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Posted 2015-01-08T18:58:49Z

"Yes" and "No"

Just a quick update: today Gracie can nod yes and no, and even took a few breaths on her own. Not enough to be off the ventilator, but steps in the right direction!

Debbie

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Comments (74)

  • Vanessa Furlong
    Vanessa Furlong

    Yay gracie! Way to go! :-)

    11 years ago · Reply
  • hallfamily4
    hallfamily4

    You go girl! Every journey begins with a small step!!!

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Rayanna Cole
    Rayanna Cole

    YEAH!!!! YOU GO GIRL!

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Beth Ciuffini Fairfield
    Beth Ciuffini Fairfield

    That is FANTASTIC NEWS!! Hugs to you Debbie! I have been thinking about you all every day and we have been keeping you all in our family prayers!

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Ann & Lyman Packard
    Ann & Lyman Packard

    Best news ever! Here's to the power of love, hope and prayer, and to an incredible fighting spirit...

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Lisa Vincelette
    Lisa Vincelette

    SO AWESOME!! GO GRACIE!!

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Bridget Clancy
    Bridget Clancy

    YAHOO!!! Way to go, Gracie! What a huge step! We are so proud of you!

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Grace Rachow
    Grace Rachow

    This is such great news! Thank you for the update.

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Nancy Dillon
    Nancy Dillon

    Prayers and baby steps work well together! Gracie you are a Champ! Love, Nancy, Clint, Barry, Blake and; Lainey

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Tina Agnoli
    Tina Agnoli

    We are so excited to hear the good news! Keep it up Gracie! XO, Kate, Tina, Chris & Mike

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Diane Calvert
    Diane Calvert

    Prayers and good thoughts are with you and your family.

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Claire Cetti
    Claire Cetti

    Awesome and Amazing! Keep it up Gracie! Continued prayers from all the Cetti's xoxo

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Michelle Grippo
    Michelle Grippo

    We are thrilled with this news!!! We are cheering for you Gracie from Bavaria!

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Patti Strout
    Patti Strout

    Horray! Each step a celebration! Her determination.. your determination for her... such power! Sending love and blessings.

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Lisa
    Lisa

    Such a blessing! We continue to pray for complete healing. We love you!

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Mary Ann Everett
    Mary Ann Everett

    I am so glad to get this news. Cheers to our girl Gracie!!!

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Andrea Caplan
    Andrea Caplan

    Gracie that is wonderful news!! We are all holding you in our hearts!! XO Jay, Andrea, Lauren and Jackie

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Jane C. Manasse
    Jane C. Manasse

    Congratulations, Gracie! I'm praying for you and God is working for you.

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Steve Stewart
    Steve Stewart

    Debbie, I'm so glad to hear this news. Please tell Gracie to keep up the good work. Here's another visualization for her. We were working a little on how to play guitar for bluegrass tunes earlier in November and December. Play the open G chord in your head and walk up the scale in single notes G A B to play the open C chord then the opposite back down to the open G chord. Then to the dominant chord D with single notes C D E D and then back down with a pull off on the fifth string single notes C B A to the open G chord. Repeat. I know you can hear this in your head, btw. Steve

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Breanne Caliendo Hardy
    Breanne Caliendo Hardy

    Oh yay!! Steps in the right direction...fantastic!! Stay strong girl!!

    11 years ago · Reply
  • robinsons
    robinsons

    Uh huh, uh huh! You go girl!

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Joie Horton
    Joie Horton

    Alleluia! Day by day, step by step, nod by nod, breath by breath - Gracie is moving towards strength, healing and victory! Xoxo

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Patti Gaultney
    Patti Gaultney

    Way to go! We never stop praying for you. Always sending healing vibes. God bless, patti, Jeff and wes

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Denise Kircher
    Denise Kircher

    Gracie you are AWESOME!!! This is such fantastic news! You are an incredibly strong human being and you will continue to heal!! I might have to go do some cartwheels on the grass because I am so happy about this news :)

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Gary Slavin
    Gary Slavin

    Great news!! And even though we've never met.....yet ....The Slavin family is thinking about you daily. Keep up the good work!

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Jill Ross Beres
    Jill Ross Beres

    truly happy for Grace and Debbie and all the family. Great first steps! Think of you all the time, Sending Love!

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Claire Pendergast
    Claire Pendergast

    Hallelujah!!!!!

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Cathie Watson-Short
    Cathie Watson-Short

    So exciting!!! What a great step forward. :-)

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Cindy Billings
    Cindy Billings

    So happy for Gracie! We are praying and sending our love.

