- Saturday, February 26, 2011 9:05 PM, EST
What a week!!
Isn't the house insanely awesome! There were so many more renovations that weren't shown on the today show reveal. I was so amazed as you could tell! It has been so amazing being able to just go all over my house, do my makeup in the bathroom, shower, pick out my own clothes, and have a room that chris and I can call our own! I even have this system called connect 4 and it is soooo cool. I can control the tv, play music through rhapsody, control the lights and the temperature! There are even built in speakers on the wall! The closet is super cool too! Sooo huge! The laundry is right there so i can do the laundry, turn right around and put everything away. I did the laundry for the first time yesterday. I cant tell you how good that felt. They even added some ECU spirit in my garage! You can see all of the renovations on an NBC show called George to the Rescue! It doesn't usually air in the NC area but it will on April 2nd! It will be a 1 hr segment on my home! I'll find out more as it gets closer so I can let you know an exact time and the areas that will be able to see it.
There are so many people to thank! We will be listing specific thank yous shortly once we get the list. I don't want to leave anyone out! I do want to throw a few house parties. One for all of those who helped, my seniors of course, and one for my neighbors! I can't wait! If there's anyone reading this who knows how I could organize a neighborhood event, let me know! You can post or email me at rachelle3109@aol.com.
This ride is wild and not over!
Isn't the house insanely awesome! There were so many more renovations that weren't shown on the today show reveal. I was so amazed as you could tell! It has been so amazing being able to just go all over my house, do my makeup in the bathroom, shower, pick out my own clothes, and have a room that chris and I can call our own! I even have this system called connect 4 and it is soooo cool. I can control the tv, play music through rhapsody, control the lights and the temperature! There are even built in speakers on the wall! The closet is super cool too! Sooo huge! The laundry is right there so i can do the laundry, turn right around and put everything away. I did the laundry for the first time yesterday. I cant tell you how good that felt. They even added some ECU spirit in my garage! You can see all of the renovations on an NBC show called George to the Rescue! It doesn't usually air in the NC area but it will on April 2nd! It will be a 1 hr segment on my home! I'll find out more as it gets closer so I can let you know an exact time and the areas that will be able to see it.
There are so many people to thank! We will be listing specific thank yous shortly once we get the list. I don't want to leave anyone out! I do want to throw a few house parties. One for all of those who helped, my seniors of course, and one for my neighbors! I can't wait! If there's anyone reading this who knows how I could organize a neighborhood event, let me know! You can post or email me at rachelle3109@aol.com.
This ride is wild and not over!
- Sunday, February 20, 2011 7:31 PM, EST
Sidewinders place in the top 4 in Atlanta and move on to sectionals in.....VA BEACH. Come out and watch
VIRGINIA BEACH FIELD HOUSE
2157 Landstown Road Virginia Beach, VA 23456 (757) 427-3955
www.beachfieldhouse.com
March 11, 12 and 13. Wooooo!
VIRGINIA BEACH FIELD HOUSE
2157 Landstown Road Virginia Beach, VA 23456 (757) 427-3955
www.beachfieldhouse.com
March 11, 12 and 13. Wooooo!
- Monday, February 14, 2011 11:03 AM, EST
Please watch Rachelle's second, up-close-personal interview on the Today Show, February 22, 2011.
- Sunday, February 13, 2011 12:23 PM, EST
Hey everybody! I've been having a lot of nerve pain lately and it's really been hard to keep positive, but so many great things have been happening that I've been able to keep well distracted. The mornings are the worst but it seems like lately it's been happening even in the afternoon. Maybe I'll get brave and try Lyrica to see if that helps.
Friday night me and my friends all met up and went to the Cory Smith concert. Back when I was in rehab my mom's friend contacted his manager and let him know that I was a huge fan of Cory. He was inspired by my story and said that he would arrange for us to come to one of his shows once I was up to it. Well, when I heard he was coming to Raleigh I jumped on the opportunity. There were 9 of us total that got to go w/ backstage access and all. That Braunabilty van from Van Products was so helpful that night since there were so many of us. Chris was able to get me in and out real quick and we were able to hold me, Chris and three of our friends with all our stuff. When we arrived one of his road managers, Brian, escorted us through the crowd to a hangout room back stage where we were able to meet Cory Smith and hang out and get photos shortly before he went on stage. He was a great guy, very genuine and nice, as I had suspected. We discussed things like my story and what he's been working on lately as far as his music. We had a great time that night. The concert was awesome and I had a blast hanging out with my friends and family. Thank you so much Cory, Marty and Brian!!
