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5 more days!


Only 5 more days until Shepherd’s last casts come off! I can’t believe it’s already been almost 3 weeks since his last casts were applied… I guess being busy has been a good thing, it’s made the time fly! I wonder if the 3 weeks have gone that quickly for our little guy? He has coped SO well with the casts, in fact he amazes us frequently with all the things he can do in his casts. He stands now, holding on, and is able to pull himself to standing quite easily. He has started riding a little tricycle also, but with a twist: he sits behind the seat (sort of on the rear ‘fender’) so he can locomote with his casts on. He crawls so fast and furiously he wears holes in the knees of his socks (used to protect his casts) in an afternoon… he definitely gets around. He is crawling up and down the stairs now (not so much ‘crawling’ down as a very well planned, slow-motion ‘falling’ down the stairs on his tummy). I am so excited to see what he does once his casts come off… will he be “off to the races” or more hesitant like Jude was? I expect his feet will be extremely sensitive for at least a few weeks. Dr. Morcuende said that children who were walking before castings usually take longer to re-learn to walk after casting, due to the fact that they are not just learning how to walk, but how to walk in a whole new way.
Check out the pics I posted in the sidebar of Shepherd’s progression… I can’t believe it!

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  1. Tish says

    September 3, 2008 at 9:45 PM

    WOW! the photos in the sidebar are simply amazing! if only people in china knew how quick and wonderful the casting process is….so many children could be helped.

    P.S. i can’t believe with how busy you are you still took teh time to paint stripes on the bedroom walls…you are amazing!!!!

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  2. Chrissie says

    September 4, 2008 at 12:24 AM

    The rooms look great, and thanks for sharing the pics of Shepherd. Absolutely amazing.

    God Bless ~

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  3. Chrissie says

    September 4, 2008 at 12:27 AM

    p.s. I hope this isn’t a silly or rude question … or perhaps you’ve answered it before: later on in life, could it be possible Jude or Shepherd would need casts again? I guess I’m comparing it to braces on teeth, where there may be “shifting” after the braces are taken off? Could that happen with Shepherd or Jude’s feet?

    The pictures are just so amazing.

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  4. Kourtney says

    September 4, 2008 at 1:15 AM

    Shepard’s feet look great! He’s such a cutie! Hopefully he will be walking soon! I’ll be praying!

    In Him,
    Kourtney

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  5. Rebecca says

    September 4, 2008 at 1:37 AM

    UNBELIEVABLE! I can’t believe the feet pictures! Wow, wow, wow. Who on earth would opt for surgery when casting produces results like that??

    Sweet Shepherd is amazing!! It makes me so happy to see pictures of him with that big smile on his face, Stefanie. That is what the love of a family, and a good mama does. ๐Ÿ™‚

    xoxo
    R

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  6. a little leprechaun says

    September 4, 2008 at 1:51 AM

    Love that smile!! And the progression on his legs is just amazing!! The rooms look beautiful!! You guys were busy!! I followed over from My adoption website. Please check our blog at http://www.weebitirish.blogspot.com/ We received our referral yesterday!!

    Terri

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  7. Heather says

    September 4, 2008 at 2:31 AM

    Wow – it is the photos in the sidebar that really pop for me! He is a special little boy, what a delight. Blessings to you as you travel and help Shepherd to be all God intended him to be:)

    I have missed you and am so happy to come and be refreshed by your posts.

    Love,
    Heather

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  8. melissa says

    September 4, 2008 at 2:33 AM

    The progress of his feet is amazing. He is one of the most beautiful children ever!

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  9. The Ferrill's says

    September 4, 2008 at 3:40 AM

    Yes, that progress is amazing to see! Thanks for sharing that Stefanie!
    I’m so glad you had such a productive and labor filled labor day! I know it must feel so good to have some rooms completed and have so much fun in the process!
    You never sit down do you? I need a dose of your energy!

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  10. Katie says

    September 4, 2008 at 3:51 AM

    I really can’t believe the progress his little feet have made. I have never seen anything like this happen before. I am sharing his story with so many friends.

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  11. Andrea says

    September 4, 2008 at 7:16 AM

    He’s doing wonderful! Watch out I think you’ve got a mover on your hands ๐Ÿ™‚
    I like that you included progression pictures of his feet. It is amazing to see what can be done without surgery!

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  12. Denise says

    September 4, 2008 at 12:19 PM

    Can’t wait to see him running around. And BTW, great painting job…can they come here next? LOL!

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  13. Amie@HeartSmiles says

    September 4, 2008 at 4:16 PM

    Those pics on the sidebar brought me to tears. AMAZING!

    Happy 5 more Days!!!

    ๐Ÿ™‚
    Amie

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  14. Michelle says

    September 4, 2008 at 5:13 PM

    Oh my, his little feet look SOOO good. Please give them a kiss for me.

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  15. Scott and Sharon Ankerich says

    September 4, 2008 at 7:31 PM

    Your baby Shepherd is so precious and adorable! I love his sweet smile and so happy he has done so well. I am praying your trip goes well and his feet look amazing!!!
    Blessings,
    Shay

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  16. Cindy says

    September 4, 2008 at 7:51 PM

    Wow! Praise!
    Those little feet are adorable and perfect!
    5 more days, enjoy the fun of watching little Shepherd learn to walk and run!

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  17. Sheryl says

    September 5, 2008 at 3:09 AM

    Amazing! Such precious little tootsies. Gotta love those Iowa docs! From a born and raised Iowa Hawkeye – now planted in MO ๐Ÿ˜‰ Hugs, Sheryl

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  18. Wendy says

    September 5, 2008 at 3:25 AM

    Shepherd has a beautiful smile and gorgeous feeties. The casting is amazing. I can’t wait to see him go without his casts. I bet he’ll be very fast before too long.

    How are all the other sweeties in your house and how have they adjusted to a new brother and a new home???

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  19. Colleen says

    September 5, 2008 at 3:28 AM

    Wow those photo’s are amazing!! He is so cute!!! I love his little smile.

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  20. Anonymous says

    September 5, 2008 at 12:25 PM

    Something about this baby reminds me so much of Shepherd.

    http://isabellajourney.blogspot.com/

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  21. Kim says

    September 5, 2008 at 4:01 PM

    I have something over at my blog for you. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  22. Amy says

    September 5, 2008 at 6:29 PM

    Absolutely Amazing!! Thanks so much for sharing all that you do. You are such an inspiration to me!!

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  23. Ashley says

    September 5, 2008 at 7:49 PM

    I am amazed at how quickly his feet have changed! He is adorable and so happy. What a huge change in his life!
    Blessing and Joy! Ashley in GA

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  24. Lynn says

    September 6, 2008 at 2:17 AM

    His feet look amazing!!

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  25. Anonymous says

    September 6, 2008 at 11:09 AM

    I sponsor a little boy in China that just turned 2 and is going
    thru the cast therapy for his
    club feet too. So happy to see
    this is working so well for Shepherd. This gives me great hope that my little fella will come out
    fine too. He’ll be put up for adoption soo. A Nana in Kentucky

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  26. Kay Bratt says

    September 7, 2008 at 1:39 PM

    The progression is amazing!! If left in China, he probably would have never had this medical miracle. God works in amazing ways…

    Kay

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