Abby update - December 28/29

Not too much is new around the Linam household. We're settling into a groove, trying to make sure we do stretching and strengthening, fine and gross motor skills, cognitive and physical stuff everyday. The good news is those things can be fun--for example, over the last couple of days Abby played board games with friends (cognitive and fine motor), went walking with Arby (gross motor and balance), and made Christmas cookies (cognitive, fine motor, and sensory stimulation for all of us!). During the board games I really noticed that Abby's reading is getting better--something we want very badly for her. At the suggestion of the speech therapist, we are writing out a schedule for Abby every day. It will help Abby recognize what tasks she needs to do and to recall events of the day, and it greatly satisfies her melancholy (at least according to one of those personality categorizations) mother's desire to plan and organize...

We're sorry for the late post or if you've been unsuccessfully trying to reach us. Our phone has been out for the past couple of days. If you do have trouble getting through on a consistent basis, then you could try my cell phone (512-656-1222). We use it sparingly, but it's handy for those times when we don't have other options or if you need to leave a message...

As always, thanks for the prayers and well-wishes--they mean so much!
Love,
Lee Ann, Gordon, Abby, & Frank