Stronger...

Ayla did really well at phsyio this week. She missed a day because she was pretty sick. They opened a new facility and it's very nice. They have a little "ballet" room with mirrors and that little dance bar (very low for little ones). Ayla could reach up to it from a chair (for her arms this is sooo great, come a long way) and with a bit of help pulled herself up and stood for a couple seconds WITH NO MAGIC LEGS AND NO HELP FROM ANYONE. The PT and OT were there and we were all cheering for her! She even held her bar and took some side ways steps with the reassurance of my hand on her back. This week she also peddled the trike all by herself! Just a little rock back to get started and she was off on her own:) Ryan's parents got her a little trike with a handle on the back so we can push her, now she can ride bikes with the kids outside. She is also becoming very adament at times that she must walk by herself and today twice while sitting on a step tried to get up, i'm going to have to watch her now we she doesn't have any falls while getting more brave. We have to work on some stretching of her ankles. The PT said she's pretty sure she grew and her muscles are just trying to catch up to her bones. The OT is having us work on her hands and thumbs (in the way that you make a 2,3,4).
We are thankful that God is making our little girl stronger...and us stronger too. Today someone in our small group said that Ayla is teaching us all something...and she certainly is. Gods goodness in all things. We are so thankful for her.


PS
There is a family in the same town we live in that have a little boy with a similar disease as Ayla, except it's in his esophogus, so he can't eat anything other than hypoallergenic formula. He and his family are moving to Edmonton to have some sugeries done to try and help him. He is only 10 months old. We dont know them, but if you could say a spare prayer for this little boy that would be so great:) God Bless you all.