NEW DIGS

Well we have officially changed from the U of U therapy department, to Neuroworx in South Jordan. I can get Sam to her appointments in 50  minutes versus 1.5 hours it used to take us. Sam was pretty surprised on the first day when they stood her up and made her bear her own weight with a walker. The patients and staff are hilarious. Dr. Hull showed Sam around the place while I filled out paperwork. Dr. Hull is a co founder and had been paralyzed from the neck down after a trampoline accident dislodged his neck.  He now walks unaided, it doesn't look perfect but he is doing it. His accident happened in 1999.  Neuroworx is a non-profit organization that uses grants and donations to provide therapy to anyone they can. Some insurances will only pay for 20 minutes, but at Neuroworx they work with you for as long as you need.  They currently serve about 48 patients from all over. They have been in business for 8 years.  We also found a hand specialist in Payson.  Sam will have hand therapy an hour before her physical therapy on Mondays and Fridays. Tuesday, Weds, Thursday, will be therapy at Neuroworx. The U of U has been wonderful working with Sam but the hours we will save being on the road will help immensely. Sam's core and arm strength are increasing all the time. Being able to move herself while in bed or chair will keep her skin healthier. Her attitude has been pretty good the majority of the time. Sam is still Sam. Getting her to school three days a week has been great for her and us. Her friends are still fabulous.  I know it would be a lot harder without them. We appreciate all the encouraging cards and letters Sam gets.