Cliff started an intense therapy called TheraSuit at The Therapy Place last week.
We are so blessed to have these resources just minutes from our house!
Cliff will get to work one on one with Lisa, who is highly trained in the TheraSuit method, for 3 hours a day, 5 days a week for 3 weeks.
The TheraSuit Method is used to encourage proper gross motor patterns and isolate certain movements.
It also strengthens the muscle groups responsible for specific movements.
The main goals of TheraSuit are the improvement of range of motion, increased muscle strength and joint flexibility, as well as overall improvement of Cliff’s functional skills.
I pop in during the last 30 minutes a few days a week to snap pictures and take video of Cliff’s hard work!
Every step these feet take is truly a miracle.
Cliff is so determined.
His strength and endurance will forever amaze us!
When his tongue sticks out,
you know he means business.
Cliff works extremely hard the entire three hour session.
Even when extreme fatigue takes over, he pushes through.
It amazes me that a four year old has this much drive and fortitude.
Cliff is already getting stronger!
He is now able to use his canes without his braces!
In fact, we are going to put his big braces (Turbo’s) up
and go back to his little braces (DAFO #4’s)!
Despite being completely worn out at the end of each day, Cliff’s spirits are high!
He is still silly and the every moment with him is like being at the best party in the world!
Yea, he is amazing!
At the end of the day, Cliff has to walk to the star and touch it!
The pride written all over his face when he is finished with an intense day of TheraSuit is priceless.
Here Cliff is walking to the star at the end of the session last week:
(make sure to pay close attention to his last 4 steps)
Cliff took 4 steps with his canes ALL BY HIMSELF!!!
We are so so SO proud of Cliff and his hard work!
Words cannot express how blessed we are to have him in our lives.
He is our miracle and our daily reminder of God’s good work!
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
James 1:2-4
Way to go Cliff! U did a great job! May God continue to bless your family! The nursery turned out BEAUTIFUL!
That video was amazing- Cliff is amazing you and your husband are amazing! GOD IS AMAZING!!
It must be so hard as a mom not to just scoop him up when he cries and wants to quit but you are doing so great by giving him support and love and encouragement- God will reward all of ya’lls hard work- I just know it. God bless you all!!
I am a new reader of your blog, and love it. This post was especially wonderful and inspirational. How proud you must be of your beautiful baby boy and what he is accomplishing! I will continue to read, and keep up with his progress. Best of luck and keep up the good work!
Wow, that’s a pretty moving video. He’s come a long way — and double wow — the therapies available to help are mind boggling!
Way to go, Cliff! He is doing so great!
wtg cliff I am a 20 year old with CP
yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! He’s doing so well! Cooper did the tongue thing, too…but if you look, lots of famous athletes have been known to do it (see Michael Jordan, etc) so we think it’s good form!
Can’t believe it in his 3rd hour when I go check in on him and see how he is speechless…poor tired boy…so unlike him! but you’re right…he pushes through! and will prevail!
Go Cliff Go! It’s amazing what little folks can do. You are doing such a wonderful job with Cliff, I know how much work it takes on your end too. Thanks for sharing.
This video brought tears to my eyes! How proud you must be of your little man!
And what a handsome one he is!!
Way to go Cliff! We are all so proud of you and excited to see God work in your life daily!!
Awww, this makes my eyes tear up. Great job Cliff!
Way to go little man!!!! He is an amazing little guy! His determination and will are inspiring!!! Keep up the great work Cliff!!! Love watching Cliff’s journey and all the milestones he hits!!! Thank you for posting and your realness about your lives Natalie! I will forever be a fan of this blog!
A fan in Canada,
Lisa C