The 6 week GRSC Buckle Series starts tonight. Mel will be going to these events, be sure to stop by and say hello! 
Thursday June 16th
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Monday June 13th
The garage sale was a HUGE SUCCESS! Thank you to EVERYONE who came out to donate their time, money & belongings for this event. This weekend was the 1 year anniversary of Mel’s accident and what a great way to spend it with the people she loves!! (As well as with two ponies, several rabbits, some chickens, a couple goats, a cat, a sheep and a bunny.) Thanks to Mary Jo at A Country Garden Montessori for hosting the event. Mel raised over half of the funds needed to buy her therapy saddle from Bird Saddlery. Melanie will not only be back in the saddle but she will also be driving again very soon. The progress Mel has made in this last year has been tremendous. Her drive and spirit really are an inspiration.
Wednesday June 8th
Exciting news! Mel is now enrolled in driving school! She’ll be learning how to drive her modified mini-van so she can go places on her own. This is AMAZING NEWS!!
Tuesday June 7th
Gearing up for the garage sale to raise money for Mel’s therapy sadddle. To check out more information on where Mel is ordering her saddle from, check out: www.birdsaddles.com. Mel is doing great things in therapy and ready to take the next step. She needs a custom saddle to get her back on her horse. If you have donations you would like to contribute to the garage sale, please contact us at info@melaniechristianson.com
Thank you!
Friday May 20th
Barbequed with The Christianson Family on Friday and got to see Mel raise a glass! She’s still got it! Mel’s therapy is going extremely well and her doctor has reclassified her from a C6 to a C4. This is great news. Since the weather has been nicer she’s also gotten to spend more time with her horses and her horsey friends.
Everyone please save the date for the weekend of June 10, 11 & 12. We’ll be having a garage sale at A Country Garden Montessori in Enumclaw to raise funds for Mel to get her therapy saddle so she can start riding again! If you have tack, household items, baby items, clothing, etc. you would like to donate, please drop us a line. We have a great assortment of things for sale, Furniture, Breyers, saddles, tack, clothing… Be there!
Wednesday February 9th
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEL!!
Friday January 28th
Today was a heartwrenching day for The Christenson Family. After 15 years of being Mel’s best friend and teammate, Lady was put to rest. Lady was an amazing horse that proved herself time and time again. She babysat new riders and kept Mel and anyone who competed on her in top placings every time. We will miss you Lady.
“Free Spirit”
My Junos Miss, my barrel horse,
My teammate and my friend.
We ran barrels, poles and speed events
and thought our trails would never end.
They say a horse is just a horse
and cowgirls never cry,
But in the end, the truth my friend is
it’s hard to say good-bye.
And there are times I see you still,
through sad and misty eyes,
As into Heaven’s clouds you race
and gallop through the skies.
Young and wild, your spirit free,
no reins to check your stride…
Someday I’ll meet you there, old girl
and once more we will ride.
In remembrance of Junos Miss aka Lady
Tuesday, January 18th
Melanie is improving each day. She stood on the standing frame today at PB for 20 minutes and is anxious to experience the Lokomat. Mel had her first outing on the Manual chair at Allie’s 1st birthday party on January 2nd. Her wrists are getting stronger each day and the OT said she doesnt need her wrist supports any longer. Sitting is also improving as she is sitting for 20 minutes at a time by herself. The improvements are coming slowing but surely and she is getting more independent each day. Hope and faith…She has got it!
Saturday December 18th
With the chaos of the Holidays I’ve been lagging in my updates about Mel. Hopefully you’ve seen or talked with her recently. She looks fantastic and is maintaining a grueling therapy schedule 3x a week still at Good Sam & 2x a week at Pushing Boundaries. She and Lady both continue to use Dr. Baze, an amazing Chiropractor located in Renton.
Alison and I were fortunate to have Melanie & Crystal join us in our Merry Birthday celebrations in Seattle. Mel had a great time joining us, despite being out of power for several days. Please continue to keep Mel in your prayers. She’s getting stronger every day and continues to be so positive and hardworking. We love you Mel!
Everyone please stay safe over the Holidays, keep the Christ in Christmas – as he is the reason for the season. Please know that The Christianson Family appreciate everything everyone has done to help them over the course of the year. Cheers to 2011!