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6 May 2021 (כ"ד אייר)

Writer: Nathaniel Soldier
Nathaniel Soldier
May 6, 2021
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Yesterday was Nathaniel's Hebrew birthday (כ"ג אייר). The day before, he went to his yeshiva for the first time since corona. It was really special and his friends fêted him with songs, sparkers, and more. The visit really boosted his spirits.

In hydrotherapy, he is learning to propel himself using simple leg movements. It gives him such satisfaction to know that he is doing the movement. It is fun to watch.

He had another swallowing test. This time he was able to feel the food in his mouth and swallowed spontaneously as well as on command. That means that we can start slowly giving him foods like pudding. We don't have to do the test again for a while and the speech therapists will monitor his progress.

 
 
 

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3 Comments


elepow
May 06, 2021

Happy Birthday, Nathaniel!!!! Your progress is so exciting! We're all rooting and davening for you!

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Ada jacobowitz
May 06, 2021

HAPPY 😊🌵🦋🎹💐🎶😯💕🎉🎈🎺 BIRTHDAY

Big steps may the continue in a rapid pace.


love and admiration.

Ron and Ada


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druxman007
druxman007
May 06, 2021

Happy Birthday Nathaniel. That is huge progress!!!! Enjoy your yeshiva, your friends, and all the food you can safely eat.

Jenny Druxman

S.Louis,


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