David was working between the parallel bars with PT (Chris) when we found him this morning. Maggie, April and Katie accompanied Patty and me. We watched as Chris helped David stand and rock back and forth, strengthening the trunk muscles as well as the legs, neck, etc. When David seemed balanced, Chris let go and David stood unassisted. They did this lots of times, and got up to 30 seconds of standing alone. This seemed great to us, as it was one more step towards being able to walk. After a brief rest Chris had David walk between the parallel bars. David’s right hand was on the rail and Chris was maybe supporting his balance some, but David was moving both feet by himself. He was really walking! I get the feeling that at this rate we could see David walking down the hallways of “D” wing unassisted, only holding on to the railing, before you know it. It was a real answer to prayer today.
His mood seems more positive as he is seeing progress. I pray that this just snowballs into an even greater determination on his part. It is exciting to experience his victories with him, and fun to relate them to you all.
Steve
P.S. Happy Birthday to Kelli, who reached the ripe old age of 20 today!
Saturday, January 5th, 2008
Posted by The Huddleston family at 9:21 PM
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Who said i was ripe? Or old? pshh i dont know about all of that...=D According to Christa I'm an old fart..whatever i see how it is...thanks though. But anyways to what really matters...David...Keep up the good work ey??!!!
I read yalls blog often and pray for David. I do not know yall, but Cliff Shoemake is a friend of ours (he also is recovering from a head injury) and w found your blog through them. Anyway, your faith encourages me and I know we can all trust in the Goodness of our Savior...in all things.
Bless your family and be healed David.
Courtney Garrison
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