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First Outings

 We survived our first day of leaving the house. I was nervous because of the ice and snow. Walking in snow boots took a little getting used to for Pax. My friend Liz gave Pax such a good haircut. He looks so darn cute. ❤️ It was so nice to see her. Next, we went to get my booster and Paxton’s second dose of his COVID vaccine. The neurologist wanted him to get it ASAP when we got back. The hospitalizations of kiddos in Denver was rising rapidly. 

Our friends, the Lindh’s, brought us dinner and visited for a bit. It feels so nice to actually see the people who have supported us so much. I look forward to continuing to see people, even if I cry every time. 

Bray and Pax have been playing a lot together. They are so happy to be together again. They giggle and laugh so much.

The hospital called today and we are scheduled to go back the week of February 14th. We are hoping to get some answers and possibly a solution depending on what they find. In the meantime, we focus on rehab, healing, and being together. 

Thanks so much for your continued support. I love you all.

Janell



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