Saturday, July 25, 2009

Results from the 2nd session of therapy in Sikeston

This is Christian putting weight in to his left arm and stretching.

We spent 8 days at Sikeston receiving the second session of NDT therapy with the same 2 Occupational Therapists from the first session. I have seen so much progress in Christian's upper body since then end of this session. I will get some video on here to show you what I mean. But for now I will just tell you.
-He is rolling from back to stomach anytime you put him on the floor.
-He is now rolling to the right also which was difficult for him because his left arm is weaker so he would not want cross his midline to swing it on over and roll to the right.
-when he rolls over on his stomach he can now get his right arm out in front and push his head and chest up and hold it there to play.
-his over all ability to hold his chest and head up for long periods of time is great.
-his left arm(weak arm) is so much more loose and we are able to help him use it during play.

We will head back in August for his last session. He will have physical therapist this time.
THANKS to the therapist and the Kenny Rogers Child Center for inviting us to this therapy!

Thursday, July 16, 2009

This is what I've learned. . .


Watching your child stuggle
on any level
in any situation
at any age
no matter their abilities or disabilities
male or female
is physical heartache for any parent.

But watching them
rise above,
conquer,
take the high road,
and smile at the end of the stuggle is what makes us proud!

Just my thought for today that I learned months ago but hadn't shared:
When I couldn't possibly watch Christian have one more seizure (when they were everyday, all day). I realized that although my pain was great in having to watch my child suffer--God knew that pain because he watched his Son be crucified, mocked on the cross. So parents take heart that He knows what you're feeling.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Day 2 of Sikeston Therapy

Elisa and Carissa working with Christian on the ball. Sorry if I spelled your names wrong:) Christian looks like he doesn't like this but he was smiling right before I took this. Promise



Monday, July 13, 2009

No hands mom



"I love america"!
My cousins-Kourtney, Ethan, and Gavin





We were so excited to watch Christian sit by himself for 45 seconds while propping on his hands. He has never done this. It was cool to see him do something independent and to just watch him without doing assisting him.

The other pics are from I Love America event in Springfield over the 4th of July. He had a great time with his family and friends. The fireworks were beautiful and couldn't have asked for more perfect weather. The hayfield that it was in did nothing for his allergies but o well that's temporary.

This is me sitting without mommy's help.

Video from 1st session of therapy in Sikeston

Kenny Rogers Concert in Sikeston




These are pictures from Christian's first concert.