Last Friday Melodina went into the gym at Sick Kids. This was her first time in a gym since July of 2007. She did 10 minutes on a bicycle and some stretching. She went back to the gym Tuesday and again yesterday. Yesterday was 15 minutes on the bike, core work on the balance ball, heel lifts, weights for triceps and biceps and She is working with a physciotherapist who is as impressed as I am at Meodina's determiation and improvement. Mel is still on anti viral drugs in the hospital but she is determined to coach skiing this winter.
Kelly Vanderbeek from Canada's National Alpine Ski Team has been encouraging Melodina right along. Kelly has convinced Marker/Volkl Ski company to work with Melodina and they are trying to put together a media event introducing Mel at the Lake Louise Women's World Cup this weekend. Doctors and Nurses have expressed amazement at Melodina's progress. I am not surprised. It is her own focus, positive attitude and will power that is the main reason she is alive. Never the less I am overjoyed watching her struggle bear fruit quickly. There is a long way to go but all the news this week is great.
For those of you reading this Blog. Thanks. I hope you find Melodina's story inspiring. I certainly do. If you are parents of a sick child stay strong. It is difficult watching your child suffer and it will change your life. You may not believe me now but some day you will see the multitude of positive things that result from it.
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James, absolutely fantastic news!! Reminds me of another great athlete who struggled with his own disabilities, but has proven many people wrong..I remember reading his book "Rick Hansen, Man in Motion" and thinking...it must take some super human strength to accomplish what he did. Mel's journey is living proof that our kids are "Super Humans" in their own way.
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