It took eleven months but Ashley finally got back in the pool!
On Saturday Ashley took a 'dip' in the Markley's pool. As you can see from the posted picture she sat on a step and got to feel the sensation of pool water on her legs for the first time in too long.
We won't be venturing further into the pool until after she has a chance to use the therapy pool and we get feedback from the therapists. Even so, just being able to sit in a swim suit and feel that water on her legs made Ashley's weekend. Since she was eight years old she never spend more than a month away from the pool.
This was just the start we are looking forward to Ashley moving her legs and getting a renewed fell for the water. We are confident that it will be a positive step in her therapy.
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
5 comments:
Ah, home sweet home! Nothing quite like getting back to your favorite thing! I'm glad to see that you're getting into new territory faster and faster.
-Adam W.
Ashley
How nice to see you in the pool. What a great smile!! We can't wait to see you. Love Aunt Beth, Uncle Craig, Alex and Jess
Hooray! Back in the water. Seeing you in the pool brought a big smile to our faces too. We love you, Aunt Lynn, Uncle Stan and Angela
Ashley,
I am so glad that you are back in the pool.
Your positive attitude and terrific work ethic throughout all of these years are paying dividends now. They are seen in your steady improvement and terrific smile!
God bless,
E. Martin
Ashley--
That is so crazy! After I left from your house, sometime last week, I thought, "I wonder if we can take Ashley to a pool so she can get her feet wet?"
Lo and behold, next I hear, you're in the pool! That's so wonderful, I'm so happy for you!
Can't wait to see you this week! Are you excited to hear about Bella and Edward?
I love you!
XoXo,
Emily*
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