A Day to Remeber and be Thankful

Taking a step with Richard





Lily the service dog being trained to help Richard and Bella's daughter Caya. Josie loves having Lily watch her at therapy this week. Lily loves her baby dog!


It is with humble thoughts and words that we remember those who perished 8 years ago today and those who are still here morning their loss. Thank you to all the service men and women here and overseas that put their lives in danger everyday to protect ours and our freedom. Best wishes to my cousin, Josh Meador, who is in Afghanistan training their doctors to take care of their own. It is truly a day of remembrance and to be thankful for the blessings we have been given. There is a great quote that I read once that says, "Be nicer than usual to everyone you meet because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

There is my patriotic words of the day and onto what you really came on here to read...Josie. I have attached a few pictures of Josie and Richard from workout today. Also, there is video of Josie walking with Richard without canes or a walker. Before you get to excited, I am not saying she is independently stepping. He is trying to get her to realize every single thing that works in a step and not rely onany kind of support. He wants her to feel her heels on the ground to the shoulders pulling slightly back to begin to initiate the next stepand everything in between. It is remarkable how she is actually able to understand in great detail and manipulate what he is talking about. If I had to think about all of that I would be flat on my face! We are so grateful that we had a week with Richard. It brought her attention to detail and increased her strength. It is always good to get another instructor for a bit to get what they are experts in. He and Bella might be in Los Angeles in December and if they are he agreed to come train Liz on specifically what Josie needs. I would be so grateful if that could happen. Liz will be able to so do it regardless but it would help to be face to face and talk it through. Also, for Richard and Susan to meet because Susan is a lot like Richard in how technically sound they are with the mechanics of it all. Boy we have a great team!!

Aunt Harriet came back today from her trip up north. We are delighted she is back and grateful that we are staying with her. Our love to all, Jenny and Josie

You may have to watch this sideways...Sorry!!