December 2008

Sorry for the long time since I've updated her site. I usually communicate with most of you on a regular basis so I forget to update. Not too much has been happening. Stacey lost another tooth and now she is missing her two front teeth which is pretty special esp. at Christmas time. We were donated a Vita-Mix blender so that I can blenderized some regular food for her so that she isn't getting just formula. She still eats some by mouth but not much as usual and with 4 teeth missing in the front of her mouth eating and drinking has become more difficult. We have a genetic appointment on the 24th of March. I don't remember if I mentioned that several of Stacey's doctors are thinking that she has a genetic condition. She is doing sooo great at school. She is really starting to think alot about things. She asked me last night without prompting "mom what do you want for Christmas" and I said "I just want for you to be happy" and her reply was "Awww that's sweet" It was so amazing that she was thinking and answering appropriate meaningful questions. She even made a friend in her mainstream class which is also amazing and without promting or proding she asked me if she could have her friend over for a play date. We are very excited about this Christmas. Stacey has all kinds of questions and answers in her springboard about Christmas and she has been talking up a storm with it. The therapist finally ordered the mount for her wheelchair. It is an arm that will attach to the wheelchair and the arm will hold the springboard. Very exciting. We got a lift on our van. It only lifts the powerchair. But I am ok with that. the ramp we were using was so heavy and had sharp edges that cut me numerous times. We are very thankful for it. We got it donated via a grant. Stacey was in the SanMarcos Christmas parade and pulled a wagon with a snow/sand girl in it that the girls made. You know if you have to be in a wheelchair you might as well make the best of it and have fun. The video is attached. It's short but cute. Sunny and I are doing great no new news from us. we hope that you all have a blessed Christmas. Enjoy your families and give them all big hugs.

God Bless,
Cherice, Stacey and Sunny