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Meryl Wieder
    Meryl Wieder

    Phenomenal progress! I am glad things are developing in the right direction. Braveheart!

    11 years ago · Reply
  • linda kinney
    linda kinney

    Yes!!!

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Michelle Keenan
    Michelle Keenan

    Yes, yes, yes!!! That is great news! You go girl!!!!

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Martha Hogan
    Martha Hogan

    Fantastic news, Gracie! This is the best news I've heard all year!

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Kathleen Brontsema
    Kathleen Brontsema

    I have a candle lit for you at my desk at Peabody - sending good mojo your way! Kathleen " Peabody Lunchlady"

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Alison Strelich
    Alison Strelich

    You are my first prayer in the morning and my last at night dear Gracie. Every step is so exciting - you are doing great! Love, Alison

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Lisa Martin
    Lisa Martin

    That's awesome. The prayers, wishes and light are working. 👼🌟

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Jill Hessick
    Jill Hessick

    What a fighter! What a great God we have. Thank you for the update; my small group was asking for more details last night and I'm so thrilled to be able to share this great news💗

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Sarah Jaimes
    Sarah Jaimes

    Yippee !! You got this Gracie, we are so proud of your strength. With oodles and oodles of love, as my Grandma Rita would say. Love The Jaimes Family ! :-)

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Glenna shanks
    Glenna shanks

    Gracie, Now that you are tuning instruments and nodding your head, any chance you can take a stab at tuning my voice? Your mom and Grandma can tell you that I am a mighty challenge. Ha!!! Grammie and I are so proud of you. Every second of every day. Love you!!!!!!

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Michelle Gaitan
    Michelle Gaitan

    Every day I have a new appreciation for all the body movements I take for granted! You are Amazing Gracie! Keep up the hard work! 👏👏👏👏

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Kara Yonker
    Kara Yonker

    Awesome news. So happy for Gracie!

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Lisa Salazar
    Lisa Salazar

    You are strong. You are resilient. You are on the road to recovery. You are one Amazing Gracie! Luv & Hugs! Lisa & Kevin

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Gloria Cavallero
    Gloria Cavallero

    You will be back to singing VERY soon!!! Wonderful news, Gloria Bruce and William Belfiore

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Tiffany Mujahed
    Tiffany Mujahed

    That's awesome! Keep it up Gracie!!

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Joanne Leopold
    Joanne Leopold

    Yay! Baby steps will get her through. Great job Gracie! Love, Jo

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Maya Robledo
    Maya Robledo

    This is FABULOUS news! There is a special stone placed in the hands of the Buddha at the Stupa in Sedona set there by me specifically for you Gracie~cradling your strength and healing 24/7~ You are such a Strong and Amazing girl! Praying for Peace and Strength for you and your precious family daily! Love, Maya

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Mari headley
    Mari headley

    YOWZA!!! You go girl!!

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Lisa Salazar
    Lisa Salazar

    Gracie, If you have access to You Tube, enjoy Jamie Grace's "Beautiful Day"- I think of you when I hear it every morning as I pray for you to have another healing & beautiful day! Hugs.

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Virginia Shanks Lordan
    Virginia Shanks Lordan

    YESSSS. Thinking of you all.

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Katie Garcia
    Katie Garcia

    So happy for this wonderful news! I know we haven't met you, Gracie, but we can tell from reading the posts that you are a strong young woman! Keep up the fight- we know there is much healing that is still to come! Praising God for the progress you have made, and continuing to pray for your healing. Love and prayers for you, too, Debbie and Bill! Love, Katie and Bill

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Ashley
    Ashley

    "Yes" she's working hard to recover, "No" she's not ever giving up! We are so proud of you Miss Grace. Sending love, The Foxes

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Colleen Schlatter
    Colleen Schlatter

    We received your Christmas Card today, and I immediately went to your website. We are obviously shocked and saddened to be reading about all the struggles that lie ahead. How scary to get a diagnosis that people don't now much about. It is a blessing for her to have 2 parents who are physical therapists who will be able to help her more than anyone else. You have an amazing family and I cannot imagine how scary the first day must have been. The love of your family will help her and you the most. We will keep you in our prayers and will do anything we can to support you. I wish you still lived down the street so we could hug you! Please tell Gracie we are amazed by her strength and courage. God bless you. Love, Colleen, Charlie, Julia, Quinn, & Beck

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Kim Clark
    Kim Clark

    Debbie and Bill, my heart goes out to you and your family...please know that your beautiful Gracie and your family will be in our prayers and I have asked others from church to pray for her too. She is so blessed to have you both to help her get through this. God Bless, Kim Clark & family

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Dorothy
    Dorothy

    Hallelujah!! Such good news!!

