HUGE step at PW today. Jayci was sitting on her own for the longest she has gone yet and while keeping her head up and her back straight. We can see such a big difference already from when Jayci first started to practice her balancing. This is so great. There are a couple videos of Jayci and her trainer Emily coming soon so please check them out. Awesome, awesome, awesome. We are so proud!!!!
Grampa and Gramma Wittmier got her early Saturday afternoon and they were sure happy to get here. Yesterday we all went to the zoo. There was a lot of walking but it was a nice day for it. Not too hot, not too cold. The animals were alittle sleepy it seemed but it was still a good time. Jayci loved the monkeys and wondered if we would be able to bring one home?!?!?! Cass was not impressed with the polar bears as she doesn't think they should be here in sunny California. She says the ones she seen in Church Hill, Manitoba seemed a lot happier. Tye took lots of pictures, think we have 5 of every animal we seen, and then some. Oh, and the drive down was quite interesting too. We all travelled in the van and both Shawn and Garry set their GPS's to get us to the zoo, you know, so we didn't get lost and they wouldn't have to ask someone for directions. Get this.....the GPS's gave different directions. So then it was "Well, which one should we listen too, Nancy (Shawn's) or Ann (Garry's)???" Oh brother!!! We did get there and we did make it back so all was OK in the end.
Well, I better run. Guess we are off to the Outlet Stores. I'd rather go walk around the antique mall but I guess another day. Take care all and remember to check out the videos!!!!!
Love Shawn, Star, Cass, Jace, Tye, Grampa and Gramma
Jayci
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This blog is dedicated to Jayci Wittmier. We are using this blog to keep her friends up to date on all her progress.
Jayci Wittmier, 17 years old. Jayci is an exceptional athlete, student and a great friend to many. She has an amazing spirit and is a joy to be around. On August 10,2009, her 16th birthday, Jayci was a passenger in a terrible car accident. She cracked her C2,3,4 & 6 vertabrae in her neck and broke her C5. Swift Current hospital arranged to have her moved to Saskatoon via air ambulance. She arrived at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, transferred to City Hospital in late Sept. for rehab and was discharged in late February, 2010. She is classified as a C4-5 complete spinal cord injury. Jayci is currently completing her grade 12 year and will accomplish one of her goals of graduating in June, 2011, along with her class. She is also working on another goal, which is to walk again, with her training at Project Walk in Carlsbad, CA and at First Steps in Regina, SK. Jayci's family is asking for you to pray for Jayci's full recovery. BELIEVE!
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just watched the video and truly amazing, great balancing with that tongue jc
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Hi Guys:
ReplyDeleteI just watched the video also, WOW Jac you looked great!!! Loved that smile too!!! :)
That really is an amazing place you are at!!
John & I are going to Puerto Vallarta tomorrow with friends. Girls will be at home (have some friends going to look in on them, do you think they need looking in on??? lol).
Don't know if we will be able to get to a computer down in PV, so I will have lots of updates to look at when I get home. (love the updates and facebook entries by the way Starla!!).
Keep up the good work Jac, you are doing wonderful!!!
Love you all!!
- the Kennedys
Hi Guys:
ReplyDeleteI just watched the video also!!! It was awesome!! Good job Jac. That place is truly unbelievable how much they can help you.
John & I are leaving for Puerto Vallarta tomorrow. Girls are staying home (have some friends going to look in on them, do you think they need looking in on Jac? lol).
Not sure if I will get on a computer down there or not. Will have alot of posts and facebook to catch up on, love both of those updates Starla!!!
Take care everyone and keep working hard Jac!!! You are doing great!!!
Love ya!!
- The Kennedys
This is the 2nd time I typed this message, first one did not post ???? So if you see 2 posts later on that is why. :)
I see there are 2 post now!!! Oh well......Don't know how that happened, I haven't even had a drink yet!! lol
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ok - so let's get this straight... you purchased female GPS's and then were surprised when they gave you different directions?
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Not surprised J - but still amazed! Love ya.
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Well, it looks like Cindy is in a real hurry to get her fence built. She just had two ( count,em ) two posts in one. You go, Cindy. Beat everyone.
ReplyDeleteStarla, there's no need for you to go to the antique mall. The guys already have there antique GPS's.
Jayci --- You show,em, girl. Keep your head up & your back straight.(my mother always told me to do the same thing). You'll do well. So happy things are going good. It's always encouraging when you can show improvement. And it sounds like your doing lots of that.
Cass -- Of course the polar bears are happier in Churchhill ---They're in Manitoba!!!!
Tye -- five pics of every animal, eh. That's good. Does that include the relatives?? lol
Shawn -- So even with a GPS you have a woman telling you where to go but giving wrong directions and still saying it's your fault!!!
All for now, gang.
Keep the up-dates coming.(and lots of,em before Cindy gets back)
Love all of you lots, & lots, & lots, & a whole big bunch too.
U. Jack
Hi Wittmier Family - Amber just showed us your videos Jayci - absolutely wonderful - keep up that determination girl! You are doing great! Looks like PW is a great place to be. And your weather there certainly has ours beat : ) Enjoy...
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I've said it before but I will say it again...Jayci you have always been and continue to be my #1 hero in life. Awesome. You look beautiful. Your smile is infectious. I love you!
ReplyDeleteWe had a wonderful surprise tonight. We opened up Jayci's blog and the first thing we saw was Jayci sitting up. We watched the short movie and it was very emotional. That is the first picture that we have seen of Jayci. We don't belong to facebook and we were thinking that we wouldn't get to see you unless we went to Swift current. So needless to say it was a very happy household here tonight. We wanted to give you a hug but we couldn't reach you. Aunt Jacki just about broke her hands when she hit the monitor trying to reach you. ha ha ha
ReplyDeleteYou go, girl. It looks like your doing gggrrrreeeaat.
Love you , Jayci.
U. Jack
I've watched the video probably 100 times... no exaggeration! And it brings tears to my eyes every time. Seeing you sit on your own and that smile on your face makes me warm and fuzzy inside. I can only imagine how it makes you feel. Keep working hard, missy. I know you'll knock everyones socks off. I'm so proud of you... you are my hero!
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Renae, Dean and Devyn
Little One....you are so amazing!What spunk and determination you have and Grandma says your attitude towards all that you've been through is so positive.You really are a hero to us and we admire your courage so much.
ReplyDeleteWe were so excited and emotional watching your video and like Renae,I've watched it over and over.
Keep up the good work Honey,I hope you're gaining strength from all the people who read this blog and support your journey 150%.
Keep on keepin on and continue to BELIEVE....
you've started the CLIMB.
We love you all..........
I know what Renae means about bringing tears to your eyes. She was staying at our place and brought back cow paddys from the farm and spread them in our back yard.It still brings tears to my eyes!!!!!!!
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WAY TO GO!!!!!! Sounds like a great place to be for now, your working hard, the people there sound nice which always helps out!!! Keep up the determination and all the fun you guys are having! :) You will remember this experiance at PW :) Keep it up Jayci.
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