Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Putting in the hard work

This past week, Cydney was moved to the Rehabilitation Unit of Phoenix Children's Hospital.

Cydney continues to put in hard work during her therapy sessions. She continues to progress each day, getting stronger and closer to coming home.

Working on standing on her own

Practicing counting on her fingers

In the past few days she has also started to mouth words, trying her hardest to get the sounds to follow. We are hopeful this means hearing her talk again is not too far off.

The past week we were all able to be together in Phoenix as a family. It was fun to have all the kids together again. Cydney enjoys having them there to laugh and play with. We call Nathan and Lily "Chaos" . Asking Cydney each morning if she is ready for Chaos to come, she laughs at this and nods her head. Seeing her laugh at Nathan's never ending "Booty" jokes and Lily's constant jabbering about wanting to eat is heartwarming to see. 

All three together watching a movie

Cydney and Nathan laughing with each other, as Nathan most likely is continuously saying "booty, booty don't smile Cydney"

Cydney sat up on her own towards Nathan while he was playing with her

Lily enjoying some snuggles with sissy

Hiding from doctors, nurses and therapists whenever they walk into room

Cydney remains in good spirits though it all


We have also begun the modifications at the house in order to prepare to bring Cydney home. We want to thank all that have contributed to the Welcome Home Cydney Fundraiser set up by our Squadron family. We hope to have a comfortable an adapted home for Cydney to come home to very soon. Having her in the comfort of her home as she begins Chemotherapy next month is something we feel will be a big boost to everyone's spirits. We all miss being at home together as a family and not having to shuffle between two cities. 

Work on Backyard Ramp underway:




Thank you all for the continued thoughts and prayers. We appreciate all the kind gestures, meals, and messages to just check in on us. Knowing so many are continually thinking of her as she fights this battle is comforting.







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