Abby update - March 14

What a difference a Honda makes! Today was as smooth as silk--if only we had known the secret was in the CR-V...

Not really, but it was a nice day without any wild adventure stories. Abby didn't have to go into therapy until after lunch so we had a leisurely morning at home. She helped me with breakfast, then worked on some math and English homework (Mrs. Ruiz is making sure that she's ready for the school mode again!), and had Arby practice some agility before heading to therapy with Gordon.


From the stories Gordon told, the therapists are now having to get very creative in challenging Abby! Her speech therapist is doing some wrap-up assessments, as is OT, but PT sounded like some type of warped agility course. After a little warm-up with some yoga (including the famous "Down Dog" stretch), Abby walked a balance beam (like the dog walk she sends Arby over), darted in and out around cones (obviously weave poles), and then climbed through a series of chairs placed end-to-end (kind of like an A-frame?). As far as I know, however, no tunnels were involved, but she did get hitched up to a pulley like a sled dog!

Abby's OT is also working to make sure that she's gaining more skills in recognizing and negotiating her surroundings. Today he sent her on a shopping trip to the hospital gift shop, just tagging behind as a "shadow." "A VERY BIG shadow," Abby said. (Bob's 6'3"). Gordon also dropped off Abby at the front door to the hospital when they arrived (due to fog traffic making them late) and let her find her way to the waiting room on her own. With a little help from friends, it seems like she'll do okay in finding her way around school.

Abby's therapists are really making this a fun last week for her. Tomorrow she swims and goes shopping--sounds pretty good, right? We were saying today how much we will miss the people of the St. David's Day Program (though not the commute). Once again, our lives have been touched by very capable professionals with very huge hearts. It makes me want to make sure my life always gives back life as well...

Two more days,
Abby & family