Team brAvery Benefit at Mancini's

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Been A Long Time!



I hope you had a Merry Christmas!



Well...here we are the end of 2012! Remember when this crazy life changing event all started? Mother's day 2007. Yikes! I either want to barf (thinking the horrible things my little girl had to go through) or SMILE! I think smile. The horror remains but finds a nice hiding spot deep in your memory.

With God's healing touch, the love and prayers of many, Avery continues to do well. Thank You God!!! We have had our struggles with things but for the most part no complaints from us. She is becoming a sassy little girl full of eye rolls, hand jesters and door slamming events. Makes me giggle! From what I hear this is normal. Inside she is still a kind little girl who can cry from an episode of Franklin. Has an enormous
concern for people and animals.

Avery is still having a difficult time reading. Hopefully, we can find the right method of teaching her that will stick! The trauma from radiation and stroke has made a lasting impression on her. Not in a good way! We have tried a lot of things and nothing seems to be working. We have lots of doctor appointments in the next few months. One I dread is with a spine specialist. It seems Avery has developed some curve. Hopefully she will not need a brace. That will probably put her over the edge or cost us a lot in bribe gifts. She is finally wearing her hearing aids and foot braces without much complaint. Wow!



Soon it will be 2013! I look forward to the new year! We are appreciative to those who continue to follow us and pray for Avery's good health. I have several friends who have lost loved ones and several who have been diagnosed with the dreaded "C". Please keep the family of Will Canan, my Aunt Helen, Tom's Aunt Judy and Uncle Jim and my dear friend Tammy in your prayers. Also, the victims and families of the CT shooting. I just can't believe the loss.

This year my New Years resolutions are 1. To be a better Mom 2. To be a better wife 3. To be a better friend 4. To be less selfish 5. Make time for family and friends
6. To not worry 7. To be a better Christian I think I can do it!!


Thank you for the positive thoughts and prayers!

Team brAvery!