Some decisions are easy; stop at a red light, close the refrigerator door, put gas in your car. Others are more challenging; which school to choose, deciding on a career path, to marry or not to marry. The choice to go to Hope Therapy with Aiden was an easy one to make. Dave and I were in touch with them once we knew Aiden lost his ability to move his right leg. The decision came in the timing of our visit. We were advised that Aiden should complete his time at Sheltering Arms for rehab. Aiden also had gains he needed to make in his strength. He had lost more than 10% of his body weight while in hospital so he was pretty weak. So, we finished rehab and headed home. Aiden started home health PT twice a week and we worked.
An elegromyograph in November 2025 showed no nerve activity in the right quad so I contacted Mr Rob Aiden’s regular PT. We added another day of PT, some of it in the pool.
This week was, I think, harder on Aiden than week one. Last week Shannon was working to find the best way help Aiden. This week she was honing the procedure and Aiden is tired!! Let’s be honest, so am I. Physical therapy for us is a family affair and it is always “all hands on deck”. I don’t know about Aiden, but I do know that I am glad my deodorant works!!
No matter the difficulty of the activity, no matter how
hard we press him, Aiden works. He keeps on taking the steps, pedaling the trike, balancing in the exercise cage. I would have given up. Aiden keeps on. This brings to mind Romans 5:3-4
“…we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that Suffering produces persverance; perseverance, character, and character, hope; “
How grateful I am for that hope.
Blessings to you and thankful for going on this journey with us.
~ Christa
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