therapy
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Basketball practice
Namine and I went to basketball by ourselves this weekend.
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Dancing is hard work
Dance class was difficult for Namine this week.
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Dancing by herself
Last night’s dance class saw Namine doing more on her own.
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Walking stronger
Namine impressed us in therapy today.
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Climbing into the bathtub
Namine has been practicing climbing into the bathtub. It has presented some new challenges, but nothing that a little creativity and determination can’t handle.
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Holter monitor
Remember the Holter monitor? Namine had to wear it for 24 hours.
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Independence
It was not so long ago that Namine still had difficulty climbing into the car from her wheelchair. Now, she can do it with little assistance.
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Basketball camp, week 2
Jessica and I were helping her sister move this weekend, so my aunt took Namine to basketball camp.
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Basketball camp
Namine’s first day at basketball camp was fantastic. She had so much fun, and cannot wait until next week.
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Hand crank class, again
Tonight was Namine’s hand crank bike class, for real this time. It was, again, a disappointment — but for a different reason altogether.
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Stubbornness
Namine is not always cooperative.
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Learning new skills
Namine learned to use a knife to cut food in therapy. She got to practice again when we had breakfast for dinner.