boating on Lake Freeman
Sandy & Austin at the Neuroimmunological Symposium
Sandy has done so much to guide and help us
Ashley Hits the Pool!!!
Ashley & Austin get a Mother's Day Hug
Ashley's St. Mary's Pals Visit
Andrea and Kelly Drop by before Heading Home
Ashley & Mom Watering the Flowers
Spring is here!
Ashley in Her Standing Frame
Ashley's Restored Smile
Dr. Teel's handy work has Ashley smiling as bright as ever!
Ashley gets a Visit from Emily
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Ashley's most prolific blog comment-maker checks out Ashley's new digs
Ashley and Mary react to the news they are coming home!
Ashley and her Dwenger High Pals
Ashley's award winning smile is back (no braces!)
Ashley and Mom at an RIC Live Christmas Music Event
An example of the Support Ashley is getting
One of several posters, cards and letters sent to Ashley as Christmas approaches
Ashley's view of Water Tower Place from Northwestern Hospital
Ashley's Christmas Tree
Transfering to a Car
This 'car' sits on the 12th floor of RIC
A Family Walk in Chicago
Along Lake Michigan with Mom & Dad
Ashley and Dad
At the Park with Mom and the Grandparents
View of Lake Michigan from Ashley's room at RIC
Early Birthday Party at Select
Nurse Carol (share's Ashley's B-day) and the staff celebrate
Ashley's View at Select in Ft. Wayne
Visitors during Therapy at Select
Ashley & Mary Fly in from Virginia
View from Ashley's room in Virginia
E-cards pinned up in Ashley's ICU room the first week in Virginia
6 comments:
Hi Ashley, saw pics your grandpa took of 1st communion party. Angela looks super, and so do You!
Think I've figured out how to use this blog.uncle dave doesn't help me much anymore because we fight:)
love you all and can't wait to see everyone.
A. Kathy
Hi Ashley, I did it! Now, (I don't know, lucky for you or not :) you'll be hearing from me.
a.k.xx
Dear Ashley,
We were all so happy to see you Sunday. Cute cat huh? Wonderful news that you are able to blink for no. Bet you will be doing that ALOT!!!! Time to brag, Alex was in the local paper today. He was choosen as outstanding student in his work study program. Now if I could only get him to work around the house!!! I'm so glad your first road trip was a success. We love you tons. Aunt Beth, Uncle Craig, Alex and Jess
Dear Ashley,
We all need to say "no" sometimes, so I'm very happy for you that you have come up with another way to communicate! Good work, as always from you. I can't tell you how wonderful it was to have you and your family here on Sunday. It was a special day for us, but even more so when we saw all of you in church. We love to hear of your progress and are always amazed by your determination.
Now, the cat is cute...don't listen to Aunt Beth. Love, Aunt Lynn, Uncle Stan and Angela
Ashley!!!!!!!!!! OK, I hope your dad tells you that there are a lot of exclamation points when he reads this because I am so super happy for you!! Another breakthrough, how wonderful! Good for you! Congratulations! Lots of other happy, yay phrases!! I cannot wait to see you, I am chomping at the bit to get home (yes, I apparently turned into a horse since I've been gone!).
I don't have a job yet, which is really wearing on my nerves, but I'm making sure that no matter what happens, I get to see you a lot (that is, if you'll see me!). As I'm writing this, I haven't taken any of my Finals yet (Wed, Fri, Sat), but we definitely have the Finals Atmosphere around the entire campus.
Keep up the fantastically amazing work, Ashley. I am so proud of you! AHH, ALMOST HOME!!!
I love you!
XoXo,
Emily*
PS. I'm happy to hear that your roadtrip went well, and that you got to soak in your family and a different location!! :)
Hi Ashley, you look wonderful, it's so great to have a blog to keep updated on your progress, maybe sometime this summer you can make it to the lake, we will keep you in our prayers and also keep watching for your progress, you have came so far from the beginning. Just hang in there and keep working hard at it. Your as beautiful as ever. love you,
Betty & Darrell at the lake. Oh, the pictures are wonderful too.
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