First round done

Cydney has completed her first round of Chemo.  She handled it beautifully and didn't let it get her down.  She now gets three weeks off to focus on rehabilitation therapies and get even stronger. 

She has improved so much in her ability to walk with us giving her only the slightest amount of support for balance under her arms.  She is holding all her weight on her own and controls the pace. Her strides have become more even and there is less crossing over with her feet.  She is still very cautious and scared to use the walker, she likes the feel of us behind her. One of our main goals in therapy is to gain the confidence to use the walker on her own.  Giving her the indepence and freedom to go where she would like on her own.

Another milestone she is getting closer to is using the toilet consistently. She is able to let us know when she needs to use the restroom, and then we are able help her get there. 

Her speech improves more and more each day. Her tone is still quiet, and some letter sounds sound the same. It may take me a few rounds for me to catch her whole thought, but I eventually catch on to what she is saying.

A favorite activity in therapy is swinging.

She is also in the process of getting a homebound teacher to do schooling with her at home. She is excited to start school again.  Hopefully a teacher will be lined up in the next few weeks. 

We are constantly amazed at how well she handles all of this. Her overall attitude remains positive, until visitors have to leave. She does not like saying goodbye. 

Thank you for all the continued prayers and well wishes. I let her know often she has many supporters out there and all are wishing her the best.