• Two of Lindsay's anti-seizure medications have been discontinued because she no longer needs them, with the result that she has been able to do more in therapy.  She can now pick up her right foot completely off the ground on her own while she walks in the Pacer machine. Not only have her legs become stronger, but her arm strength and overall awareness have greatly increased.

• Therapies are all going well, including speech therapy, which is focusing on eating and swallowing.  She can drink regular liquids with a straw and is able to eat almost anything.  She will continue with the feeding tube only until she is able to eat enough to sustain her weight without it.  
• PT and OT therapies have been working her hard as well, especially focusing on leg and arm strength -- walking, standing, reaching, grabbing things, etc. She has even started standing at a regular walker for periods of time. Her ultimate goal is to be able to leave the wheelchair behind.  

• The BIG news is that Lindsay will be moving back home sometime in September where she'll  get to be with Easton, her dogs, and the rest of the family every day!  Kristie & Ron have gotten a rear-loading wheelchair-accessible van, so that they can take her anyplace she wants to go.  In September, she will have been at On With Life for a full year -- the average stay is 3-4 months-- so the family is grateful that she was able to stay this long.  At home, she will do outpatient therapies about 5 days/week. The Murdocks are converting their three-car garage into living quarters for Lindsay, Aaron, and Easton for the time being.  

You can read Jake Murdock's full August 10, 2013 report on the Caring Bridge website:  Click here  If you haven't registered before on the site, it's very easy to create an account using your email address and your own password.