One Step Forward!

I have been working on Taisei’s reflex integration method since the Masgutova camp in January (which you helped us attend through the fundraiser).  Every day for 2 hours, I would do all the reflex integration and stretching exercises that I learned at the camp.  Honestly, this hasn’t been easy!  There were days when Taisei was too tired after school and he was less than cooperative.  Not to mention my 3 year old daughter constantly crying for my attention while I worked on Taisei.  But I have been diligent because I am DETERMINED to do whatever I can to help my son!

As a result, we have seen some visible improvements!  When Taisei is on his walker, Taisei’s legs used to cross frequently which prevented him from taking steps smoothly.  We determined that this was caused by his inner thigh muscles being too tight.  With Masgutova exercises, we have seen HUGE improvements in his walking. 

While we still have long ways to go, we believe every little improvement counts and it provides us with the motivation to keep marching on.  Never give-up!

Thanks for all your support and thinking about Taisei!

Taisei’s Charity Concert

Recently, our friend Sam Rasoul organized a charity concert for Taisei.  We met Sam several years ago as a realtor when we were looking for our house and we have been friends ever since.  He has thinking about our son and he suggested that we plan a charity event for him.  We are very thankful for his kind thoughts.
By the way, if you are looking for a great realtor in San Diego, we recommend Sam. He is such an amazing guy! Here is his link:  http://thinksam.com/

The proceeds from the charity event will go towards paying for Masguatova therapy camp which will be held in San Diego next January.  As you recall, we saw a great improvement in Taisei after he attended the same camp earlier this year.  All of this wouldn’t have been possible without your generous support.  Thank you very much!!

He is a superstar

It has been almost 7 years since Taisei’s injury.  He has come a long ways since then.

Taisei was only 10.5 months old when he got injured.  His body was much weaker and he was still a baby so I remember him crying every time I took him to the rehab.  Look at him in the pictures today!  He is much stronger and he has developed his own will to get better.  Every week, he goes through intensive 90 minute long rehabilitation where he continues to give his 120%.  The exercise shown in the top picture is a tough exercise for him since he needs to support his body weight with his hands and arms.  I couldn’t help but feel a sense of pride and admiration for my son as I observed.     

Working on supporting my upper body with my arms

 Working on maintaining my balance on an exercise ball

Developing my leg strengths while maintaining balance