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Wow. What a week! If you follow my Instagram (@kaseysteen), you already know how much progress Ryker has made in the span of a week! He works HARD for 3 hours straight, with just a 10-15 minute snack break to reenergize. Here is a quick recap of our week... December 11, 2017 - Day One:
December 12, 2017 - Day Two:
December 13, 2017 - Day Three: Ryker suited up in the Therasuit on day three. The Therasuit is a wearable orthotic comprised of multiple bungee cords that can add resistance to certain areas of Ryker's body, in order to help align his body into proper position for walking and provide input/stimulation through his muscles. It works out multiple muscles in his body and is very strenuous, but makes a big difference! Also on day three, Ryker took NINE independent steps. NINE STEPS!!! I failed to get his nine steps on video, but I did capture this: After Ryker (and Maverick) worked so hard in therapy, we took a mid-week break and headed out to the magical lights at Lake Lanier Islands where the boys got to meet Santa. Ryker showed Maverick what Santa was all about, and asked Santa for a bus for both of them.  This is the REAL Santa...I'm sure of it! December 14, 2017 - Day Four: In case you wondered what Maverick is up to during Ryker's therapy, he is some of the best motivation for Ryker walking (and probably the best sport ever). Here is Maverick in action:  Sweet Maverick...thank you for letting Ryker put rings on your head! December 15, 2017 - Day Five: Friday morning my heart was FULL of joy as I walked, hand in hand, with Ryker on our way to therapy. This was a first for us -- walking all the way down a long hallway like this -- and it was just awesome. Ryker's hard work is definitely paying off!  Ryker is gaining confidence, gaining balance, and making giant headways at Tender Ones Therapy Walking School! We are so proud of his strength, determination and perseverance through this therapy! THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR CONTINUED PRAYERS!! WE'RE EXCITED TO KICK OFF WEEK TWO! "But the Lord stood at my side and gave me STRENGTH..." ~ 2 Timothy 4:17
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Barb
12/17/2017 11:38:29 pm
There are no words for how thrilled I am for Ryker, the two of you and your family, I am so, so impressed with Ryker for working so incredibly hard, maintaining that beautiful smile on his face while doing so and again, beyond words thrilled for his mommy and daddy to see the payoff for his hard work. XO
Katrien
12/18/2017 05:46:25 am
You can be so proud of Ryker and your family! When our daughter with Joubert Syndrome was younger, I often wished I could have one second of a view of her future, to know if she would be okay. With so much perseverance Ryker will be okay, with faith and gratitude.
Lori Blair
12/18/2017 07:49:24 am
That’s is so amazing it brought tears to my eyes just watching his determination and Perseverance to achieve. What an amazing little guy.
Robin
12/19/2017 10:27:29 pm
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