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Barbara Tagawa
    Barbara Tagawa

    Debbie, Bill, Gracie and Emily--We just learned of Gracie's condition today when we received your card in the mail today. Please know that I stopped in church today to pray for her! I always remember her wonderful cute smile! So thrilled to hear she was able to nod her head and take a few breaths on her own. That is extremely encouraging! She is so forturnate to has such a supportive family around her. You are all blessed to have each other. I will pray for her quick recovery and for your family during this challenging time. Love to all of you...The Tagawa Family, Barbara, Sho, Kristie and Russell.

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Steve Hodson
    Steve Hodson

    SO happy to hear of these little steps in the right direction. Thank you, Lord!

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Susan Kielhorn
    Susan Kielhorn

    Hi Gracie. As the saying goes - You go girl! What wonderful news. Bob and I continue our prayers for you and the Fisher Family and send you positive thoughts. I have a post it note on my bathroom mirror that says - Gracie is a warrior and she will conquer her battle. It's an affirmation I repeat out loud each morning and evening. Stay strong Gracie! ❤️

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Taisa Skovorodko
    Taisa Skovorodko

    Praise God! So excited to hear about the progress!

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Lisa Guiteras
    Lisa Guiteras

    Debbie, Bill and Gracie, We are so sorry to hear about Gracie's illness and are going to be praying with all our strength for 100% healing of her body! We love you all and wish we were closer so we could help. I know it must be so scary. Have faith, eat and get sleep so you can be her rock. Love to all of you and Emily too! All our Love, Lisa, Caitlyn and Emily Guiteras

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Joan Barnett
    Joan Barnett

    Way to go, Grace! We are cheering for you as you take every step forward! All of us include you and your family in prayers. Hugs from all the PEO ladies!

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Sue Ziliotto
    Sue Ziliotto

    Great news Gracie. Our love and prayers are with you every step of the way. Sue and John Z.

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Sue Ziliotto
    Sue Ziliotto

    Great news Gracie. Our love and prayers are with you every step of the way. Sue and John Z.

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Kathie Flood
    Kathie Flood

    Tears of joy. You are teaching us every day. So amazing:)

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Linda Rouhas
    Linda Rouhas

    Hey Gracie! Now for MY suggestion for your visualization exercise! Watch your fingers rip through your Baroque pieces at the high speed you have achieved, and "listen" as well! I think of you every single day and send my love and light to you for your steady progress toward recovery! (So you can get back to me on Mondays!) Linda

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Don Harrison
    Don Harrison

    Great news! Go Gracie! We are pulling and praying for you. I cannot wait to hear how you tuned that ukelele. Love to whole family! Hang in there Fishers! Hundreds of hearts and hands are supporting you.

    11 years ago · Reply
  • alita rhodes
    alita rhodes

    Such good news. We were at a SB Strings Board Mtg. and passed around the cell phone with the good news!! We are rooting for you, Gracie and want to see you back in the 'cello section !! Lots of love to you, Alita and family

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Mark Bateman
    Mark Bateman

    We're praying for you, Gracie! /s/ Mark and Debi Bateman

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Polly Pelly
    Polly Pelly

    You are doing so well! We are elated!!!! Xxxooo.

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Bonnie Switack
    Bonnie Switack

    What wonderful news! Gracie, we said a special prayer for you at Women of Spirit this morning. Hugs and blessings, Bonnie

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Sara Bazan
    Sara Bazan

    Yea! So glad to hear it! we are with you! love, Sara, Chimaway and Casmali

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Donna Benton
    Donna Benton

    Keep up the good work Grace. Visualize being on a hill in a forest of evergreens the crisp air full of fresh pine, you feel invigorated, energized and take a deep breath with the wonderful sunny, clean air filling your lungs. Feels good & peaceful. We love you Grace & look forward to showing you just such a spot on your next visit. XOXO Donna

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Marian Winters
    Marian Winters

    You continue to be on our minds and in our hearts daily. Keep up the good work! Marian and Dave Winters

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Martha Saatjian
    Martha Saatjian

    We rejoice with you as Gracie experiences these steps towards healing. You all are in my prayers daily.

    11 years ago · Reply
  • Bruce Barkis
    Bruce Barkis

    That's very encouraging.

    11 years ago · Reply