Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Update November 29, 2006

We want to thank everyone for their uplifting e-mails and blog comments. A binder containing all of your e-mails and comments has been made and will be read to Taylor as she recovers.

We would also like to thank our friends that have worked hard to set up the Taylor Hope Fund and organize the Pizza Night/Bake Sale Fundraiser. Information on Taylor's Fund and the upcoming fundraiser can be found on the right side of this website under "How to Help."

Many of you have asked where to send mail for Taylor. Taylor can receive mail at the UC Davis Pediatric ICU. The address is located on the right side of this website under " Taylor's Address."

Taylor has been doing well. She is very alert and is mouthing non-stop to her family. She has started physical therapy. They are starting with upper body work, moving her arms and shoulders. The physical therapist said that Taylor is a great patient. The feeding tube into her stomach has healed, so yesterday they started feeding her. Food is very important to her recovery.

49 comments:

Anonymous said...

We are so proud of how far you've come in such a short period of time! Your so brave and strong. We miss you and your sweet smiles so we will come visit soon!

We love you,
Tera, Aubrie, Christy and Jared

Anonymous said...

Dear Taylor and Tami,
How are you girls hanging in there. I hear Taylor is making great progress. Keep up the great work Taylor. You are a very speical girl. Tami you keep up the great work too. You are an outstanding mother. You both are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care. I will look everyday to see the progress you both make together.

Brenda Whitehead said...

Tammy, Taylor and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Taylor is a very strong willed little girl and she will be the odds. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you. Take care.

Brenda (Lowrey) Whitehead

Anonymous said...

Dearest Taylor,
This is Judy B. again. As I said in my last e-mail to you - "we don't know eachother", but my grandson Travis is in your class at school. I know that he ask his mother everyday about you. I am praying for you everyday. So continue the hard work, be strong and I know the angels will watch over you. I still hope that one day I can meet you.
Be strong sweet little girl.
I am thinking of you,
Judy B.

Anonymous said...

Taylor -

Everyone at Sun Valley Rice and Foothill Warehouse is thinking about you, praying for you and sending you really big hugs every day. That's a lot of people, so it is a LOT of hugs and prayers and thoughts!

We are very proud of how brave you are being.

Summer said...

Hi Taylor!
You do not know us, but my little girl Makenzie is in Mrs. Shockley's afternoon class. Makenzie heard about what happened to you and your mommy and she is very concerned. We told her that you are doing well and that you are so brave! If there is anything Makenzie can do for you, she says she would like to help.
Let us know if there is a special movie you would like, or some music to listen to. We hope to meet you soon!

Dear Tammy,
The Moore Family is here for you if you need us. You can get our information from Mrs. Shockley if you need to contact us for anything at all. Please know that your family is in our daily thoughts and that we send a big hug.

Anonymous said...

Taylor~

You are in are prayers. You are such a strong and brave girl! We will continue to keep you and your mommy in our prayers and thoughts.
Creighton says "hi".

Love,
Jenn, Geno, Maddison and Creighton Gruber (funny frogs)

penny said...

Dear Taylor,

We miss you and love you very much. We pray that each day you get better and better. We hope that you and your family will let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Best wishes.

Love,

Jennifer & Penny Lara

Kelly Rogers said...

Taylor,

I’m sending this to let you know
I think of you each day,
And pray for your recovery,
Hoping soon you’ll be okay.

You’re going through a lot right now;
You’re treatments can be trying;
Remember while you do them
It’s your problem you’re defying.

Hold on to your positive attitude,
And when things get hard to bear,
Know that friends here for you;
Remember that people care.

And when you’re well and flourishing,
Look back and realize,
You learned what you were made of;
That’s a reward that satisfies!

I believe in you!

Anonymous said...

Hi Tami & Taylor,
You don't know us, but my daughter Cami is a funny frog. Our family would just like you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers daily. May you feel God's comfort and strength at this most difficult time. Love The Hensley Family

Anonymous said...

As a friend of Leah LaGrande, my prayers are with her and Chad for Taylor's safe recovery.

Christine Henning

Anonymous said...

As a Daddy to two little girls of my own, my thoughts and prayers are with Taylor, Chad and Leah during the holidays and beyond :):)

Anonymous said...

Taylor, Tammie, and Family....
We just want to let you know that you are in our prayers!!! You are such a strong, brave, and beautiful little girl!!! You are doing so well...you have an amazing family and we will be thinking about all of you!!! Lots of Love-The Browns...Shane, Jenny, Rylee, Emma, and Cayley!!!

Anonymous said...