Friday night me and my friends all met up and went to the Cory Smith concert. Back when I was in rehab my mom's friend contacted his manager and let him know that I was a huge fan of Cory. He was inspired by my story and said that he would arrange for us to come to one of his shows once I was up to it. Well, when I heard he was coming to Raleigh I jumped on the opportunity. There were 9 of us total that got to go w/ backstage access and all. That Braunabilty van from Van Products was so helpful that night since there were so many of us. Chris was able to get me in and out real quick and we were able to hold me, Chris and three of our friends with all our stuff. When we arrived one of his road managers, Brian, escorted us through the crowd to a hangout room back stage where we were able to meet Cory Smith and hang out and get photos shortly before he went on stage. He was a great guy, very genuine and nice, as I had suspected. We discussed things like my story and what he's been working on lately as far as his music. We had a great time that night. The concert was awesome and I had a blast hanging out with my friends and family. Thank you so much Cory, Marty and Brian!!
- Tuesday, February 8, 2011 1:02 PM, EST
Good news everyone!
Braun Ability and Van Products have so graciously given me a conversion van to use until I am able to get my own! It's so awesome! All I have to do is roll in using the fold out ramp and lock in! No more of my mom slide boarding me in and out and no more piggy backing required by chris? Well, unless I need to go upstairs!
The van is a 2008 Toyota Sienna ramp van xt. Pictures to come!
Chris had no idea about the van and was very surprised! We
called him outside to do his usual piggy back transfer and there we were in a new decked out van! Unfortunately mom forgot
to put it in park and we kept hitting the ramp button and it
wouldn't fold out! We figured it out quickly though. Haha. Well chris loved it and was outside for a good 30 minutes playing around with all of the cool gadgets! My family likes it because you can make the temperature different for the passenger and driver. Finally I can put it as high as I want with no one complaining! Heated seats, doors controlled by the touch of a button, and an awesome sound system are all some cool features. We are all loving this thing!
Thanks to Van Products and Braun Ability for making our lives sooooo much easier! More space and it's obviously easier on everyones back!
Braun Ability and Van Products have so graciously given me a conversion van to use until I am able to get my own! It's so awesome! All I have to do is roll in using the fold out ramp and lock in! No more of my mom slide boarding me in and out and no more piggy backing required by chris? Well, unless I need to go upstairs!
The van is a 2008 Toyota Sienna ramp van xt. Pictures to come!
Chris had no idea about the van and was very surprised! We
called him outside to do his usual piggy back transfer and there we were in a new decked out van! Unfortunately mom forgot
to put it in park and we kept hitting the ramp button and it
wouldn't fold out! We figured it out quickly though. Haha. Well chris loved it and was outside for a good 30 minutes playing around with all of the cool gadgets! My family likes it because you can make the temperature different for the passenger and driver. Finally I can put it as high as I want with no one complaining! Heated seats, doors controlled by the touch of a button, and an awesome sound system are all some cool features. We are all loving this thing!
Thanks to Van Products and Braun Ability for making our lives sooooo much easier! More space and it's obviously easier on everyones back!
- Sunday, February 6, 2011 11:12 AM, EST
So much has again happened since the last update! For starters I will again be on the today show for an update! They will be taping me in my home on Thursday February 10th. The day it is aired has not been confirmed but I will let everyone know as soon as I find out!
A few weeks ago I was photographed in my home for the cosmo magazine story! They paid for me to get extensions in my hair and they looked so amazing! I will be in the April issue out on stands in mid march.
This Friday I will be going to the Corey smith concert! My moms friend got in touch with his manager and told him how I was a big fan. They gave me a free ticket and free ticket for all of my friends to one of his concerts! Well he is in Raleigh this Friday and I'm super excited! He's not a huge name but his music is so great. You can check him out at http://www.coreysmith.com/home.cfm
As far as therapy goes, I am continuing occupational therapy for a few more weeks to practice putting on shoes and pants. My therapist also made me a splint to help straighten my left fingers a little bit. I will soon be getting into their workout program which is really just like having a gym membership. I'll be pumping iron like the average Joe but I will be able to pull up to a workout machine in my wheelchair.
There are still some other things brewing that aren't definite but I will keep you updated.
A few weeks ago I was photographed in my home for the cosmo magazine story! They paid for me to get extensions in my hair and they looked so amazing! I will be in the April issue out on stands in mid march.
This Friday I will be going to the Corey smith concert! My moms friend got in touch with his manager and told him how I was a big fan. They gave me a free ticket and free ticket for all of my friends to one of his concerts! Well he is in Raleigh this Friday and I'm super excited! He's not a huge name but his music is so great. You can check him out at http://www.coreysmith.com/home.cfm
As far as therapy goes, I am continuing occupational therapy for a few more weeks to practice putting on shoes and pants. My therapist also made me a splint to help straighten my left fingers a little bit. I will soon be getting into their workout program which is really just like having a gym membership. I'll be pumping iron like the average Joe but I will be able to pull up to a workout machine in my wheelchair.
There are still some other things brewing that aren't definite but I will keep you updated.
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