October 10th is the day...

Not much to report here.

• Just wanted to let everyone know that Scilla will be going to Columbia to a rehab place on October 10. I am so excited for her and I know she will do well for the 6 weeks she will be there. She will be coming home on some weekends.

• I also plan to post pictures of her new, more accessible home, as soon as I can get by there and get some pictures. 
  
• She went to the Urorologist last week and they put her on a daily, small dose antibiotic and a probiotic to help with her  frequent Urinary tract infections.
• She also keeps talking about feeling things, but I am not sure what to think; but I take it as it comes because after all I do pray daily for her healing and restoration and who knows what God has in store for her.

I know this is not too interesting, but I wanted to give an update. Emma is doing great also; she had a CT scan to make sure her shunt is working as it should and there is a really cute video on her blog of her eating applesauce and she appears to love it! and she also gives a glimpse of that beautifully, blessed smile.

Please continue to pray for Scilla and Emma.

"Walking in faith"

Didn't realize it had been so long....

Hello! I apologize to everyone for I did not realize that entire month of September has nearly passed and I haven't blogged. I have been super busy with working, remodeling projects around my house and just life in general.

   Scilla is doing great. She will be journeying to Columbia to a rehab facility on October 10 for a six week (I think) stay. I am excited for her because this facility will give her the tools and therapy necessary to become more independent.

   Also if everything goes as planned, which we will know for sure on Monday (9/27/10), she will be moving into a house and out of her apartment which she is also excited about.

     We are still trusting God and praying for a miracle, but we know he has the final say in this matter. But I a will not be satisfied with incompleteness; yes God has blessed us, but I am certain that he is not finished blessing me, my family, and friends. So I want become comfortable in my present state because God has greater things in store for us and the Evidence is clear.

     I pray continually for Scilla and Emma's healing; their names are consistantly in my mouth, as I give praise to God I thank him for them and I ask that you do the same.

"Walking in faith"

Not much going on around here...

  Hello everyone! I know, I know it has been 2 weeks since my last post;but not a lot has been going on around here lately.  Also the start of a new school year means a return to work for me. In addition to work, I am pursuing a second master's degree in mental health counseling in hopes of owning my own practice someday (thought about going for my PhD, but I am not into research...ha ha!) So if there are no entries for long periods, that is why.

 Scilla is doing VERY well and getting around well in her chair.

    Greg returned to work on Monday the 23rd and Angelic spent the night with her on Monday night and My Aunt Robbin on Tuesday. Thank you to them for helping her out. She asked me to stay one night, but I didn't. I think that it is very important that she learns to gain some independence and that was why I didn't stay the night because I didn't feel like she needed me. My hope is that she will learn that there are going to be times when you are all alone and you will have to figure out how to do things when it's just you.

  She is continuing to work on gaining strength and I am hoping that by the time we reach the 1 year mark, she will be able to transfer in and out of her chair independently; right now she still needs some assistance.


Please continue to pray that she continues to gain strength and independence. Also pray that she remains healthy because the less health complications we have the sooner she can become completely independent.

Also sweet baby Emma is doing awesome. Check out her blog and look at the recent pictures; Emma is absolutely adorable! She is making progress and is holding her head up now and improving in all areas. Go Emma!

God is truly working miracle's in the lives of the people we care about so much and I thank him for blessing Scilla and Emma and taking care of them, like only he can. Thank you God.

There is a celebrity in the building!

   On Aug. 5, I celebrated my 30th birthday. It was such an exciting occasion for me. I enjoyed a week of pampering, fun, dinners and a party. I have to give a shot out to my husband, Eric for treating to me to the most relaxing massage ever and  giving me an awesome new digital SLR Camera, the Nikon D5000! This camera is the cream of the crop, the best of the best (he did his research before buying it...lol)! And he also footed the bill for my awesome birthday party and we had a BALL!

