St. Joseph Catholic School - Huntington, WV

Good evening friends and family!

Bella continues to excel everyday and her progress is truly inspiring. I have never known someone (child or adult) who has as much determination as she does. She will do whatever is asked and if given a choice, usually she goes with the harder task. As horrendous as the last few months have been, these last few weeks have been filled with hope, joy and optimism. I am so grateful to God for hearing all the prayers and for holding Bella close to him during all of this. She has touched so many lives and will continue to do so.

We received some very exciting news today!!! Our discharge date has been moved up to this Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am too excited!! The rehab team here feels she is ready to go home and continue her therapies on an outpatient basis and I agree. I think once we are home, Isabella will continue to progress rapidly. She rode a Radio Flyer tricycle today for about 15 minutes all on her own. She used both legs to pedal and was able to hold onto both handles with both hands. Last week, she rode a Vtech trike with her right foot taped to the pedal and she's made that much progress in just a week. God is amazing!!

Thank you for your prayers for Eli and Elijah, also. They are both very sweet boys and are improving everyday. It has been an honor getting to know these other families and walk with them on this path. I know they appreciate your prayers as well. God bless