Thursday, December 7, 2006

Update December 7, 2006

Well, Taylor got her wish the other day, she got to eat pizza! Taylor has been chewing and swallowing well, so the doctors gave her the ok to eat most foods. She can't eat anything hard like chips, but as long as pizza and mac-n-cheese are in her diet, Taylor's happy.

Taylor continues to get up in her chair everyday. When Taylor is up for it they cruise around outside to get some fresh air. Yesterday she enjoyed going shopping in the hospital gift shop. She picked out a very cute ornament. Taylor continues to be very vocal and enjoys when people read her stories. She really enjoys Cinderella.

Taylor's aunt Melissa painted her toe nails yesterday in Christmas red. Her big toes have hearts on them that sparkle.

The doctors requested that Taylor get some shoes that would keep her feet at a 90 degree angle to her leg, so last night her grandma Vicki brought her pink cowboy boots with some matching pink silk pajamas. Taylor's going to be the best dressed patient on the floor!

We continue to print your messages and e-mails to read to Taylor. She loves listening to them, especially the messages from her friends.

27 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wow that is amazing. I am so happy she is doing great. Mac N Cheese my favorite food to.

Best of Wishes
Sara (Ramsey) Collett

Anonymous said...

Taylor,

We are SO proud of you honey! Keep up the great work! I'm glad you are now able to eat pizza! I agree with you, pizza is the best! Travis is still asking about you and misses you so much! He can't wait to see you again and give you a very big hug!

Always in my thoughts,
Kim Gardner (Travis' Mom)

Anonymous said...

Hi Taylor,

Lauren and Paige are so excited to hear that you are getting to eat yummy food! We are going to visit you soon and Lauren has a special horse blanket she would like to share with you! We all miss you and can't wait to see your smiling face again. Keep up your great work getting better - you can do it sweetie!

Our love,
Lauren, Paige, Jen and Scott Kennelly

Anonymous said...

Hey Taylor -
WHOO HOOOO! Pizza AND mac n cheese...pretty good stuff. Avery, Ed and I can't wait to see you...especially in your new pink PJ's. Stay tough sweetie.

Love - Stacy

Ana said...

Hi Taylor,
My name is Ana, i think that you are a very brave little girl. I am so happy to hear about your progress and wish you the best. I know in my heart that everything will be ok. Smile!!! and eat some PIZZA for me too. You are in my prayers. Love Ana

Anonymous said...

Hi Taylor,
My name is Marcia and I'v been following your progress on this wonderful web site. I have a granddaughter your age who goes to Emma Wilson. She lives with me and everyday when I go home, she asks me what I read about you today. I can hardly wait to tell her about your new accomplishments. She too loves pizza and mac-&-cheese. Best of all, her favorite color is pink. We are so happy you are making such good progress.Your'e in our prayers
Marcia

Anonymous said...

Taylor, Tammy, and family...
Nancy and I wanted to say hi and let you know that you are constantly in our thoughts (as I'm sure you are aware!). Olivia is always thinking of you Taylor; she misses her best friend and can't wait to see you. We are hoping to come see you on Sunday for a visit. We hope to see you then. Take care.

Gilbert and Nancy (Olivia's mommy and daddy)

Anonymous said...

Dear Taylor,
Oh my gosh, PIZZA! You are doing so well! Getting your tootsies painted for the holidays must have been fun. I bet they are pretty. You know how much I love things that sparkle. I remember your red shoes. I can't wait to see your pink boots! We love you and think about you ALL the time. We are all so glad your doing so well. We love you sweetie! Keep up the good work. Yvonne.

Anonymous said...

Hi Taylor!! Yipee for getting to eat some of your favorites! We all love pizza too! Your new pink boots sound very cute! We are so proud of you for being such a strong little girl. We think of you all the time!!
Lots of hugs and kisses,
Miss Kerri

Caleb says hi too!!

The Robertsons-Rod, Sheri, Sophie, Scott, Ross said...

Taylor and Tammy,
We wanted to send our love from Southern California and let you know that so many people here are saying prayers for you every day. Lots of the mommies at Sophie and Scott's school ask "how is Taylor?" when I see them. You are famous! Now we will tell them about your pink cowgirl boots. SWEEEET! We are coming to Woodland in a few weeks. Can we come to see you? We will bring you a little mac n cheese if you'd like! For now, we've asked an angel to fly up to you and send a smile and a hug. With lots of Love and Hope, The Robertsons

Anonymous said...

