Even though his arm just started moving, we're looking for another big step forward, but we have to be content with how the little things are progressing right now. In speech, he's been reading half -page paragraphs out loud! He read through two yesterday and it just about wiped him out, but he made it through all the sentences. Piecing all the little words together is really hard and frustrating - but he's doing so much better than even two weeks ago.
Whenever Matt walks up stairs, he always steps up with his good leg and then swings the right leg up to the same step. It's really slow going, but he hasn't had the muscle strength to bend his right leg enough to lift it up to the next step. He started working on this last week, though, and it's slowly coming along - he's even trying it outside of therapy whenever we come across stairs. He's still working without his brace or cane in therapy and went up and down a pretty steep hill today with almost no trouble. He isn't ready to try that at home, yet, but he is getting there.
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Keri and Phat... just wanted to let you know that I'm still keeping up on your progress, and I'm very happy for you! I'm so glad to read about the milestones, big and small :)
ReplyDeleteGreat! We are so proud and continue to love reading new updates :)
ReplyDeleteLove Brooke and fam
Hi, both -
ReplyDeleteJust received your card and photos! I wondered about the lid, and then noticed there was a caption on the reverse!!! :)
It is the King of Beers, after all - and you are both royalty in my book.
Cheers right back to you - I hope you can see my smile!
Jan T. (and the ISU Crew, as soon as they see these photos...)
The big change was wonderful. So is your persistance with the slower but steady progress you are making. Love to you both, Karen
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