Thursday (day 119)

Sorry for the delay, but my first post ended up in internet land floating somewhere. Its happened once before and I posted again later but then all of a sudden there was two postings. We are so grateful for all the blessings we have recieved, that Shawna could come home, and the outpouring of goodwill at the plant sale have touched us deeply. Shawna meanwhile continues to improve slowly. We put a rolled up towel under her leg behind her knee and she can elevate and hold her right leg for quite a while. She can also let it back down onto the bed on command for a rest. The same with her right arm. She can hold it straight up wrist locked straight with a one lb barbell for a minute now. We do not get quite the same response with her left leg but there is muscle development and it is increasing. Her left arm is also getting some responses. The physiotherapist has had Shawna standing in a walker cage and slowly letting her do some weight bearing onto her hips and legs. This allows her to get good posture for standing and walking as being in bed for too long gives you a kink in your hips. The blood rushes to your lower extremities from your upper and this causes Shawna to be quite tired in this exercise, but her eyes are wide with excitement and concentration when she is doing them. The physiotherapist is confident Shawna will be able to walk in time. That is the key phrase "in time", meaning six months or more from now. He is confident nonetheless. We remain ever thankful to God for his daily blessings to us and Shawna and continue to wait for the unfolding of His will . Thankyou all for your prayers and support. Al and Deb