Day at the Park

Taisei loves walking in his gait trainer (walker) especially when we take him to his favorite park.   He loves the freedom of being able to move on his own!

Right after his injury he had no control of his body. His neck, trunk , arms, hands, and feet were all "floppy" and weak. The left side of his body was very cold from poor blood circulation.  He even needed a neck cuff to hold his head up at that time.  I still remember one of his physical therapists telling us that he may never be able to hold his head up like a normal child agin. But look at him now!!  He is so much stronger!! 

These pictures were taken a while ago so he is even stronger now.  I am very proud of him for how far he has come.  He is a little red engine that could!  Bythe way,  his little sister (Hana) is trying to help too.  Good job Hana. :)