Jesus, Take the Wheel

With all of the ups and downs she has experienced this week Erin still has a smile on her face! She enjoys singing along with her favorite songs, especially "Jesus, Take the Wheel" by Carrie Underwood. It was so sweet we had to share her video. She even sang for her nurse yesterday! The chemotherapy has kicked in and the side effects are beginning to show but we are learning how to tie scarves in some really fun and beautiful styles! We know this is all part of God's plan and continue to have faith!

Splendid Sunday

Erin's white blood cell count is back up again! This means she doesn't have to wear the mask anymore! Erin is happy about that! She was really excited to see her Grandparents and Aunt Jesica today!

Fun with Family

On Saturday, Erin enjoyed her visitors. Her Aunt Mary, Uncle Lynn, and cousins, Ashlynn and Kassidy came to see her for the first time since Erin has been in hospital. Earlier in the week on Thursday, Erin's Aunt Lydia visited as well.Erin loved seeing all their smiling faces.

White Blood Cells

The doctors found Erin's white blood cell count to be low today. With that increased risk to her immune system, she can't have anyone near her who may  be sick. We pray that these increased precautions will keep her healthy.  She was able to attend her therapies, but she still was not feeling well.

One Small Step for Erin

Today Erin's journey to walking again surprised us all! While we were inside the therapy gym, she only took 3 steps while holding onto the parallel bars. Then the physical therapist took her outside and ERIN TOOK 1300 steps! They ended up walking around the perimeter of the Baylor Our Children's House! It truly was a miracle! We know God is hearing everyone's prayers!

 

"The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." -Chinese proverb

Sleeping Beauty

Today was a very long day. Erin was exhausted! She couldn't wake up enough to participate in her therapy sessions. We don't if it was due to her medicines or if it was from still getting used to a new routine & place. Hopefully our Sleeping Beauty will be well rested for therapy tomorrow!

The Next Step In Her Journey

Today Erin was moved to Our Children's House at Baylor, an inpatient rehab center in Dallas. We are happy about the move because it means Erin is finally on the road to recovery. She will have therapists that work with her all day, everyday to learn how to walk, talk, and dance again:) It is going to be a long road but she is ready!
“Though she be but little, she is fierce!”― William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream

Mother's Day

Erin has been asleep all day because of the medication they gave her for her seizure last night, but she opened her eyes for a second and gave us a HUGE smile when she saw Mom's Mother's Day card. This definitely brightened Mom's day! Happy Mother's Day Mom!

Post-surgery May 11, 2013

Angelica came home from college with a lot of goodies from her Fish Camp Crew!!!! Erin was in a little pain from the gastric feeding tube surgery but the sight of all her gifts made her smile.

Pre-surgery May 10, 2013

Erin was very brave waiting for surgery!

Plasmapheresis

Erin completed her last plasmapheresis today. The doctors are deciding on how to go about the next steps in  her treatment. Please continue to keep Erin in your prayers and pray that God will guide the doctors to do what is best for her and her healing process. 

A message from The Band Perry :)JUST FOR ERIN!!!!