Our day started early again – physical therapy at 8am. Sarah Kate was slow to wake up, but she did really well once she got going. She was well behaved and worked hard, and I was so proud of her. We came back home for a few hours for lunch and rest, and then went back at 2pm. Things went mostly smoothly, although she did cry a fair amount. The difference today is that she was crying because she was tired (not in a rage), and it was very obvious. We came back to the “parpet” and had a relaxing evening.
As far as her progress goes, she is spending more and more time knee-walking and cruising. Considering how weak her legs were at the beginning of last week when we started (she couldn't even crawl in the beginning), it’s amazing how much progress she has made already. She is about at the level that she was pre-surgery, which is amazing. The therapists are encouraging her to get in and out of the wheelchair by herself and to get around by either cruising holding the wall or knee walking from place to place. She still tends to want to W-sit, but she is getting better and better about sitting the “right” way. The Botox is starting to work a little, too, which is good news because it will help the therapy to progress.
We are going home tomorrow afternoon for a day or two, and I’m thrilled. We need a day or two in our house (and with Scott) to get a break from it all. Sarah Kate definitely needs a break after working so hard every day, and I am incredibly tired myself, although I can’t quite figure out why. Thank you all for your encouraging words. It is through the prayers of our friends and the grace of God that we are able to do this each day.
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. - Isaiah 40:29
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