Just see how strong I am! Aunt Erin and I can lift a whole car!!!
Jordan seems to do new things almost daily, but I was so thrilled when he decided to really "show off" at therapy during my Dad's visit during the second week of July. My Dad lives in Texas so he doesn't often get to see Jordan at therapy. It was a thrill to see Jordan work so hard to impress his "Daddy Rip" as the grandchildren and great-grandchildren call my Dad. Jordan was determined to double his record from the previous week. He had just recently developed enough head control to hold his head in an upright position for up to five minutes at a time while in the "ring sitting" position. He managed to hold his head upright in this position for about 10 1/2 minutes for Daddy Rip. Jordan has developed enough head and upper body control to accomplish this with only someone's hand against his spine for support. Just two weeks ago he needed the support of someone's hands on his shoulders to accomplish any head control in this sitting position. Prior to that he needed his arms to be in a position to provide balance, such as on the tray of his wheel chair or stander. Now he is able to exhibit enough trunk and head control to accomplish this with only a little back support. Now that is progress! The therapist says that Jordan is now ready for a new level of accomplishment. He needs to work on muscle strength, now that he is finally gaining more muscle control and more ability to act on verbal commands. We are all so pleased that Jordan is continually making new strides toward a more normal life.
