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We saw her specialist today and got the result of yesterday's bone density screening. Overall, it was good news! She does have osteopenia in her spine and now also in her femurs. But, the average bone density of her entire body (all areas of the body combined and then averaged) was slightly better than two years ago. Specific areas are worse, but still good news. She's hyperflexible all over, even places that shouldn't flex! Her height and other measurements show she is built proportionately right now meaning no height loss or particular bones growth-stunted. She is NOT allowed to play on the trampoline or any other similar jumping activities. She is supposed to bike and swim often, see an orthopedist for braces for her ankles, and start PT. We go repeat the tests and see the doc again in a year. Yay for answered prayers!!!

Since sports are out for now, I have found a great outlet for her that she'll start tomorrow. Once per week, she'll go to a homeschool group (like a co-op but parents don't have to teach). They'll be studying World Geography, a county at a time, as well as hymns, artists and composers from that country, weekly "oral reports" (simple!), and lots of fun activities. This is right up her alley! She loves geography and is a social butterfly. With sports and such being off limits, this was truely an answer to prayers as well!!

Thank you all for your kind words and your prayers on our behalf. God has shown us such mercy through all this!

That is great news! We are rejoicing with you about the doctor's report.

That is awesome, too, about the co op. God knows just what we need, when we need it!

We will keep praying here for Kyber to keep getting better and better, but most of all we will pray that you continue to see God working in ALL things!!

In His love,
RuthAnn

So awesome to hear good news! Was wondering though... do you have a WII? Maybe she could play some of the "sports" that use the board. Or, perhaps, you could do maybe Tia-Chi?, its low impact, very slow methodical type karate, or even a yoga class? Swimming would be awesome because of the low impact and the water would support her body. Just some suggestions.

We will continue for the continued hand of God in your lives.
Blessings,
Jasmine

That is great news...I'll be keeping her in my prayers!

Praising God with you for answered prayers! Praying He will continue to bless your family!

rainbowacreshs wrote:So awesome to hear good news! Was wondering though... do you have a WII? Maybe she could play some of the "sports" that use the board. Or, perhaps, you could do maybe Tia-Chi?, its low impact, very slow methodical type karate, or even a yoga class? Swimming would be awesome because of the low impact and the water would support her body. Just some suggestions.

We will continue for the continued hand of God in your lives.
Blessings,
Jasmine

We do have a Wii and she LOVES it! We have Wii Sports, Wii Fit Plus, and EA Fitness that we do together along with a couple others she plays. I didn't think about how good that is for her! I'll be sure to have do it more often, as soon as he week of Wii grounding is up.