Alessa's Germany Experience, Day 29 - One Small Step at a Time

We found out today that it's going to take Alessa at least six months before she'll be able to walk on her own. She has to build up her leg muscles. They really atrophied from not walking for three years. She cannot stand without support. She won't be rid of the wheelchair for a while yet. She'll need a walker and physical therapy when she gets home.

Sabine helped Alessa walk by standing right beside her and holding her up. She had to wrap Alessa's left ankle because it kept clicking very loudly from lack of use. She said that with exercise, the clicking will go away.

Alessa had a good workout session in the gym today, but she had no idea that walking would be so hard. She has to take it one small step at a time.

It was just great seeing her on her feet again!