Taylor, Tami and Family,
Just want you to know that you are in our prayers. Please let us know if any of you need anything at all. You have such a strong and wonderful family. You are well taken care of. Don't forget to be strong! Love and Faith to you all,
The Kilkenny's
Julie, Blayne, Blake, & Bryce

Shannon Devine said...

Hi Taylor, Tammy, Matt, and Taylor

We miss you all on Crater Lake Dr. and think about you everytime we drive by your house. Give Taylor a big hug from all of us.

Love,
Chris, Shannon, Emma, Allie, and Ava Devine

Anonymous said...

Hi Taylor,
It's me Olivia. I miss you sooo much. I have your picture by my bed so I still get to see you everyday. I hope you liked all the pictures I made for you.

Lots of Love,
Olivia

Anonymous said...

Taylor,

We miss seeing you. Get better soon so that you can ride Blackie fast again. You, your brother, your dad and Leah are in our thoughts and prayers.

Anonymous said...

Taylor & Family – Although we haven’t met you, you and your family have been in our prayers daily since we heard of your accident. Our son Carson is a Funny Frog this year and is friends with many of your friends! We are so encouraged to read about the amazing progress you are making. We have seen many of God’s miracles and blessings and pray for your recovery daily. You sound like the bravest kid we know. Blessings to you, Matt, Pamela, Madison & Carson Meuter

Anonymous said...

Taylor, Tammy, Matt and Family,

I heard the news from Carolyn K. yesterday and wanted you to know that you all are in my prayers. God will provide you with the comfort and strength you need to get through this difficult time. Taylor has a great family and support system around her and I know this will help her to recover. Please know that I am thinking about you all, and pray for wisdom of the medical staff involved with Taylor's care as well.

Anonymous said...

Taylor,
You do not know who I am , but I am a friend of your fathers. I have had you in my prayers and hope that you are able to recover fully. Just to think- you must be the strongest little girl to be able to go through this tragety and still keep a smile upon your face. We're giving you all of our love!

A friend =)

Anonymous said...

Taylor and Tammy thank you for letting me visit yesterday. Keep up the good work both of you. Give her love and kisses. Love, Kyle

Anonymous said...

As a friend and coworker of Leah's, everyone down in Marysville is hoping and praying for Taylor's recovery. Chad and Leah, keep up your remarkable dedication and just take one day at a time. Our thoughts are with you.

Elizabeth Liebenow

Anonymous said...

Chad and Leah~
You guys are great and are working so hard for Taylor! All our thoughts and prayers are with you! I hope to see you real soon....
Much Love,
Sara and Garret

Anonymous said...

Taylor, Tami, Chad, Leah and Matt,
I am so glad Taylor is doing well. I was so scared when I heard about it all the way down here in Paso Robles. Rachel Larrabee and Erin Felch have been keeping me updated.

Taylor is strong and has lots of love and prayers. If she is anything like her mom and dad she is head strong.

You are in our prayers and thoughts.

Happy Holidays,
Sara (Ramsey) Collett and TJ Collett

Anonymous said...

I want you to come back to kindergarten. I miss you. I hope you get better soon.

Your Friend,
Tony Strang
classmate

Anonymous said...

Hi Taylor, it's Travis again! I am thinking of you every day and miss you lots! I hope you are feeling better every day!

Love,
Your friend - Travis

Tammy,
I hope you and your family are holding up. We think about you and Taylor every day and wish you the very best! I miss you and Tanner in the mornings and after school! I miss Tanner's little finger pointing "there's that lady!" I hope to see you all in the very near future.

Take care,
Kim Gardner

Anonymous said...

Taylor,

I heard what happened to you through another source. Even though you don't know me I wanted to let you know that I'm praying for you. A lot of people you've never met are thinking of you and praying for the best. You're a brave girl. Stay strong. All my best to you and your family during this time.

A friend

Your Classroom Friends said...

Taylor, We all love you so much and miss you every day in the classroom. We will have Taylor Time every morning for us to share with you. We'll start tomorrow. Have a peaceful night and wonderful dreams.

Anonymous said...

Tammy, Taylor and Family,

You all are in mine and my families thought and prayers daily at out dinner meal.Keep up all the great progress.Taylor I am so proud of you for being so strong and brave.

Russ H

Anonymous said...

Hi! We're from the bulldog message board. I told my bulldog Maybull about you and she wagged her tail,and when Maybull wags her short little tail, her whole behind wiggles. Her wag is her way of saying that she cares about you. So do we. Hang in there and get better soon.
Stephanie, David and Maybull

Anonymous said...

Taylor,
You don't know us, but we want you to get better quickly, what happened was really terrible, but you are a strong little girl and can do this. It's a long journey but you have people all over the country pulling for you...
Jessie and Anastasia in NH!

