Day 6 (Continued)
Therapy in Santiago

Here is Austin's best session by far. He ROCKED it! Way to go buddy! So happy for Austin and all his accomplishments so far. I also want to thank Big brother Zach who has been such a great kid for his grandparents this past week or so. It was very hard the day we had to leave for Chile, but he has been having a good time and being a great helper. We are proud of you Zach and can't wait to see you. XOXO

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Day 6
Therapy in Santiago

Here starts our second week here. We did some exploring over the weekend and went to the heart of Santiago...the Mercado Central, which is their central marketplace for fresh fish, poultry and bakery. It was very busy down there, and we tried to fit in with the chileans. We had the chance to sit down and have a great lunch of Chilean Seafood. Not sure what it is about us, but all people do is stare at us. Gee, could it be our height, because we tower over most of the population or maybe Austin's chair/stroller, they have never seen anything like it. Not to sure what it is, but I would really like to learn spanish, just to ask them what they find so fascinating about the three of us. We went through the Meropolitan Cathedral, and what a beautiful church it is. We thanked God for all the progress Austin is making and has made over he past two years since finding Cuevas Medek Therapy. Then came Monday, back to therapy. First session was another good one. Ramon is working with Austin now so that Austin initiates the steps more on his own than with the help of Ramon, so he used a "soft touch" rather than a stronger hold and remarkably, Austin did very well.

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Day 5
Therapy in Santiago

Finally, Austin is remembering Ramon and the great therapy that he instills in his brain. It took Austin till about Wednesday, late, to get back into the therapy mode with Ramon. Ramon said that is very common with these children. Austin's sitting is NOT a setback, it is an evolution according to Ramon. He is more aware of his possibilities now. That is AWESOME news. We love that the possibilites are endless with Austin. Austin had a excellente day with therapy. What a great way to end the week.

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Day 4
Therapy in Santiago

Well from Wednesday night to Thursday morning, there were 4 earthquakes here in Santiago. We actually only felt one of them at about 8 am in the morning. We were sitting on the couch and we turned to the door of the apartment because it sounded as if someone was trying to get in, then the building shook a little and then he felt like we were swaying back and forth, kinda like in a boat. Probably only lasted about 1 1/2 minutes, if that long. It is really hard to keep time when something like that happens, especially being our first real experience with one. So, off we went to therapy then. It was a normal day like usual. Guess around here that is part of everyday life. Thursday was Austin's first full day of therapy that he was feeling secure, trusting in Ramon and allowing him to pass the message of the exercise. Ramon made a discovery today. To give Austin's body a better sense of security, Ramon would put his forehead pressed up against Austin's back when Austin had the desire to sit, by doing so, Ramon said that this "recharges the energy between him and Austin". It worked, Austin would then go from a half sitting position to standing nice and tall. Ramon never gives up, and 9 out 10 times gets Austin to respond in a positive way to his exercises. Ramon's brain is in constant creative mode, and that is what makes him a one of a kind therapist.

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