Friday, March 9th

Dad here again since Lee Ann is still on her way back from College Station. I was blessed to be able to spend a Friday with Abby today as this is the day of the week that she participates in horse riding therapy. I had not seen her on a horse (except in some pictures Lee Ann took) since the accident. It was good to see her riding again. She seemed so natural on top of "Merlin". Abby has commented to me how well Merlin listens to her and today was no exception. I praise God that she is able to experience horses again. Following this we rushed over to the Hays County Civic Center with Arby (who spent the whole day with us - much to Amigo's chagrin who decided to try to track us with his keen hunting nose but fortunately was returned by some neighbors who indicated Amigo enjoyed coming inside their house and treating himself to catfood) to make a practice run through a trial agility course in preparation for tomorrows event. This too I am so thankful for, that Abby is able to participate in and enjoy agility meets again. She was fondly greeted by others from her club (K-9 Express) who are hosting the agility trial. Arby was quite worked up (after being in a kennel most of the day) but Abby seemed pleased with her practice run overall. Please keep her and Arby in your prayers for tomorrow.

Several points to mention concerning her St. David's therapy today. First, her PT (who played college volleyball at Boston College) had her setting, serving, and bumping a volleyball today. Abby did well. Her PT commented on her strength and then proceeded to take her across the street to Concordia University to run the bleachers in the baseball field. I participated in the volleyball, but I left running bleachers to Abby. Abby's OT re-introduced her to dumbells and gave her a workout schedule for when she graduates from St. David's next week. So, as you can see Abby once again had a very filled day. She is an incredible girl.

Last note - Frank competes in the District PSIA number sense and maps, graphs, and charts events tomorrow while Abby is running with Arby. Please lift him (and our cars) up in prayer as well.

Love,

The Linams