Saturday, September 25, 2010

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Sydney is moving onward and upward! Today they took her to the parallel bars and she walked without a hoist! The therapist rolled in front of her and supported her knees and helped her balance her legs, but she supported her body weight (using the bars) and moved her legs forward and set them down. Miraculous! Sydney was grinning from ear to ear!

Yesterday the doctor walked into the therapy room when Sydney did assisted walking the first time with a hoist and his jaw dropped. She could see him in a mirror in the corner. He watched her for awhile and then left. He came to her room later and told her she was doing amazingly well! We hope he now understands that miracles can happen. When Sydney started rehab a few days ago, he did a physical assessment on her and told her she would be in a wheelchair, so they would teach her wheelchair skills then send her home. We are hoping he will now change this assessment so she can stay longer to work on walking skills.

This morning when occupational therapy came in, what they had planned did not sound aggressive enough to Sydney, so they took her down to the therapy room and had her work out on arm weights! She is going to be so buff! She is so motivated to work hard and progress, she is helping to direct her care!

As you can imagine, all this hard work really tuckers her out. She is so completely exhausted between sessions, and deals with a lot of pain at night. We know the pain will improve with time, and so will her strength, but this is definitely hard work. (I told the school she should get PE credit – don't you agree?) :)

Thank you again for all your love, support and prayers! Sydney is working hard to beat the odds. With your fasting and prayers (we feel them), the miraculous and merciful blessing from the Lord, and her hard work only good things can happen!

12 comments:

Sandy said...

Yea! *jumping up and down with joy*

Way to go Sydney! You show that doctor what's what!

Sandy

The Little Red Hen said...

Go get 'em Sydney!

Kathy said...

Way to go Sydney! We can't believe the progress you have made in only one week. You are amazing!

Anonymous said...

HOORAY FOR SYDNEY!!! You show them what you're made of, girl and keep up the great effort. We continue to pray for you and know that Heavenly Father has heard all the prayers on your behalf. Don't give up for even one moment! We're pulling for you all the way! Love, Dave and Kris Albrecht

The Luke Family said...

Sydney,
You amaze me!! I am so proud to be related to you!
Keep the faith, keep working and know how loved you are!!!

Love, Karyn Luke and family

steveandval said...

Sydney, we are praying for you. Your amazing work ethic and positive attitude will go along ways for a speedy recovery. We love you and wish you the best!

Mary Bonham said...

Wow, Sydney!! I am still in awe at how quickly from day to day you progress! Honestly, Wow!

I cleaned my food storage room yesterday and every time I wanted to quit because I got tired, I thought of you - and kept going! Thanks for the motivation! You work hard and so can I!

Khristy Huntsman said...

Hey Sydney, it's Kacie, i just wanted to say that i miss you a lot back here. It just isn't the same without you! Also I wanted to say that you have been making so much progress, and that I'm so happy for you! I can't wait to see you again!!! :)

Jill said...

Awesome job, Sydney! We are amazed at your hard work and progress. You are an inspiration to all of us. We pray for you often and know the Lord is blessing you.

Love,

Jim and Jill Cahoon

Anonymous said...

Hi Sydney,

The Young Women need you back conducting. No one can do it like you. And I need you smiling at me when I'm struggling to get through a lesson. Today the beautiful music that I was supposed to play at the end came out as hard rock, I really messed up, you would have been laughing. You've always been able to do hard things and I know your hard work will pay off. You're amazing!
Love, Debbie Wahlin

Pat Pymm said...

SYDNEY, I ,VE TRIED SO MANY TIMES TO SEND A POST , BUT IT KEEPS GETTING KICK OUT...I,M NOT SURE WHY... LIKE YOU I WILL KEEP TRYING UNTIL THIS POSTS FOR ME...

Pat Pymm said...

YES, IT DID IT THIS TIME.......I,M SO HAPPY...
SYDNEY, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH YOU ARE LIKE A DAUGHTER TO ME... MY HEART HAS JUST ACHES AND WHAT YOU ARE GOING THOUGH... BUT I KNOW , YOU ARE STRONG , AND THE FAITH AND SPIRIT YOU HAVE WILL TEACH US ALL MANY LESSONS... YOU HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH SO MANY TALENTS..YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL VOICE, AHD HAVE ALWAYS SANG WITH SUCH FEELING, AND HAVE TOUCHED SO MANY LIFES WITH THAT GIFT. AND SUCH A GIFT AT THE PIANO. YOU HAVE ALWAY WORKED TO BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE, IN ALL AREAS OF YOUR LIFE.. YOU AND I HAVE HAD MANY SACRED MOMENTS TALKING ABOUT YOUR LIFE AND YOUR DREAMS.... AND I WANT YOU TO KNOW IN MY MINDS EYE I SEE YOU WALKING AGAIN. I KNOW YOU HAVE GREAT FAITH SYDNEY.. JUST KEEP BELIEVING AND SEEING IN YOUR MIND YOU WALKING AGAIN...WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIABLE... KEEP SEEING IT UNTIL IT ALL BECOMES REALITY....I LOVE YOU AND CAN,T WAIT TO SEE YOU ON TUESDAY...