we started the new week with a speech session first thing this morning. katie brought in some juice that was the next step toward drinnking regular liquid...this one is called nectar and is thinner than the honey-thick drink gen has been drinking. she passed the test with the thinner liquid and the order has been placed for her to use it now. this is a big improvement, because it means gen's throat muscles are working more efficiently than before, not letting thin liquid run down her throat the wrong way before she has a chance to swallow. right after speech we had ot. gen worked with electrodes on both arms. she gets stronger each time she does this. in physical therapy gen worked on sitting balance in one session, and worked on moving her legs in the second session. afternoon speech therapy was devoted to working on breathing deeper using her abs to get her voice stronger. in the afternoon ot session, courtney brought in a new "toy": a mouth stick that gen can use to pick things up. she holds the stick in her mouth and pushes a lever with her tongue to make the device work. this is good exercise as well as a practical help. we thank God for continued improvement and for the peace that passes understanding.
susan
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Dear Susan,
Human wisdom would suggest that we should be encouraging you, but our wisdom is so small and weak when compared to God's thoughts and ways. I am so encouraged by you when you thank God for His peace that passes our understanding. I rejoice, knowing that you and Josh and Gen are standing by God's grace and power. He alone is able to hold you up. Ephesians 6:13 came to mind. "Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand." Keep on standing in His strength!
Love,
Melfin
Sounds like things are going great. Isn't it amazing the things they come up with and the uses for our bodies to operate things we never concidered. I gave the report I printed last week to David and Betty Janney and they appreciated that. We're thilled with the progress you're making. Just keep working hard and don't let the bad days get you down. We all have those. I've taken communion to Grandpa and Grandma Cordell this past month. They are praying for you and thinking of you constantly. Keep on truckin and we'll pray that things keep getting better, and am sure they will. 'till next time, Bonham and Lida Oney
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