August 7, 2012

Today was another great day! McKennlie was able to push her wheelchair instead of ride in it on the way to therapy! First she pushed a big yellow lab which is amazing for two reasons. First McKennlie does not like dogs and usually will not allow one within ten feet of her and second she was walking!!!  After the puppy push she was able to push her dad the rest of the way to the therapy room! She was able to have more water today and really loved it! I think by the time she goes home she will be able to have whatever food and drink she wants! ( if she can get it past her mom ;) ) Mel went to the doctor today and baby Caleb is doing great he is up to 5 lbs 11 oz. and Mel is doing great too! They are thinking August 27th he will be making his grand entrance to the Provost fam!

August 6, 2012

McKennlie had a good day today. Lisa her physical therapist was back and she really made McKennlie work hard today! McKennlie showed her new found balance standing and she even started to step to correct her balance when she would start to tip. She did amazing in music therapy today and played some tunes on the keyboard. She is a little frustrated with lefty because the small motor skills have not quite caught up to her right, but we know they will!  Sara Jäger ( one of McKennlie's doctors from the PICU) came to see her today and was so impressed with McKennlie and how she is doing! She also brought McKennlie some hair bows for her birthday! McKennlie's miracle has touched so many lives and we are so grateful that McKennlie is willing to do hard things! Count down to coming home is on and we can't wait to bring our girl home and for this sweet family to be able to be together!

August 5, 2012

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIRACLE GIRL MCKENNLIE! McKennlie had an awesome day today.  She was able to go to her newest cousin Kate's baby blessing and see the Strong family. She had a great time and loved just hanging out and seeing her family. Then they jumped  in the car and drove from Eagle Mountain to Roy to see the Provost side! She had pizza and loved every second of it! She had a special cake that Grandma and Grandpa Provost had made for her that was covered in soccer ball rings! As I sat and watched McKennlie blow all 9 candles out on her cake I just kept thinking how blessed we are to have this sweet girl still here today. I know without any doubt that her healing is a miracle from a loving Heavenly Father who hears and answers our prayers. I can not wait for all the birthdays and other special occasions we will be able to share with our sweet McKennlie!

August 4, 2012

Today was day one in McKennlie's birthday extravaganza weekend! She started with therapy of course! She was able to conquer the computer game she has been working on in speech. McKennlie was able in PT to stand balancing by herself for 24 seconds!!! It is the first step in gaining strength and balance to be able to walk! She went to Brave today with Bella and Chris and Mel. She loved it and was able to go to dinner at Tucano's! Yummy! Tomorrow is her 9th birthday and you can bet the celebrations will continue!

VOLLEYBALL CAMP TOMORROW!

Hey all you McKennlie fans don't forget about they volleyball camp tomorrow August 4, 2012 at 8:00 am  Ben Lomond High School! $40.00 is the fee for the camp and the first 50 people there get a free HELP HEAL MCKENNLIE t-shirts! This is another great way to help the Provost family!

August 2, 2012

McKennlie had a good day today. She really liked music therapy today. She has been working on drumming the beat of different songs with her hands and keeping on the rhythm. Today they had her keep the beat with her feet while walking. She did great and it was a lot of fun! Her teachers came for a visit today (kindergarten, 3rd, and 4th grade). They were able to watch McKennlie in speech therapy and see all the work that out girl has been doing! We are excited for this weekend. McKennlie's newest cousin Kate is going to be blessed Sunday and it is McKennlie's 9th birthday! Maybe she will get the gift of walking ;)! Keep praying for our girl!

August 1, 2012

McKennlie had another swallow test today. We were all hoping that she would pass nectar because that was the goal that the speech therapists had set for her for when she goes home.  But in true McKennlie fashion she not only passed for nectar but for liquids as well!! She was able to have water today for the first time since the accident! In PT today they had her doing crunches on the exercise ball. Ouch! She did awesome! We all are praying for another miracle for our girl that she will be able to walk when we leave in 2 weeks! I truly believe that she will because the determination of this girl is like nothing I have ever witnessed before. Please pray for her and this amazing family that Heavenly Father will allow them this tender mercy.