Anonymous said...

Dear Taylor,

My name is Chopper and I'm a bulldog that heard about a special girl named Taylor. I hope that someone can share with you a picture of me and my friends at the following link http://static.flickr.com/61/172987509_6cc29f2976_b.jpg (I'm the cute one on the left). This summer I was in the UC Davis Veterinary Hospital and had to have a tracheostomy. The good doctors and the prayers from family and friends helped me though that difficult time and I eventually got to go home and enjoy the party in the picture. Now I'm as good as new and I am praying that you can go home soon too.

Chopper in Davis

krisitna carter said...

Dear Taylor and her Dear Family,

We are writing from our weekly Children's Virtues Class. We are a small group of kids from Sierra View, Emma Wilson and Chico Country Day. We are touched by your story and have made it our mission to help with the donation- raising. We have made a great bucket for change and have asked all our neighbors to stop by and donate. We will send you a picture! We are cheering from you with our prayers and efforts! With love, Alyssa, Devonte, Bria, Devin, Lexie, Caitlin, Chris, Lane and Jaclyn.

Jillian said...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family each and everyday!!

Anonymous said...

Hi Taylor, Boo and Clovis send you lots of big, big hugs and wishes for a speedy and complete recovery!

Gary, Boo, Clovis & Scout

Anonymous said...

Dear Taylor,
My name is Samantha and I go to your school.My classroom is raising money for you .My teacher's name is Mr.Townzen.Mrs.Knect is realy sad.My sister Natalie realy want's you back at school.
your friend,
Samantha

Anonymous said...

Dear Taylor and family,
We would like you to know that you are in our prayers and we think of you all the time. Remember that God loves you and he is with you every second of everyday. So many people are praying for you and I know that God never lets one prayer go without an answer. God Bless all of you!
Sincerely, The Salazar Family

Anonymous said...

Dear Taylor, I am sorry you got hurt. God bless Taylor. God heal Taylor. How come you have to stay there for 6 months? I hope that Santa will come see you there and bring you presents. You are adorable. I was in Mrs. Knect's class last year. I hope you feel better soon so I can see you. Get well soon Taylor Parker! Love, Natalie, 7 years old

Anonymous said...

Hello Tammy & Taylor! I work with Gilbert Hernandez, Olivia's dad. I just wanted to let the both of you know that you have people all the way out in South Carolina praying for you and thinking about you every day. Keep being brave and you will keep making great progress!

God Bless!
Thomas Holley

Anonymous said...

Wow Taylor,you have come such a long way since your short time at the Chico hospital. I am glad to be able to track your progress through this website. I work at the chico hospital,and was there when you came in. You are a beautiful angel, I will pray for you. You touched all of our hearts at the Chico hospital. Good luck sweetie!

Will said...

Dear Taylor,

We miss you! Your Nana says you are doing great. Will is wearing his "pretty Taylor picture" button everywhere.

Hugs and love,
Will, Christine & Sean

Anonymous said...

Hi Taylor,
Do you have the movie Cars? I would love to send it to you! I was a student teacher at Emma Wilson, and I think about you everyday. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Miss Amy

Anna said...

Dear Taylor and Tami and family,
You don't know us, but you are in our thoughts and prayers. Taylor, you are such a brave little girl, you just keep on getting better, okay? Tami- you are a great mama, hang in there!
Love from our family to yours,
Anna, Sarah, Michel, Jennifer

Anonymous said...

Hello Taylor!
This is Suse from Germany. I have heard from you in our bulldog board. Get well soon little princess! Best wishes from here!
Suse & Lulu, the bulldog

Anonymous said...

Taylor,

Keep up the great work, there are many people around the country, who you never met, that are thinking of you and praying for you.

You are a remarkable little girl, and we know that your brightest star is about to shine this holiday season.

Keep it up!!!

Anonymous said...

Somebody from Cleveland, Ohio is thinking about you & praying for you, Taylor. You are such a brave & strong girl. I will read about your progress every day, it's like your the star of your own reality show. Big smiles to you precious one!

Anonymous said...

Dearest Taylor,
Good morning. I woke up this morning and you were in my thoughts. I hope that you are feeling better with each day passing. I am praying so much for you to get through this, so be strong. Hope you have a good day.

Your new friend.
Travis's Grandma,
Judy B.

Anonymous said...

hi taylo you are making graet improvement.

Anonymous said...

Taylor
Tyler wanted me to write you to tell you how proud he is of you for your strength and courage. Please tell Mommy that we are thinking of her too and that we have asked god to give her the strength she needs to continue to help you get better.

You are loved and cherished by everyone that has ever met you. You are an angel!