koharu's summer

koharu, my 7-year-old granddaughter, was born
with soft, weak muscles.

A doctor told us it would be difficult for her to hold
her head erect. He also told us it would be difficult
for her to walk, because the muscles of her legs
did not become firm.

Besides, there was something wrong with her ear.
She was taken to the hospital and had two operations
for her ear

How excited we were when koharu lifted up her head!
How grateful we felt when we saw koharu stand on her feet!

Now koharu is very happy this summer.
Her ear doctor allowed her to swim.
She went to a swimming pool and enjoyed playing in the water
for the first time in her life.
(Of course, she can't swim yet. )

Her muscles are getting firmer.
She now practices riding a bicycle.

(koharu on a bicycle, today)


(koharu's cotton ball, today)