Elijah was evaluated at Shriner's Hospital in Salt Lake City in November. They took x-rays of his entire body excluding his head. Their findings were that his leg and foot do not need surgery at this time. He needs to continue wearing his AFO on his leg and foot. His spine does have a curve, but it is not due to his leg length difference. He will need to have this evaluated yearly. His left hand has weakness problems due to his stroke, but they will move his tendon in his thumb to increase his ability to grasp at things. Hopefully this will happen in January in Salt Lake City. Not a huge surgery considering he had one of the biggest a couple of years ago. A cranioplasty with staples from ear to ear and an additional 11 staples while a wake. He is very nervous at Dr. appointments considering all the appointments in the last 2 years. Yesterday we went to Abilities Unlimited in Cherry Creek for a new AFO fitting. This will help him to not have foot drop and to be able to run better. They are also lifting his arch with the AFO to support him better so his foot doesn't tire as easily. When ever we venture to Denver we must visit our favorite restaurant in the entire world CAFE SKY where they have wonderful Korean food. Kim chi is even growing on me, the more you eat it the better it is. Elijah ate the largest bowl of soup that has egg, meat, sliced rice wedges, dumplings, leeks, sea weed, and many other yummy ingredients. So after our feast we went to our favorite market Hmart the Asian grocery. Here are just a few of the treats that we brought home.
Wonderful Asian Pears (tastes like a pear and apple in one)
We are so thankful for the diversity our Asian son brings to our family.
The boy that loves to sing and makes us so proud to watch him and see him thrive. I am so thankful that he has so many opportunities available to him. Not just a child with a disability in a country without a future any more. He will grow up to do great things.
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So glad to hear that Elijah is growing well and getting the medical help that he needs. Yummy food! Maybe we'll have to try that restaurant sometime. We like to stop at a Lao Market when we go to Denver. There is now a Thai Market here in Fort Collins. We really miss you! Penny was saying how much she'd love to see you!
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