Morgan Kate

In April of 2009 Morgan Kate was evaluated by her physical therapist for the very first time. Several days after the evaluation we were given a report. Within the report were comments and observations such as:

"exhibits tonal and movement pattern disorders"

"sweet baby girl"

"obvious delays"

"hypertonic, mild hypertonicity of hips"

"motivated, pleasant"

"cannot navigate in her environment currently"

"assist Morgan Kate with asymmetry, upper extremity function and lower extremity weight bearing"

"extremely supportive family"

"a marked delay for lower extremity weight bearing"

"Morgan Kate exhibits a 53% stationary and locomotion delay and absent walking reflex"

Needless to say, it was quite a lot to take in and process. Since that time we have seen our physical therapist once a week, every single week, except for maybe two or three times. We have worked hard with her during each and every session and we work even harder at home on a daily basis.

Because of Morgan Kate's hard work and development, her PT's hard work and of course the hard work of the good Lord above, we have recently heard these words:

"caught up"

"easily achieving gross motor skills of a 21-24 month old"

"athletic"

"hard worker, motivated, determined"

"doing exceptionally well"

"It's time to discharge!"

Discharge? Completely? We're all done? Are you sure? Oh my gosh! Those were just a few of my initial reactions/responses. And those responses were accompanied with a big smile, lots of laughter and even tears. Tears of pure and absolute happiness. Tears of relief and comfort. Tears of pride and complete joy.During the last week of July we will meet with our PT for one final session. Except this time we won't be working. We will be signing discharge papers.

Way to go Morgan Kate! We love you so much and we are so very proud of you! You continue to amaze us!

Morgan Kate just a few weeks after starting physical therapy.