Taylor had a great valentines day. She recieved so many wonderful cards, letters and pictures from all over the place. She loved looking at all the different cards people sent and couldn't believe that most of the cards she got were from people she didn't even know. She is so lucky to have so many people who care about her!

Things have been pretty mello up until the last few days. Her appetite has been increasing and she is sleeping better throughout the night. She was scheduled to move to the 3rd floor yesterday but she had a minor set back with her pacer. The doctors weren't exactly sure at first what caused the problem but they think that it had to do with the changing of the batteries on the pacer box. When the batteries are changed on the pacer box the box itself is supposed to be turned off. They think someone must have left the pacer box on when changing the batteries which led to the problem. Taylor did receive a new pacer box today and it is working great so the family is hopeful things will pick right back up. Taylor should be moving to the third floor sometime next week. This will make it easier for her brother and her friends to come and visit.

Taylor has been working hard in physical therapy. She doesn't like it but she does it. They continue to stimulate her arms and legs with a small electric stimulator. It doesn't really hurt but it does expand and contract her muscles. Her excersize bike that is coming from the Philidelphia Shriners should be here on the 20th of Feb. They will test it out on a few of the other patients at the hospital before Taylor starts on it. They want to try it on a few of the older patients and make sure everything goes smoothly before they put Taylor on it mainly because she doesn't like change very much and they don't want any problems when showing her how it will be used.

Taylor has really enjoyed the few times she has been taken out of her room to see her brother. She isn't always in a good mood to leave her room but once she is out, usually she thinks its pretty neat. Tanner really misses her and is so proud of her. When they walk around he holds onto the stroller and helps push. He tellls everyone who passes "this is my sissy". He even climbed up onto the stroller to give her a kiss.

Over the last couple of days Taylor has been able to feel her hands. Tammy and Taylor played a game the other day. Tammy covered Taylors hands with a towel and asked her to look the other way. Then Tammy asked Taylor which finger she was pinching. Everytime Taylor said the correct finger. She told her mom "Mommy I can feel my hands, and I'm not even fibing". Taylor has even been able to feel her stomach as well. Although the doctors haven't said much about the feeling she is having the family is happy and hopeful that this will be a positive recovery down the road.

Again, the family can't thank you all enough for all your love and prayers. They are asking that you continue to do so. Knowing you are all thinking of them truly means so much. It really has helped them get through this hard time.

There will be a Dinner and silent auction on March 17, 2007 at the Guardian Building in Gridley. Time and Ticket price will follow. If you need more information please contact Becky at 530-228-5861 or Julie at 530-570-6630.
More information will follow in regards to the dinner/dance being held on May 5th in Woodland.