We have liftoff!

Just one tiny update since yesterday.  Ty lifted his feet off the ground for the first time since February and I am so excited.  He was assisted (with his PT supporting his leg at the knee) but regardless Ty was lying on his back and able to pull his foot about six inches off the ground.  That is a very promising sign of more progress to come.  SuperTy is super indeed! 

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  1. RoseJuly 31, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    Way to go Ty!!! Keep it coming!!!

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  2. AnonymousJuly 31, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    AMAZING!

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  3. Joy MarielleJuly 31, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    Cindy & Lou,

    He is just simply amazing! I am so happy to read all these positive updates! I am so happy to see that even though it is a long road, you guys seem to be enjoying your summer! That is so important! And Gavin is getting so big!!!

    I think about your family every day! There are so many people who love that little boy! <3

    Thinking of you guys always

    Joy Marielle
    Baltimore, MD

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  4. RWALK37July 31, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    That is awesome! Go Super Ty!!

    Prayers from Texas,
    Robert

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  5. AnonymousJuly 31, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    Hooray! Go Ty Go!

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  7. DeenaAugust 1, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    GREAT NEWS! Yeah Ty!!

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  8. stellau1August 1, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Oh my gosh, I literally jumped up and down with joy when I read this!!! SuperTy you ROCK!!! I am so happy for your Mommy and Daddy and all of us who LOVE you and pray for you every day. Keep working hard, you can do anything!

    All my love always,
    Elaine Hinkle

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    Oh my gosh, I literally jumped up and down with joy when I read this!!! SuperTy you ROCK!!! I am so happy for your Mommy and Daddy and all of us who LOVE you and pray for you every day. Keep working hard, you can do anything!

    All my love always,
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    Woo Hoo!!! What great news! This made my day!!

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  11. Happy Mom of 3August 2, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    THat is amazing news!!! God is so good!!! And Super Ty is an incredible little boy!!! Keep up the faith!!! :)

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