Riza made a significant step last night, as she performed the "put your right foot in" maneuver for the first time since the stroke. They will work on "shake it all about" in Occupational Therapy today and she'll be on her way.
Okay, I'll be serious -- this is great news. Riza was able to pick up her right (weak) leg at the hip and kick it forward with her knee. This is A LOT more motion than I have seen from this side before. She can also shrug her shoulder on the right side.
I'm so happy to see this, I've no doubt that the motion will intensify in force and control, but the complete lack was a little worrying. But she's moving her right side now, and that's what it's all about.
Posted by jk at April 30, 2005 07:57 AMMaganda! Riza shaking her leg is the best thing that has happened to us in a long time! We knew it would happen, and watching the progress unfold is a mystery and a miracle. Riza, you are our hero! You are on your path to recovery... and going home.
Mario saw a bumper sticker once that said, "What if doing the hokey-pokey IS what it's all about?" Now we know. You go, Riza!!! This is awesome!!!
Posted by: Barbara & Mario Rivera at April 30, 2005 10:24 AMSuper! Zoe is behind now. We'll have to catch her up. We can't wait to see the "shake it all about" part of the dance. Riza, go ahead and throw caution to the wind... put your whole self in and keep showing those therapy folks what it's all about! You're awesome baby!
"Yea.. Go!" From Zoe.
Posted by: tabitha Manresa at April 30, 2005 01:02 PMLOVE TO RIZA AND JK
Go Get 'em Riza........You're awesome!!!!
From Marilynn and Steve
Posted by: Marilynn Mesple at April 30, 2005 09:00 PMHey Riza, you've trained that right leg to perform kickups. You'll soon be playing soccer with Brian so that Marykay and I can take a break. In the mean time here's a game for some computer mouse therapy.
Love you,
Brian, Marykay, & Lou
http://gprime.net/game.php/kickups
Posted by: Lou at May 2, 2005 01:08 PMRiza's gettin' her groove back! Must be all those Jamba Juices with vodka (or rum). So glad to see your words here, Riza. It sounds like you're working hard, and with focused determination. Each relearned skill is a freedom reclaimed. Keep up the good work, girl! Jeff is addicted to the Jamba Citrus Squeeze with the Old Guy Boost (or whatever it's called). We'd be happy bring whatever flavor you'd like!
Love,
Kerranne