Abby update - January 6

Despite some pretty discouraging weather, we had an encouraging day today. Formal therapy was set aside in favor of "practical" therapy, such as baking cookies, sweeping, dusting, etc...I don't know about Abby, but I felt like it was a workout, anyway!

In the end we were rewarded with great warmth and friendship on this cold, drizzly day. During our open house Abby received many hugs from friends that represent the entire spectrum of folks that have helped us make it through this ordeal--Wimberley friends, school friends, sports friends, library friends, church friends, work friends, college friends, horned lizard friends (there's a new category for you!), and maybe some friends that defy categorization...! One of the greatest rewards for us was to hear folks who haven't seen Abby in awhile tell us what a miraculous improvement they see in her (sometimes those of us who are too close need to gain that perspective).

And, oh yes, I must say for the benefit of our "Extreme Makeover--Home Edition" friends, that there was much, much ooohing and ahhhing over our house. I think you'll be getting some calls to see if the "Amazing 5-day Makeover" is now available commercially! Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this epiphany of God's love for us.

And now, as our friend, Juanita, would say, "Good night, Irene..."
Much love,
-the Linams