Swimming

Sorry we haven't updated in a while! We have been busy enjoying time with family and friends. Kyle still goes to therapy four times a week, one of those being aqua therapy. We are amazed at how much better Kyle's balance has gotten since he started in the pool. There is a bench under the water that they sit him on, and he has to try and keep his balance. He's up to to 10+ minutes! He really likes the workout, and how it loosens up his muscles. The weights on his ankles are to keep his legs from floating up. More importantly..... how amazing are those swimming trunks?!?!

Patience

The other day we were feeling very frustrated and impatient with our current living situation. We also felt that we were treading water spiritually. We know that God has it in control, but it's easier to worry and to want to do things in our own time. We decided to crack open the Bible for some guidance. We read 1 Kings 5:1-5 and the moral of the story is that we don't need our dreams fulfilled today, but concentrate on how God has carried us through the battles. We feel blessed that we have been taken care of the whole way, and that another living situation is even possible. We know that God has even better blessings coming our way in His time, not ours. It was amazing to see how once we prayed and read the Bible that God placed people and encouraging words everywhere we went. Keep praying that we would be able to bond together as a couple spiritually so that we can realize the things that God has planned for.

"Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don't get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever things come up when the time comes." Matthew 6:34 (The Message)

Bowling!

We had a blast bowling with the Hoff cousins! It's so great to spend time with such cool family members! Love you guys!

Feeling Fine in 2009!

Here is a picture of Kyle working out on his arm bike. He got this piece of equipment to use at home a few weeks ago and hasn't stopped pedaling! It's amazing how his arms are getting more muscular! Our goal together is to be fit and healthy... i know, i know, that's every one's new years resolution, but we're determined!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! We hope that God blesses each and every one of you in 2009! We are excited to see what great things he has in store.

MeRrY ChRiStMaS!!!!

We hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas! We were busy running from house to house celebrating Christmas with our families. We loved the hustle and bustle and were relieved that we were able to get into every one's homes. We celebrated mostly with Kyle's family and are anxious to spend next week with Britt's family. Kyle was determined to open his presents by himself, as depicted in the photo above. What a change from last year! He sure has come a long way, and we are thankful for what God has blessed us with this past year. As we reflect back on this past year, it makes us thankful for the real reason of Christmas!

More pictures to follow!

It's electric!

E-stim off E-stim on

Here is a photo of K with electric stim on his arm. The e-stim uses electric to replace the signal from your spinal cord. You attach certain electrodes to different muscle groups to strengthen the movement. It is used to strengthen muscles and for some patients it's used for pain management. Kyle used e-stim on his shoulders at Magee. It not only relieved the pain, but helped put his shoulder back in the joint. We are thankful that Kyle doesn't have any more pain and is working on the strengthening part of it. He's even becoming some what of an inventor! He used nuts and bolts to add weight to his wrist to help get them stronger.