Katrina has shown great improvement over the last few months. She seems to be more aware of her surroundings and her body more expressive. We attribute this progress to the consistent acupuncture and an abundance of love and prayers. We are experimenting with the NIKKEN therapies (water, magnets, etc.) and a product called “Natural Cellular…

As you can see from this photo, Katrina’s eyes are still beautiful as ever. It’s hard to believe that despite her alert appearance, her brain is still sleeping. Friends and family keep asking us how Katrina is doing, but to be honest that is a hard question to answer. However, I will leave you with…

Over the weekend Carly visited Trina from New York. When Carly leaned over her, she started crying. Trina looked up at her in shock and started crying herself. The intensity of that moment proved that Katrina knew it was her sister. Then she faded away again. It was clearly an awakened moment that we cherish.…

For the last week, we have taken Katrina outdoors in her wheelchair. Being outside seems to soothe her. The fresh air and excitement around her with outdoor stimulus is taking her to a more alert place. This is where we talk to her and interact with her to help stimulate her brain! We will continue…

Katrina had a Swallow Test taken this week and did wonderfully. She was able to get a banana down in tiny pieces! She is able to eat only soft foods as “stimulus” (her primary feeding is through a tube 4 times a day)…but this is wonderful progress. All the nurses in her facility are calling…

Trina was officially given a wheelchair to use which allows her to sit up straight! Getting her out of bed is like a miracle to us. She has not come around cognitively yet, but she is more focused on her surroundings. And just seeing her sit up gives us hope. We can only get her…