Birth's Palsey

Another first...

• Zander had his first visit with his orthopedic doctor Thursday, October 22, 2009.

Hello fellow prayer warriors. Marj, James and Zander met with the orthopedic doctor Thursday afternoon to review the x-ray of his right arm. As most of you know, he was born with no use of his right arm. The diagnosis is "birth's palsey" - a birth injury. His doctor has now ordered physical therapy in the hopes of gaining use of this arm. Marj and James were told that the good news is that he moves his fingers and his hand, and has movement at the elbow. They were also told that he would re-evaluate after three months. If things have not improved by then, "we have a problem".

I was over visiting yesterday for awhile (of course) and did notice him beginning to "flex" his shoulder a little. This is more than I've noticed before. I continue to work his arm and pray for his recovery.

He is such a precious child and has stolen our hearts. Marj says he's spoiled. Isn't he supposed to be? Aren't they all? He doesn't stand a chance with MeeMee and BecBec so close by.