Friday, January 12, 2007

A Good Report!

No, we didn't slip Rogaine in his bottle... this is a wig that my sister, Jaime, wore in the musical 42nd Street. The kids were playing at her house when the grown-ups were summoned into the room to see Luca! It puts me to mind of Welcome Back Kotter... don't you think?
Anyway, Luca had a physical therapy appointment today, and the therapist confirmed what we were thinking... that this once little baby with the tilted head and weak neck has now become a "level-headed" little boy! Carla, who was a great therapist -and motivator for me, has discharged Luca from P.T.. She was thrilled with his progress - he now has full passive range of motion in his neck, which is very exciting to us. This means that not only is he not tilting his head anymore, he now has proper vision, and the muscles will not influence the way the bones in his skull are growing. Looking back in his newborn pictures, he always tilted his head. Now - as you can see - he is perfectly level!
Keith and I are very glad that we don't have to hold Luca down and stretch his neck as he screams in protest, and I am relieved that this will be one less appointment we need to take him (and Bella along) to!
It is amazing to see how God has already worked in Luca's young life. For us, waiting was the hard part. We have learned that the Lord is not interested in our timetable or schedules. He just asks that we remain steadfast in our faith and trust Him and His timing. In this, we have seen a great reward, and continue now with renewed strength and hope for continued progress and good reports!

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