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 Tomorrow Braylon will be here! We will probably have to do a quick outside visit when they get to town, but hoping to get him inside Thursday and Saturday. Sounds like we got the visits approved, but are waiting to hear back on the times/days.

Pax had fun at school group today. They did a STEM project making Christmas trees out of Dots candy and toothpicks. He’s learning to write with his left hand and is doing great.

We received 2 packages today. The one from Aunt Kristen and Uncle Levi were some of our favorite books we read together. They sent us the whole series, we are super excited. Great Aunt Pam sent a bunch of Christmas cookies for the staff that’s been taking care of us. All the nurses and therapists were so grateful.

Paxton continues to blow everyone away with his quick progress. He listens to everything they tell him and is the hardest worker they’ve seen. I’m so incredibly proud of him.

We are beyond excited to have our family together for the first time in almost a month. It’s been so hard on all of us in different ways. 

Thanks to you all. I appreciate the support. ❤️

Janell


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  1. UnknownDecember 21, 2021 at 6:07 PM

    So happy for you to have your family together...heartwrenching but so much amazing progress. Love you!

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