Prayers everyday coming your way from the Meeks family. Thank you for keeping us updated. Sweet Jewell and your whole family are a testament to the unfailing love of God. Bless her on this journey to healing. ❤️

I continue to pray every day for you and your family. I pray for Peace of mind of your family through the healing of your beautiful daughter, Jewell.

I came across a quote today that reminds me of your family: “ Thankfulness is more than a reaction to receiving what we desire. It’s a tonic against disillusionment and bitterness. In the midst of the Apostle Paul’s trials he knew where the strength to keep going came from. And that resolution was forged in the fires of gratitude. “ What an inspiration you are to all of us!

Great update. Jewell gets her strength from her parents! Thinking about you guys lots! Talk soon...

She is amazing and it sounds as if her Doctors are too. It would be very hard to believe that her parents didn't have a lot to do with that! Thanks so much for the update! I will continue to pray for all of you!

My daughter -in-law-Heidi Anderson-Dosier-shared Jewels story with us and we have added her to our prayer list. You asked for some ideas to help her. I worked with kids for 25 years and thought I could share a few things that might help
.A safe way to sled-( not knowing her limitations but this might work) I googled sleds for handicap kids and some fun looking sleds come up. You could strap her in the sled with a helmet and pad the sides with towels and THE PARENT pull her on flat ground-controlled of course but that way she could be outside and have some fun with the other kids. My husband and I worked with the organization called Eagle Mount when they had a chapter in Missoula. I believe Eagle Mount (an organization that services Handicapped kids and adults. Their goal is to adapt recreational activities for handicapped individuals) is still active in Bozeman and you could contact them for a suggestion on a safe sled to pull her in. I just googled it and here is the contact info for Eagle Mount- They might have other suggestion that would be helpful for you.
Address: 6901 Goldenstein Ln, Bozeman, MT 59715
Hours:
⋅ Opens 8AM Wed

Couple other ideas for Jewel. Games-which will help rebuild the social skills. Puzzles for rebuilding brain pathways of small motor .A small loom for weaving -developing eye hand coordination. Beading, also great for eye hand coordination and small motor development. I would start with using pipe cleaners for this then graduate to some type of cotton lanyard. Michaels is a great source for this. Play dough to help develop hand dexterity, strength and creativity, can use letter cookie cutters to relearn alphabet and write words. Sculpty clay to make her own beads and small creatures. This dries out so your creation can be kept. The colors are wonderful. Michaels carries this also.
Hope this helps. Anne Dosier

My heart goes out to you guys! Happy to hear that Jewels is hanging in there and doing her best to keep her normal kid activities in check. Hopefully, it won’t be to much longer for her or the rest of the family. Thank you for keeping us updated. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers ❣️Keep up the positive attitude and gratitude Jewell🤩You are amazing ❗️❤️

Thank you so very much for the update. Jewell is a champion and has not been far from our thoughts or prayers...what an amazing young lady. All our very best and keep healing Jewell!!!

Amazing job Jewell! And also amazing job to you guys Shane and Becky!! Thank you for the update. I think of you all often and I’m so glad to hear she is doing better. I continue to pray that she makes strides in her healing process.

Thanks for the update. All of you have been in my thoughts lately on how she is doing so this is perfect timing. We know Jewell will continue on the positive path of recovery!