As is often the case while one son starts making some progress the other hits a stumbling block.
Our oldest is starting to walk again after 6 months in a wheelchair. It is a slow process which involves physio therapy 3 times a day. There is a lot of strength and endurance work to be done before camp in August. there's nothing like a dealine to provide motivation. Slowing he is even able to use his hands a bit more for very limited computer and writing.
Over the last week I noticed that the youngest wasn't sleeping so well. His allergies were awful. I noted that for the first time in a couple of years his asthma is acting up so he can't take big breathes without coughing. Now he is back on puffers. The allergy problems have also caused a sinus infection. It wasn't at all encouraging to have the doc listen to his chest and annouce that he "doesn't quite have pneumonia." He has gone almost 3 year without pneumonia.
Oh well we should be good at the one step forward two steps back dance by now.
I know it is a dance you know too well, but please know that you also have friends that know that dance too, and will dance with you in support. Prayers are always being lifted up for all 4 of you and the people who provide supports to you. I am sure it feels like a lonely dance at times, but you really are never alone. Hang in there!
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