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Ashley's Progress Report

No folks this is not a report on the progress of Ashley's liver disease. Despite what you might think we don't think about her disease 24/7. Sometimes our life is consumed with much more import things surrounding our children. However, if you must know, Ashley's disease is still stable but she is still dealing with undiagnosed bleeding issues. She goes back to the liver clinic at Shands Hospital in Gainesville on February 9. I have sent an email to her doctor to see what is in store for Ashley during this visit; still don't know what's planned other than blood work. But I am happy with where Ashley is right now regarding her disease.

Okay on to more important news....

Ashley received her second quarter progress report and she made four A's and one B. Her A's were' in Reading, Language Arts, Science and Social Studies; her B was in Math. Ashley has 100 average in both Language Arts and Science, and a 94 in Reading and Social Studies. Her Math grade average was an 87. With another six weeks left in the quarter Ashley has plenty of time to change that B to an A. I am so proud of her, she has really focused this year and despite missing a lot of school she has been able to keep up and maintain good grades. Way to go Ashley; Daddy, Brad and I are so very proud of you.

And not to leave Brad out....

Brad received his first semester report card. He too made all A's and one B. His B was in Aeronautics. The rest of his classes are all A's; Algebra I, Language Arts, Guitar, Geography, Earth Science and Spanish. Brad currently has a 3.875 overall GPA. For the second half of the school year, Brad will be exchanging his Guitar class for Physical Education and his Aeronautics class for Biotechnology. Overall Brad has done great so far this year, not bad for a busy 7th grader.

I am one proud Momma!

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