It's been 17 days since my last blog, and I've probably lost a lot of folks along the way. It's been a rough 17 days, but I'm back. The last blog was on Saturday, February 18, and on Sunday, February 19, Sarah Kate took a tumble. She had walked all over the house the day before, and she was tired. She fell backwards and hit her head on our hardwood floor. Although she wasn't injured, the fall destroyed her confidence and we went backwards for a while. Each day that week, she was fearful and cried whenever she was encouraged to walk even short distances - much shorter than she had been able to do before. On Thursday, I began crying in the therapy office because she didn't want to take even a single step alone.
On Friday, we went to Park Place in Birmingham and Katie was able to get her take a few steps by fooling her into doing it without thinking about it, but neither of us felt good about what was going on. Sarah Kate and I decided to "surprise" Lisa at Children's South with a visit when we left Park Place. Lisa graciously cut her lunch short and worked with Sarah Kate for a few minutes. She had been walking without the top strap on her braces for several days. Lisa put the top strap back to give her a more secure feeling, and it worked. She began to be more comfortable and started to improve. Although it would be several days before she got back what was lost, she did get there, and we're very thankful.
Many of you have inquired about Sophie, the other little girl who had SDR surgery on January 4. We got to see Sophie and her mom the day we "surprised" Lisa. She is doing great! She was beaming that day - absolutely radiant! Many children who have SDR become more pleasant, happier children after the surgery - presumably because much of the frustration has been alleviated and because they are proud of the things they are accomplishing. She is walking with canes now, which is something she had never attempted prior to the surgery. She has not progressed as quickly as Sarah Kate, but she is also younger by five months and was not able to do as much prior to the surgery. Please continue to pray for her and her family.
I'm taking a small break this week. I'm heading to the beach for a few days and Sarah Kate will be staying with my dad and stepmom in Montevallo, south of Birmingham. They will be taking Sarah Kate to therapy on Friday (bless their hearts!) while I scrapbook, eat seafood, and (hopefully) walk on the beach. I hope to return refreshed and ready to go again! Sarah Kate and I are spending so much time together these days that it's a little bit difficult to remember that I have adult friends. Because of her therapy schedule, she isn't going to be able to go back to preschool this spring, so she isn't really around other children, either. Also, going to Birmingham twice a week and to therapy in the middle of the day the other three weekdays has made it very difficult for me to concentrate on getting things done - even "little" things like the housework. Sarah Kate is tired, and there's a fine line to walk to know when to keep pushing and when to take a break. Please continue to pray for us.
"...though he stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand." - Psalm 37:24
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