"So How is Isabel's Health, Anyway?"

Several of you have recently inquired about Isabel’s therapy and health.

Isabel continues to have physiotherapy and occupational therapy several times a week to maintain the strength and flexibility that she gained over the summer. Particular attention is currently being given to her contractured feet with serial casting over a six-week period. By weekly changes of foot casts, the therapists hope to shift Isabel’s feet into more appropriate positions. Massage and flexibility & strength exercises are slowly increasing her wrist and arm mobility. It is a long slow process with very gradual improvement. What is key is that Isabel has not lost what she gained in active rehab this summer.

Isabel’s throat continues to be paralyzed so she communicates at a fast pace with her letterboard and the thin end of a wooden spoon. A food peg continues to provide nutrition through her abdomen.

Finally – and to quote Isabel on her letterboard: I AM SO THANKFUL THAT MY BRAIN WORKS JUST FINE, AND I CAN STILL "CALL THE SHOTS" WITH MY GIRLS.

And for that we all give thanks!