Hi Taylor!

It's "Miss Kindra" from preschool! I am so happy to hear that you are doing better, and I am very excited for you that you got to eat pizza! YUMMY! The kids at preschool ask about you everyday and we continue to send you hugs and kisses. You are a good example to all the preschoolers of being tough and very brave!

Anonymous said...

Hi there

you don't know me or my boys, but we pray for you everyday. I have a funny joke for you...
What is a frogs favorite drink???

Croak-a-cola

hope you think its funny. I hope you keep up your spirits. You are a brave and strong little girl.
Your mommy and daddy love you very much. God bless you.

Your friends
The Tresslers

Anonymous said...

Hi Taylor,
It's Olivia. I heard you got to eat some pizza. Maybe I can come have some pizza with you sometime. I want to send you another BIG BIG hug. I love and miss you lots.

Love,
Olivia

Jillian said...

Pink is my favorite color!! I bet you look so pretty.

Anonymous said...

Hi Taylor - you don't know me but I've met your aunt Melissa through a mutual friend Anne (I actually went to Melissa's wedding). I will continue praying for your strength to get better. I have a 10 yr old niece who was diagnosed with cancer this past summer and everyone's prayers have helped her through it. I hope they do the same for you.

Love and prayers,
Lisa, Kayla and Lindsay

Anonymous said...

Hi Taylor, we are so glad you are getting to eat your favorite foods. Your toes sound like they look beautiful and PINK COWGIRL BOOTS...very cool! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers always. Keep up the great progress, you are an inspiration to us all!

The Floyd Family

Anonymous said...

Dear Taylor,
Just wanted to say good morning and hope you have a great day.
Sounds like you are doing very well. That's wonderful!
Be brave and work hard towards your recovery.
Thinking of you.
Always,
Judy B.

Anonymous said...

Taylor we are so glad to know you are on the road to being that cheery little girl running around on the playground again. We can't wait to see how fast you you come back! See you soon!

Anonymous said...

Pizza has always been my number one favorite food! I still get excited about it, and I'm 27 years old! When I was little my parents would take me to Pizza Hut for my birthday and I'd have a candle on my pizza. So Taylor - next you must share what's your FAVORITE kind of pizza?

I'm one of your grandma's friend Marilyn's friends - if that makes any sense. I'm sending you lots of good thoughts all the way from Mississippi.

Anonymous said...

Hi Taylor! We love you and miss you. Is your room decorated for Christmas? We bought you some goodies for your hair and will mail them on Monday. They should match your new pajama outfit perfectly! We really love reading about you on your website and hearing updates from the SantaAna's. Thinking of you: Love Brooke & Avery Huber

Anonymous said...

Taylor-
Even though you don't know me, I'm thinking of you and wishing good things! My niece loves pizza and mac-n-cheese...well, actually, so do I! I'm happy you go to eat some delicious food.
LL

Anonymous said...

Hi Taylor,
I work at a daycare in Chico and three of my daycare children go to your school. We think about you every day and are sending our thoughts and prayers your way. You sound like such a strong and brave little girl I know that you will be back home soon.

Best Wishes,
Melanie and everyone at Home Sweet Home Daycare

Anonymous said...

Hi Taylor,Tammy, Chad & Matt;
Just wanted to say a quick "hi" and let you know I am thinking about you today. I just left a party and people were talking about Taylor and encouraging each other to do "The Pizza Night". Much love to you and think of you often. Call me for ANYTHING!!
Sue (Taylor's Nurse in Chico)

Anonymous said...

Hi Taylor,

My name is Jordan and my family and I are thinking of you. I am in the fifth grade at Emma Wilson along with my sister Emma, who is in second grade. (I also have a little sister who is two:)

Your big buddy Kasey is in my class and I know your friend Jennifer, who is my little buddy. They both miss you very much.

We're glad to hear that you are doing great. Merry Christmas and we all wish you the very best!!

Jordan Iturria and family

Anonymous said...

hey Taylor.
my name is daniela and i am elyse's friend.
i hope that ytou have a wonderful christmas and take care.

Anonymous said...

Dear Taylor,
my name is Daniela and i am friends with Elyse.
i hope that you have a wonderful Christmas.

Anonymous said...

Yo,
Is Taylor better now? I hope she is. I haven't seen her, like, ever.