Walking Again!

 You might remember Rie has had several major setbacks along the way: a severe skull segment infection, then severe leg spasms due to "sunken scalp flap syndrome", then postoperative sub-implant hemorrhage, then a kidney infection, then COVID.  Each setback erased Rie's walking progress but the good Lord has blessed Rie with a never-give-up attitude.  She is much tougher than most, myself included!  Since our release from the rehab hospital on February 10th, I have cowardly dragged my feet in helping Rie get out of her wheelchair, fearing another round of unbearably painful spasms.  Finally, today Rie insisted so we tried the rolling walker.  She was stronger and better balanced than ever! Praise God!   I nervously held her gait belt and gave a bunch of instructions but I don't think any of it was needed!   I'm going to order her a fancy "Up-Walker" if the therapists approve on Wednesday.  The up-walker is designed to improve her walking posture which we've been struggling with for months. 

Please pray for His guidance as we retry the transition from her wheelchair to the walker.


Love and Blessings ❤️🙏


Sasan


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  1. AnneBeritMarch 8, 2022 at 10:51 PM

    PRAISE BE TO GOD for preserving her ability to walk and for her tenacity!! Rie’s mentioned it each time we've talked lately, ”I need to walk more.” She and God are on the move 🤩 We will be praying specifically for continued guidance and reassurance all around. Trusting God to direct her steps, manage the spasms, and keep you all in perfect peace 🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏

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  2. MGMarch 9, 2022 at 9:15 PM

    Wonderful news! Go Rie Go! Walk in God’s strength!

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