Ice Bucket Challenge!!!!

Look how tall she is getting! Erin has come so far!

A Quick Update and a Special Thanks To J.T. Saldivar Elementary!

    

It's been almost a year since we posted anything but we are happy to say that Erin has been doing remarkably well! So well, that this time she wanted to update the blog herself with a special message to the scholars at J.T. Saldivar Elementary, the school that raised over a thousand dollars to help with Erin's medical bills last year.

 (Looking at pictures from a year ago I still can't believe how far she has come! :)We are so blessed!) 

"Dancers are the athletes of God." -Albert Einstein

We are so excited about all of the progress Erin has made this summer! She is taking dance classes again, starting back slowly with bar exercises and strengthening for 1 hour every week. We can't wait to see her dance again! 

A Special Thanks to J.T. Saldivar Elementary!!!

The Perez Family would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to the Scholars and Professors at Julian T. Saldivar Elementary in Dallas! Their generosity, love, and selflessness towards Erin has ceased to amaze us! On their last day of school they made Erin an honorary scholar at their "Kids Helping Kids" campaign assembly called "Caring for Erin". In less than four days they raised over $1,000 to help cover Erin's medical expenses. In addition, each student designed their own card for Erin with special uplifting messages. These special cards have put a smile on Erin's face and she is able to use them to help her practice reading in a fun way! The students and staff at this school will forever have a special place in our hearts! 

Erin's Going Home!!!!!!

Erin has surprised EVERYONE!!!! She is doing so well; walking, AND talking!!! It's like everything changed over night. The doctors said she can go  home tomorrow and we will start out-patient therapy soon. Her last day at the hospital was filled with celebrities! She got to meet Cody Simpson and Ryan Beatty. Yes, that is Cody Simpson wearing Erin's bracelet!! It has been such an exciting day! She can't even sleep she is so excited about going home:). 

One step back, TWO STEPS FORWARD!!!

Erin has had an amazing couple of days!!!! She enjoyed a visit from her Aunt Lydia, Cousin Kristen, and Grandpa Perez on one of her BEST days. She is more alert, smiling, and TALKING again! She even bought a mood ring to give to her sister, Sarah, for her birthday (Happy Birthday Sarah!). Hopefully now we can stay on track and go back to rehab soon! Thank you for all of your prayers, keep them coming!

Our Journey is Feeling More Like a Roller Coaster..

The doctor's weren't kidding when they said there would be ups and downs. After such an exciting weekend with a new puppy, Erin's week is off to a rough start. Today we were sent back to Children's Medical Center. Erin has not been herself recently and it was starting to concern us. The doctors at Baylor's Rehab center suggested that she go back to Children's to get some answers. There she will be doing more blood work and test to see if there is something they can do to help get her back on track. This set back is upsetting but we know everyone is praying for her and God will get her through this!