Tuesday, October 14, 2014

What a great day! Parker had all 3 therapies back to back this morning and he did awesome in all 3. He is beginning to lift his own head and we even did a little tummy time today. With how his head was lolling last week I didn't know if he would ever hold it up. He also moved his head to look directly at a toy before he reached for it and grabbed it. He is also focusing on us and toys more. I am really encouraged. Then Sea World came to the hospital today and we got to see re...al penguins waddle down the halls. We might be on channel 8 news, but we may not have stuck around long enough. I also had two wonderful friends come to visit which was delightful.
Then I have known a changing of the guard (Grandma's) was going to happen for a while, but I didn't know when or how and within less than 1 hour of texts and calls today everything is arranged perfectly. I have THE best mother, in-laws, and friends a girl could ever ask for. Then I made a dreaded call to my insurance about a bill that didn't get processed and they were AMAZING to work with and even called the provider while I was on hold. My baby feel asleep in my arms, my kids and husband are coming to visit tonight and I have wonderful book to read (Gifted Hands). I am feeling very blessed today. :)
 
What a great day! Parker had all 3 therapies back to back this morning and he did awesome in all 3. He is beginning to lift his own head and we even did a little tummy time today. With how his head was lolling last week I didn't know if he would ever hold it up. He also moved his head to look directly at a toy before he reached for it and grabbed it. He is also focusing on us and toys more. I am really encouraged. Then Sea World came to the hospital today and we got to see real penguins waddle down the halls. We might be on channel 8 news, but we may not have stuck around long enough. I also had two wonderful friends come to visit which was delightful. 

Then I have known a changing of the guard (Grandma's) was going to happen for a while, but I didn't know when or how and within less than 1 hour of texts and calls today everything is arranged perfectly. I have THE best mother, in-laws, and friends a girl could ever ask for. Then I made a dreaded call to my insurance about a bill that didn't get processed and they were AMAZING to work with and even called the provider while I was on hold. My baby feel asleep in my arms, my kids and husband are coming to visit tonight and I have wonderful book to read (Gifted Hands). I am feeling very blessed today. :)

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  1. Robyn Thomas Swenson, Jennifer Swenson Butikofer, Cindy Thompson, Ben Peisch and 115 others like this.

    Julie Fairbanks Sewell Best update. xx

    Kelley Drury Birrell YAY!!!! I love this! SO much good in your life, and I'm so grateful you are focused on it instead of the frustrations. What fun to see penguins in the hospital! I'm thrilled to hear that Parker is beginning to hold his head up. This news is so HUGE and I am so grateful for it. It seems like positive steps are being made every day! Lots of love from the Kansas City Birrells. <3 <3 <3

    Nathan Hatch Love hearing that he's progressing well! So encouraging!

    Marne Prettyman Eggleston Fantastic news!

    Tami Aldama Wonderful! We have been praying so hard for his recovery! Love you! Thanks for the updates!

    Melody Clayton Exciting!!!

    Emily Rees Pierce Such great news! I am so glad things are going well!

    Cindy Jones Peay Great news and Loved that book! Good things ahead!

    Mike Anderson Ashley you are amazing! Keep holding on to the faith. Our thoughts and prayers are with little Parker and your whole family.

    Marissa Jensen Kaplan You are so positive, even during hard times. I love that about you!

    Whitney Gomez What a beautiful update! Thank you for always posting updates. It is hard to live so far from you while you are going through all of this. I just want to be able to hug you and help you more! I am so happy to hear all the progress! Xoxo

    Kira Durham Love this!

    Stephanie Marston This makes me happy:)

    Darrell Swenson http://www.cbs8.com/.../penguins-parade-through-rady...



    Penguins parade through Rady...
    Two SeaWorld penguins visited patients at Rady Children's Hospital Tuesday.
    cbs8.com|By Jeff Zevely


    Darrell Swenson Check out 1:32

    Laura Johnson Mendenhall We watched and saw Parker! So fun! What a great day.

    Jennifer Bradley Janda Oh how I love me some penguins and good news ;-)

    Amy Ward This sounds like way more than 2 steps forward! Hooray!

    Pat Drury Awesome!!

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