Merry Christmas from Dallas!
It’s been a busy year and we’re all doing well.
Claire’s therapy has continued each week with a focus on physical, occupational and speech. We have stopped horse therapy due to Claire’s size (she’s now eight years old and its much more challenging to hold her on a horse). Claire’s routine is fairly set now with Botox/Phenol injections every four-six months to manage her tone. She’s on a six-month orthopedic cycle to monitor her hip displasia and scoliosis: so far we haven’t seen any further degradation in each, so we’ve averted surgery for the time being. Despite her motor control and speech constraints, Claire has found ways to communicate and make us understand what she wants.
Our family is enjoying time together and adjusting to a new work schedule. I joined a consulting firm in August and my travel schedule keeps me out-of-town on a more regular basis. Tiffany and I have been able to get out more due to help from our in-home nurse who has been gracious enough to dedicate some of her hours to an occasional Friday evening. Autumn and Heidi are both doing well in school and with extracurricular activities.
The last year has given us the chance to catch our breath since Claire’s accident and brought opportunities to give back some of the charity we received from others. We are looking forward to volunteering more the next year and letting Autumn and Heidi see how they can shape their perspective to impact other grieving families.
We wish you the best this holiday season and hope it brings you time with friends and family!
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