Working on good posture and good gait while learning to walk again, Eliza has been instructed to look straight ahead with her head up. Frequently she needs reminders as she looks down often when she is using her walker. After a recent reminder, Eliza told us that she just can't stop looking at her feet because she can't believe how straight they are now.
She is walking more and more every day. The ability to stand up herself, holding onto the walker, and walk a distance has greatly improved. In fact, over the weekend Eliza decided her goal is to only use her walker when she is in the house. Her wheelchair stayed mostly parked this weekend while we were at home.
Many great experiences help keep Eliza's spirits up and make the recovery period more enjoyable.
On her birthday last week, Eliza's choir walked to our house from school to sing 'Happy Birthday' and bring her encouragement. Earlier in the day her French class FaceTimed her to sing 'Happy Birthday' in French.
Because she is more mobile now, it's easier and safer to take her out of the house, so we have taken her on more outings. Going to see her friend, Claire Lane, in Shrek at West High School was a highlight of last week. Getting back to school is next!
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