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Jane and Jude’s growing and changing a mixed bag

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It seems like forever since I have taken pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard, as the case may be. It’s not because I didn’t think about blogging, it’s not because I haven’t wanted to blog, it’s not because I haven’t had anything to blog about. Quite on the contrary. It’s because, the 2 main subjects of this blog, Jane and Jude, have been sucking every hour out of every day and every minute of every hour with all things, good, tough, new, old, fun, challenging, happy, frightening and ultimately fulfilling.

Peanut update: Making many more strides toward important milestones

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We’ve had some small steps for our little man over the past few months. During our physical therapy visit on Jan. 26 Jordan took his first steps while using his walker all by his big boy self.

Inpatient rehabilitation unit helps children with complex medical, physical and functional needs

Occupational therapist Jordyn Farver helps 4-year-old Areiel put on her shoes before therapy.

Children can spend years in rehabilitation, depending on their illness or injury. So it comes as no surprise that they often form close bonds with their caregivers and therapists as they overcome seemingly insurmountable odds.

Brokenness is Beautiful

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I was pondering physical therapy the other day. Well, lots of days, lately – prospective careers demand a great deal of pondering.

2012 has been a year of blessings

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Reflecting back on 2012 is exciting. The big events for us include Jordan sitting up by himself, scooting, crawling, getting his first teeth, taking trips together and introducing him to our family and friends.

Girl’s performance in the Nutcracker punctuates year of surgery, healing

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The Nutcracker is the magical and lighthearted story of a small girl’s dream on Christmas Eve. You recall the story. As she sleeps on Christmas Eve, the main dancer Clara dreams a toy nutcracker given to her by the wizard Drosselmeyer comes to life.