HORSE SENSE

Jason has always had been very allergic to cats, and as a child, dogs as well.  When we went to a relatives farm and he got a close up visit with their horse he ended up with a very bad asthma attack.  When he was in 5th grade we got two rabbits and he ended up in the hospital twice til we realized they were the cause of more breathing issues.  So we were amazed when Carolin texted us yesterday that they had taken Jason horse back riding!  She said he had no allergic reaction and seemed to really enjoy it.  We were just tickled at the thought of him up in the saddle!  Later when Carolin asked him if he liked it he said he loved it, and today he told Carolin he wanted to do it again! How cool is that!

Food wise he is still not all that interested in eating but they will be decreasing the tube feedings in hopes that will give him more of an appetite.  I'm going to make him one of his favorite meals and though it will have to be pureed hopefully the taste will be tempting to him.

He continues to do more walking outside and the physical therapist has him doing stairs almost everyday.

A really big step has been that Jason seems to be becoming more independent during parts of his therapy and is just wanting Carolin's reassuring presence during the afternoon sessions.

Carolin says she's doing great and feeling good and all is well with baby girl Shepard.  With Jason not needing her during his morning sessions it will give her a bit more free time and maybe she can even get out for a meal!  :)

Today I found out about two more prayer chains going for Jason in New Jersey through his college roommates mother's co workers.  And so the healing and love just continue to spread.

The benefit for Jason on October 12 is fast approaching and I've heard some pretty incredible auction items should be arriving soon so keep an eye on that page. 
www.thejasonshepardbenefit.com