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!

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!