Hi everyone! We wanted to begin sharing some pictures with you of Chloe so you can see how she has grown. Till now, we have only shared pictures of Chloe before she was sick with the exception of Halloween pics but we are ready to share with you how she is doing. This picture was taken on Thanksgiving Day. Unfortunately, by the time we took pictures, Chloe had fallen asleep. Olivia enjoyed her napping though since, as you can see, she took full advantage of being able to put stickers all over her outfit.
There is not much to update. The hospital staff has been off for the holiday weekend and we just resumed our sessions with Chloe's therapists this morning. As expected, Chloe's rehab will be slow with setbacks here and there. Currently, she is doing remarkably well - with each attempt Chloe makes to hold her head up on her own to slowly grasping objects within her reach give us more energy to an otherwise very long day. Every small advancement she makes is a true victory in our eyes. Today was her first full day of therapy - let me rephrase that, today was her first full day of therapy where she was awake! Chloe's sleep schedule is slowly returning to normal affording the therapists a larger window of opportunity to work with her.
Many of you have been inquiring about how to get in touch with us, come for a visit, or send something so we wanted to update our information.
It is always best to reach either of us on our cell phone or email. We try our best to get back to you but with Reth heading back to work and me being with Chloe in therapy and school, it has become more difficult to find quiet down time. It is so helpful to hear your voices and read your messages though so we promise to do our best in keeping in touch.
So many of you continue to send letters and gifts of support to our home. Reth will be home to receive them most nights but will only come to the hospital on the weekends. If you want to reach out to us at the hospital, the address is:
Chloe Atienza
PATIENT: Yellow Unit, Room 160
Blythedale Children's Hospital
95 Bradhurst Ave.
Valhalla, NY 10595
We know this hospital is far for many of you and we appreciate all of you who have offered to come by and help.
Thank you again for all your support.
Much love and thanks,
Michelle, Reth, Olivia and Chloe
What a beautiful family photo! Glad to hear Chloe's rehab is going well. Love you.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great family picture. Chloe has gotten bigger since we last saw her. All the girls are beautiful... my brother... not so much.
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We are happy to hear you had a special Thanksgiving! The picture is beauitful!!The girls are so pretty.Always thinking of you guys!!
ReplyDeleteLove..Dina, George,Matthew and Ella
Dear Atienza family:
ReplyDeleteSorry for taking so long to write to you, my PC is a disaster, finally my sister in law fixed it.
I am glad that Chloe was in family for Xmas, I wish she can be there permanently, I will keep praying for that.
God is with you and baby Chloe.
Thanks again for think about me in Xmas, thanks again for your good wishes.
Please give a kiss to Olivia and another to Chloe and don't forget all of you are in my prayers and my heart.
Love,
Mercedes (Rainbows Too)