Monthly Archives: September 2010

Emma is walking independently with her tripod sticks!  We went to the playground today and she walked with them at the playground — without anyone holding onto her or even being near her.  She did a ton of walking today, … Continue reading →

Emma has achieved walking with her walking sticks independently in the house!!  Actually, she has been capable of this all week, but her confidence is still low so she has needed me to touch her shirt to let her know … Continue reading →

Independently, that is!!  Emma is now practising taking some independent steps without holding onto anything.  And she can do it!  4 to 5 to 6 and maybe even 7 steps — it’s hard to count when trying to watch and … Continue reading →

Emma and her sisters had to start school Monday, only a day and a half after we arrived back in the UK.  So they are all very jetlagged and tired, but settling in nicely.  Emma is in a bit of … Continue reading →

After a long and difficult journey spread over two days, we finally made it home.  Not sure how Grammy and Mommy were able to tote that much luggage around on their own, but they did it!!  Emma has already done … Continue reading →

A final farewell to the St. Louis Children’s Hospital and a picture with Emma’s neurosurgeon, Dr. Park. And of course a picture of the Animals.

Emma is doing very well and is extremely close to being back to her normal level of functionality pre-op.  She even ran today in the hospital corridor with her walker, but it was difficult with her splints on.  We’ll give … Continue reading →