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First Steps


Today Maddy took her first steps--two little baby steps from the bookshelf to the couch. Since Maddy was born, I have read the stories about Jesus and the apostles healing lame men with new eyes and a longing that Jesus could be here today and that he could heal Maddy like he healed the lame man at the pool and on the side of the road. Today I feel like I witnessed a little piece of what it would be like to see one of those miracles happen. And Maddy, she's ready to keep going. She took her steps right as we were getting ready to leave for her physical therapy session. I told her therapist, Miss Wendy, about how she took a couple of steps right before we came. Wendy worked with her in therapy and she took two steps for Miss Wendy. I am so proud of Maddy. She has worked hard and doesn't know that she "can't" do something. Her determination is an inspiration to me. There have definitely been a lot of mountain tops, a lot of valleys, and a lot of flat spaces in Maddy's journey so far. I know there is more of all that to come, but today I am going to enjoy the mountain top of First Steps!

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Drs Meyer said…
I can't even share my joy at this!!!! So great!!!!!
June 29, 2011 at 3:19 PM
Chrissy Cross said…
Amazing girl, I had no doubt that she would be able to do it someday, her determination is the size of a mountain!! What a great day!
June 29, 2011 at 3:23 PM
Jennifer said…
That is AWESOME!!! So proud of you, Maddy! You inspire all of us, sweet girl!!
June 29, 2011 at 3:54 PM
bee said…
What a thrilling day! You will definitely put this down as a momentious day!
June 29, 2011 at 4:10 PM
Anonymous said…
Go Maddy Go!!! So proud of your adorable girl. She's a trooper.
brittany
June 29, 2011 at 5:53 PM
Brandon E. said…
Yay! Couple weeks she will be toddling all over the place.
June 29, 2011 at 9:35 PM
davisclan said…
God is so good! Way to go, Maddy, Mommy and Daddy! Thanks for sharing your story. What a precious, tough little sweetie you guys have <3
June 29, 2011 at 9:38 PM
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