    So enough about that, I mentioned the party and my birthday for one reason only and that is that I was so EXCITED that Prissy came to my party! I was not sure if she was going to make, because she has her good days and she has her bad. My heart felt so much JOY that she came out to celebrate with us and on top of that, SHE ENJOYED HERSELF! YES! She smiled, laughed and was her "old self"! There was only one moment where she said to me she doesn't like her chair to show when I take her picture, but of course I ignored her and kept snapping because that chair is apart of who she is now! My sister, Trina rolled her out onto the dance floor and although she didn't dance, she took a lot of pictures, so many that the question was asked "Dang, is it your birthday? You are a celebrity tonight"...HA HA. Of course I didn't mind her getting all the attention because I am not that type of person in fact, I was just happy to take the pictures and have her present. So here are some of the party pictures:

When she first arrived she didn't want to take a picture, but I got it

Scilla and one of her bestie's Robin

There is about 20 of these with half of the party goers surrounding her

Another fun shot!

With her Aunt Robbin, she loves her some Aunt Robbin!

I was finally able to get in a photo with her...lol (I have on the blue dress) Also note this a picture with all my mom's girls (4) plus our cousin with the hat on!

She decided to have a little fun and roll into the picture, as you can see Angelic and Trina wasn't expecting her..lol

having a little fun with Sherrica's leg/shoe and her son, Adrian.

And she rolls into another picture...

I am so glad that she came and had a good time! She also came to my little cousin, Ziyon's party on Saturday! I was worried about how we were going to get her into my Aunt E-Mae's house. I didn't get the picture, but Kendrick and Greg, lifted her(wheelchair and all) and toted her up the 5 to 7 steps into my Aunt's house and according to them it was "light" work! I am so glad to know we have some strong men in our family who are able to "lift" us when we need them!

God has definitely blessed Prissy and our family. We have had some tough times over the past 5 months, but God just keeps us showing us favor. He is continuing to heal her and giving her strength to make through and play the cards she was dealt.  Also baby Emma is doing well, continue to be in prayer for her. She will be having another swallowing study in a couple of weeks and she is also still dealing with some breathing problems; but her mom said it best, Tomorrow has too many problems to worry about them today, so live for the present and enjoy today and don't worry about tomorrow.

"WALKING IN FAITH..."

We are still here...

I know there hasn't been any updates for about a week, but I have been on vacation and getting some much needed rest and relaxtion. At last check, Prissy was doing very well. I will post most likely on Monday about her visit to the rehab center in Columbia. Enjoy the weekend and be blessed.

Please keep Scilla in your prayers.


"Walking in Faith..."

Great news for paraplegics....

    On Thursday in New Zealand the first ever pair of robotic of legs, called REX (Robotic Exoskeleton) was revealed to the world. REX is a new prostheses aimed at making life for paraplegics easier and allowing them to walk. REX has been in secret development for the past 7 years and  made its debut on July 15, 2010. I was amazed at REX and was so excited when I saw it online last night. We have been saying that Scilla would walk again and if it is buy the help of a robotic prostheses; so be it.
   
     I called Scilla super excited last night and directed her to the website to view the video which I will post here. I can't wait for these to become available in the U.S.A! The first pair available in the U.S. is estimated to cost around a 150,000.00 and who knows how we will ever be able to afford a pair for her; but I figure if I sell my house I could afford to buy her a pair and still buy another home ( not sure the hubs would be up for that though..lol).

Here is the link to the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGw5DYngHTo

Making progress

Not much to mention today. Scilla is doing really well and getting stronger everyday. She is at a point where she can almost get in her bed by herself. She does most of the work and just needs someone there for help support her legs/ hold her knee's.

Baby Emma is doing so AWESOME! She is making progress like you would not believe; so much so that her doctor has decided to put off surgery for 3 weeks! Go Emma, I am so proud of you.

God is really making believers out of those who ever doubted his healing powers. Please continue to pray for both Scilla and Emma.


"Walking in Faith..."