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!

Meet Buddy:)

Erin has been very agitated and grumpy because they adjusted her medicine so when the opportunity arose we decided it was the perfect time for a new puppy!! She had responded very well to the therapy dogs that visit the hospital so our goal is to have the puppy trained as a therapy dog for her. He is already VERY sweet he lets Erin hug him and he rides around on her wheel chair, he is the perfect little dog for Erin!