Morgan, A Friend

Calling all Gracie fans!
Check out this website: http://www.morgansangelsofhope.com/Home

This is a little girl who has a lot in common with Gracie. We will be praying for her and following her progress.

Snow Skiing in Nashville!

Gracie and Daddy love to play the Wii together. Here's a video clip of him coaching Gracie on her snow jumps! By the time they had finished playing, Gracie had worked up a sweat and "exercised" for 30 minutes. We are all big fans of the Wii.

January into February

Gracie has had a wonderful first month of 2009! She has been very excited about practicing her walking. We are all thrilled! We have often said that once she has the desire to walk, the rate of her progress will increase. I believe this. Gracie has taken 14 consecutive steps unassisted!

I look forward to Spring Break. I'll be the one taking Gracie to therapy. I will get more video of her for the blog. There is a big improvement in what she can do lately that will be more evident in a video clip. Gracie is also not being as adamant about having someone stand close to her when she uses her crutches. Whew!

A friend at school today reminded me that over a year ago I said it was hard to imagine Gracie taking a step on her own. While I realize she has a long way to go, I am very proud of Gracie and the progress she is currently making. I'm so glad my friend made me stop and reflect for a minute.

Magnetic art above by Gracie