January 19 Update

That means good morning. We hear that alot around here, but for the most part, the rest of the language eludes me. I think Davin understands much more than I do, but the therapists speak Polish so frequently around him, he is bound to pick up some of it.

This has been a very difficult week. Alan got to England and back with no problems and we were not nervous to be without him for the five days. We settled quickly into our routine, but Davin had a difficult time being motivated throughout the week. Monday went great, but Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday were so frustrating. I was feeling discouraged about coming all the way over here and him not working hard every single day. Kasha, our head therapist, explained that all of the kids have a few days out of the month where they just are wiped out. She never lets Davin think that he can feel tired, but she knows that it is hard work.

On Thursday night, 6 of us mothers decided to get together and pray for our children. Many of the kids were struggling because we have been here so long now. It was a wonderful time of praying for our kids and being thankful for them. The next day went much better and today was better as well. Davin did struggle today through one exercise, but after getting in some trouble and realizing that he had to finish the exercise, he did do it. The big development of the week was Davin holding his own weight with his arms and legs while in a crawling position.

We will be so glad to be back home again. It seems as if we have been away forever. We are very thankful to everyone who has written to us and encouraged us in that way. We are very thankful for all of the prayers that have been lifted up on Davin's behalf. We look forward to seeing everyone very soon and are so glad that we are more than halfway done!

We have been able to post some pictures and copies of the updates that have been sent on a website for those who are interested. You can find it at http://www.geocities.com/davinbruce. It is certainly not fancy but it makes it easier for us to get the pictures out to everyone.