Sunday(day 286)

Good morning all. We have been very blessed this week. Shawna was standing so beautifully on tuesday night that I brought her forward away from the door and she stood with minimal support for over a minute. She was so excited and smiled immensely. When spoke with the physiotherapist the next day about this he had me repeat the procedure with her. He was also very excited about this when she did it again. His next words were "let's walk her". I thought he was going way too fast but we supported her on either side and with Deb moving her legs and feet we walked her three times across the room approx 12 ft. She was so tired after that she slept for an hour. We now do this with her every night to start patterning her for walking. She seems to be able to assist us with bending her knee and helps us slightly with slidng her feet. It may take a very long time of mimicking this walking pattern for her to take her first steps. I will post the video of it when I get my camera back from loaning it out yesterday. We are so thankfull to our Father for again showing us he is in control. He gives us hope for her recovery. Everything else is continuing as before. Her feeding is continually being increased. We are up to 130 ml/hr with the target being 180. This way already Shawna is able to have a good nights rest with no feed machine going. Shawna enjoyed a whole day out at the wedding and reception of her cousin Sarah and Colin Hekert. It was a beautiful and stimulating day for her. She was awake and in her wheelchair for almost 12 hrs with a small laying down break. She smiled almost the whole day. It was a very beautiful experience for all who saw her. Once again we give thanks to our Heavenly Father who continues to provide for us. Thankyou for your prayers and support. Al, Deb, Shawna, and family