STEP FORWARD - 4 MONTH UPDATE

September 14th marked the 4th month of recovery for Cindy. We recently received Dawson's soccer pictures - I knew they were taken on May 14th and that he scored his first goal that day. I think I might remember that date for a long time.

Here this month's update of information.

August 25th, Kelly and Cindy headed up to Burley to visit with Dr. Crane. He was very pleased with her progress, which at this date was a 110 degree bend on her own, 118 degrees with assistance. Her next doctor's appointment is October 6th.

August 26th she began weight bearing at physical therapy and around the house. She started with 20 lbs., which is just a touch down with her left foot.

Labor Day weekend, she was able to attend all 3 hours of church for the first time since before the accident. This is a huge step forward for her.

At the 4 month recovery mark, she was able to bend 115 degrees on her own, 120 degrees with help. Her physical therapist are confident that she can bend more. They are continuing to work breaking up the adhesions on her knee cap (scar tissue). Her weight is now at 80 lbs, which allows her to stand on each foot equally. Cindy uses crutches in public, but continues to use the walker at home. Very soon, she will begin to use a cane to get around. Physical therapy continues to be hard... it will never be easy. Once she is able to do a certain exercise well, they switch up what they are doing with her to make it more challenging.

I am constantly amazed at the progress that she is making and the fact that she pushes for more everyday. There are so many times that I imagine what I would do in her shoes. I want to say that I would push on, believing that I could do anything. But, I'm not so sure.

I know that she is looking forward to being able to walk without assistance. I hope that I can capture one of these special moments on video.

The Climb

I can almost see it
That dream I am dreaming
But there's a voice inside my head saying
"You'll never reach it"

Every step I'm taking
Every move I make feels
Lost with no direction
My faith is shaking

But I gotta keep trying
Gotta keep my head held high

There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be a uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose

Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb

The struggles I'm facing
The chances I'm taking
Sometimes might knock me down
But no, I'm not breaking

I may not know it
But these are the moments that
I'm gonna remember most, yeah
Just gotta keep going

And I, I got to be strong
Just keep pushing on

'Cause there's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be a uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose

Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb, yeah!

There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Somebody's gonna have to lose

Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb, yeah!

Keep on moving, keep climbing
Keep the faith, baby
It's all about, it's all about the climb
Keep the faith, keep your faith, whoa

Thank you mom for inspiring me and so many others to always look forward, to be positive, and to be courageous enough to do hard things. Love you! Zoey Michelle