8 months on

Emma is still doing fabulously well, 8 months after her SDR surgery.  She can sit in a chair, dangling her legs, and swing them — just like any other kid.  Things like that, we all take for granted, but Emma is just discovering for the first time.  She can walk up and down stairs with adult assistance.  She can hold hands with someone and walk a long distance on any surface.  She is learning how to swing, and almost has it!  And she is using much less equipment — hardly ever in her wheelchair and walker now.  We went for a long walk in the Farmer’s Field on uneven ground, and had a picnic — something we could have never done before the SDR surgery.  Emma can stand in place holding her balance for 80 counts now, and her goal is to get to 100.  And she can still take approximately 30 steps completely unaided down the hallway of her house.  With strength, patience, determination, and time, she will inevitably be able to do more and more.  To listen to a recent radio interview go to:  http://www.newburysound.co.uk/help-emma-walk-update-i-8776.php

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