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Day #8. Another great day here in Santiago. Austin did great. Words from Ramon's mouth..."WOW". Ramon did some experimental exercises with Austin today and he completed 100 percent of them. We were so proud of Austin. Austin's left side of the brain decided to join in the exercises today and now Austin is doing great with both sides now. Whenever you think you can't go any farther take a look at Austin....what an inspiration he is and doesn't even realize it. He is ready for his freedom and it really shows more and more each day.

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Day #7. I can't believe how fast the time is going. Straight from Ramon...."Awesome Austin had an Excellente Day". Our champ did it again. Ramon has discovered something very interesting about Austin. Austin definately doesn't have a movement or muscle problem, it definately comes from the brain. Basically all neurological. The brain can be trained with repetition. Austin is so amazing and he is working so hard. We went to the park today and played for a nice reward. What kid doesn't like the park? I will post some more videos later tonight, when things calm done around here. Keep the prayers coming

Day #6. Therapy went very good today. Ramon stated again that Austin has received the message. Ramon said that Austin definately is ready to walk. Now with constant repitition of these exercises we need to make his brain do the work. Tomorrow we will start the home program exercises, now comes the hard part for me....the teaching. I am eager to see Austin have more freedom. Ramon said that Austin is at a critical state. Today seemed to easy for Austin and he was having fun. I hope that each day becomes easier for him and that he and his brain will see what freedom that can enjoy. I am going to try to post a link of news program that Ramon taped in Canada. It explains CME therapy much better than I ever can. It is a great news clip, so I hope it works.
http://news.globaltv.com/search/Walking+Tall/1992004/story.html

What a great day to end the week with. Austin suprised even Ramon with the great work that he did today. What a great feeling it gave all of us and a good going home present for daddy. Austin and his brain worked really hard today. I will post video's so everybody can enjoy it has much as we did. We keep moving forward, and the key seems to be, "have no expectations for Austin" What an amazing little boy. We are sad to say goodbye to Bill today, but know in one week, we will all be together as a family again. Bill leaves here knowing that Ramon has the hands of God and that Austin is achieving something new every day and getting closer and closer to freedom of his own. I'm sure Bill will miss all the Chilean's asking him if he is an actor or professional sports player. I sure found it amusing. Can't wait to post more great achievement from Awesome Austin. Hugs and Kisses to everyone.

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Day #3. Austin had a crabby morning, but the afternoon session was great. Ramon had a talk with Austin's brain about receiving messages, and after a 12 minute battle in the morning, Ramon won. Needless to say, it made the afternoon session go much smoother. I will post a video so everyone can see all the hard work Austin is putting into his therapy.

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Day #2, Austin had another successful day. WOW! As difficult as it is to leave our lives back home and come all the way out to Chile, it has always been worth it. As I said coming out here to Bill, "I'm not sure if I can do this again", therapy starts and I see the amazing things that Austin does, and I say to myself "I know I can do it again, no matter what it takes." Austin started off with the morning session walking with very little assistance (a small wrap around his chest area) for 18 steps. 18 STEPS!!!!!!! Wohoo Austin!!! After doing other exercises as a "get to know where Austin is session" he was able to balance after many different aerial movements. Austin's brain has logged those previous messages and is moving on!!!! This afternoon, Austin was able to do many different balancing exercises with either a bilateral ankle hold, or one or the other or none. If you don't remember from last time, an ankle hold is Ramon's goal with each child, that to him means good things. Austin biggest success today was being able to balance on boards slanted all the way from one board high to five, all with the ankle hold or none at all, for up to about 2 minutes. Not an easy feat if you think of it, or even try it on your own. Perfect balance. Here's to another great day in Chile, and god willing great sessions tomorrow. Thanks for following Austin. Big Hugs!!!

Day #1, Awesome Austin is at it again. What a great first day Austin had. Ramon was quite impressed with how Austin was doing for the most part. Some things, well Austin just has a stubborn brain. I guess I'll take credit for that part. Overall a great two sessions. Austin was showing Ramon alot of his new walking skills and quite impressively I might add. I hope I don't jinx the therapy, but looks like we are going to have a great two weeks and hopefully come home farther ahead. We were really proud of Austin and I guess our therapy sessions at home with mom and dad cme have done some good. We are doing something right. Bill's reward.....NFL este noche. Yes, monday night football. We left him at Ruby Tuesdays to have a fun night. More blogging tomorrow.

We have arrived in Chile safe and sound. We had two great flights, although long Austin did fantastic on both of them. Moved into our new place for the next two weeks that we are sharing with our friends from Arizona. All is going well so far. Weather is nice and cool. I'm actually cold for once and don't remember the last time I felt like an frozen pop than a melted one. We went grocery shopping today and stocked up on some essentials for our time here. The great benefit to shopping on Sundays....all the samples they give out including diapers, food and the one we liked best.....the shot of pisco sour, a type of alcohol here. Right as you grocery shop. We felt more like we were having a night out as a dj played 'brick house' and 'it's ladies night, oh what a night' than doing our shopping. Needless to say, that has been the entertainment for the day. We are going to get a good nights sleep for therapy tomorrow. Our first session will be at 11 am, same time as our east coast peeps, 8 am for all our west coast peeps. Hope all is well with everyone. Pray Austin has a successful two weeks. Hugs and Kisses to all!