Thank you everyone for your prayers - the specific requests we made were all answered! Robert and Becca are having a great time camping with many adventures and fun. I heard something about fishing for crawdads, spearing fish, roasting donuts and squirrel chasing. I think Robert has constant entertainment watching Becca and her friend in their element!
Katelyn's head spasms stopped Friday morning and has regained some head and trunk control again! Praise the Lord. We had a wonderful GIRLs day yesterday as she and her aunt got pedicures, then we all went to jamba juice and hit the strip mall. Shopping is definately great p.t. as Kate is constantly trying to turn her head to see everything. We ended the day at Macaroni Grill for her first meal out at a restaurant. It was amazing that she lasted that long and as soon as I carried her to bed when we got home, she was out!
It's been wonderful having Robert's sister here and we ventured out again today to the movies and a stroll through Costco. I've become really good at transporting and moving her and it has opened up more possibilities for her to get out.
We look forward to getting her in the pool tomorrow and Robert and Becca's return.
Please pray for next week as they will be trying some new things in therapy and her body seems to be really responding right now to what they are doing. We are back to UC Davis for a follow up on Monday also.
Last, it is so exciting how her journey has touched so many people. We received exciting news today from her dear friend and teacher Mrs. Shapley. Her son Glenn is currently doing the Journey of Hope ride. Journey of Hope is a bicycle ride across the continental US. The event's purpose is to raise money and awareness for people with disabilities. The bike-ride includes daily visits to various centers that help people with disabilities (these visits are known as "friendship visits").
Glenn called today to say that the focus of their learning about different disabilites for today, was "paralysis". Paralysis of all kinds and for all reasons. He said they try to have a different topic each day to teach them more about the people they meet and to be sensitive to their needs and to help others to better understand disabilities, too. ANYWAY---they also ask if there are any on the team that know of someone that is struggling with whatever the particular disability is and Glenn briefly shared about Katelyn. So today, Saturday June 28, the Journey of Hope team dedicated their miles to Katelyn. Essentially the guys use the focus person to inspire and encourage them to pedal on as they trek across the states. Katelyn has touched all their lives with her courage!
That is SO COOL!!!
May God continue to be praised and glorified through this journey!
9 comments:
Hey Katelyn & Jeannette!
What a cool story about the Glenn and the Journey of Hope!
For this season of my life, my favorite bible verse is Matthew 19:26; "...but with God, ALL things are possible!" It gives me great hope when things aren't going the way I thought they should be and it reminds me He has a bigger plan for us. :-)
I hope you have a great weekend! Kayla and Nate can't wait to come visit!
Angie
Dear Katelyn,
It is so nice to hear that you are doing better and that you are making good progress. It must be frustrating to not be able to move the way you would like. Even though it will take some time, God will give you the strength you need. I love the verse: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Phil 4:13) God bless you. We’ll look forward to seeing you once we get back from vacation. Hope you have a great week. Love, Hannah T
Yeah, God! Yeah, Kate and Jeanette!
Journey of Hope...love that sound. Glad to hear you guys had a great fun girl day. So glad to hear it getting easier to get out, too. Look forward to seeing you soon...
Love, Kelly
God is good even when we are experiencing not so good things. We will be praying for the "rebooting" to be complete very soon and with the pain gone for good!!! Thank you Katelyn for the courage you are showing. God is pleased with your trust in Him!
I love you guys!
Donna
Hey Kate,
OMG I have missed u bunches!! Sry I haven't visited lately, I'm lame!! Loved the PT and V-lol. We definitely need to get together and do some back to school shopping or scrapbooking!! Then I can fill u in on all of the
g-o-s-s-i-p!! Stay strong, hopeful, sunshiney and most definitley vicious!!
Thinking of you with infinite Xs and Os,
Megan
wow! i have to say that looked like fun -- getting your nails done. =D i'm not a huge fan of pedacures, but that didn't look too bad.
it's really awesome to hear you're getting better. Maybe we can paint again sometime soon!
Have a great weekend, all of you!!!
Love,
Katie Derrick :P
P.S. I like how shopping is kate's version of p.t.!!!
That would be mine too. ;)
Love,
Katie D. :P
Hi Kate,
Sounds like you, your mom and Aunt Vicky have had some great outings.
I miss you and hope to see you soon. Here is a bible verse I picked for you.
BE STRONG AND OF A GOOD COURAGE, FEAR NOT,NOR BE AFRAID OF THEM: FOR THE LORD THY GOD,HE IT IS THAT DOTH GO WITH THEE; HE WILL NOT FAIL THEE, NOR FORSAKE THEE.
Deuteronomy 31:6
Love, Grandma Blaney
I am happy to hear that Robert and Becca had a great time camping and that you girls had a nice girls day out. I continue to pray for each one of your through this journey.
James 1:2 - "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that that the testing of your faith develops perseverence. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything".
This verse reminds us that though trials may be very difficult, God is maturing and growing us in ways to do his work. Later in James 1:12 "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him".
Also, see 1 Peter 1;6-7 - In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith-of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire- may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
Psalm 28:7 says "The Lord is my strenth and my shield; my heart trusts in him and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song."
I Peter 5:7 - Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you
Philippians 4:6-7 - Do not be anxious about anything but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving present your requests to God and the peace of God which transends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Hebrews: 10:23 - Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess for he who promised is faithful
and Psalm 46:10 - Be still and know that I am God
Love to you all.
Love,
Brenda
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