Natalie has been doing very well lately. She has been exceeding in three key areas - walking, eating, and overall improvement.
Currently Natalie is able to stand up with the help of a special walker. This walker is taller than traditional walkers assisting Nat in keeping her body upright. Therapists stand behind her to observe she is standing straight and push the walker forward, and she is now able to move her feet on her own!
Typically, after every meal, Natalie would have a set amount in her tube-feed because she was unable to provide her body with enough nutrition during meals. She no longer needs a tube-feed after every meal because of her improvements in feeding herself! She does still receive a continuous tube-feeding from 7pm to 7am, however, so she is not yet completely eating on her own.
Starting this past weekend Natalie has been granted passes allowing her to leave the hospital for a few hours at a time. This week the family piled in Al's car and took her for a ride around Schenectady!
More exciting updates to come!
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oh! this makes my heart feel sooo good! especially that she is able to eat on her own...maryanne
Nothing like the holiday season to continue to make awesome progress, Nat!! Keep fighting!
Love,
Julie Schnepp
Wonderful news...what great strides you are taking Natalie. So very proud !! Keep up the good work and Merry Christmas and a very Special New Year to you all.
Karen P.
This is such awesome news! I am so excited for u Nat and family! Keep up the great work hun! Prayers always!
XOXO
Ashley Kenealy
Class of 2004
Yes, Virginia there is a Santa Claus!! Congratulations to all, but especially Natalie.
May the progress continue and the spirits remain high!
Happy Holidays everyeone...Mike I was wondering if you could email the families home address to me...I would like to send them something.
Hey Nat..great progress...you are one tough cookie...keep doing what you do best...excel in everything!
Alana & Austin
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Well done Nat and well done guys. It really is great news and must be nice for you Nat to get out see the town!
Love to all
Guy and Terri
Merry Christmas Natalie, the Foulger family, and Al! Keep up the good work Nat, you are amazing, as always!
Merry Christmas
We all send love and kisses to the Foulgers and Al. We miss you all very much.
Michele, Craig, Emily, Jacob, and Joey
This is awesome news! Keep up this amazing progress Nat. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you. Miss you all very much. In my prayers, Jess Weise
Every day is a better day because you're in it, Nat. We're cheering you step by step!
Tina, seeing you this week made us realize once again how much we care about you, and how much we miss you. Your whole family is an example to us of what love should be...
Merry Christmas Foulgers and Al! It's so great to read this. I'm so happy for Natalie! Keep up the great work Nat!
-Sara Baldwin
If only I could stop the tears from rolling down my face as I express to you what wonderful news this is! How far this dynamite young lady come.
May the Lord's blessing continue to shine upon you all.
Kick butt, Nat!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Foulgers, Mike and AL!!!!
It sounds like real progress is being made here. When they start taking away assistive devices one by one, things are on the upswing. I hope that Natalie and family have a blessed Christmas this year, and it sounds like it definitely is possible.
What a Christmas Gift for the Foulger family.
Merry Christmas and God Bless
Continue with this great fight Natalie, love to you all, never far from our thoughts David & Sally XXX
Nat, Tina, Marc, Becca, Kyle, Al
and Mike,
Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers this holiday season!
Love, Tom, Darlene, Alyssa, Courtney and Aaron
Natalie,
May your blessings continue to be many in the coming new year. Merry Christmas.
Congratulations to all of you for the hard work and dedication has begun to pay big rewards. May all of you have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New year.
Keeping each of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Love
Mrs. Strough
Class of 2004
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
Hello to everyone,what a wonderful christmas present you have given to your friends,and family Nat you are truly one awesome young lady!!!
love & miss you keep up the great work
Love,
Tammie,Mark,Scott,&Erik
wow! i am so happy for your family! what a great holiay present! hope she does great through her whole recovery!
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