Davis' new equipment

Rifton Dynamic Stander and Churchill booster with stay-put pommel (without headrest and chest vest)

Monday Davis and I drove to Knoxville for a clinic on special needs equipment. Several reps. were there along with a PT and the Orthopedic Dr. They quickly began looking and evaluating his wheelchair while the ortho. Dr. talked 90 miles a minute. As they moved, measured and weighed Davis I addressed my concerns.

#1 His wheelchair back and seat have gotten too small.

#2. The stander we currently have (a Rabbit by Snug Seat ) is too small. He was 3 when we got it.

#3. What kind of car seat should he be in ? Davis is too big for a booster with a harness and likes to scoot down.

#4. Is his walker the right size? etc...

At the end of our session. This was our conclusion:

#1. Order a new seat and back for wheelchair

#2. New Blue Dynamic stander by Rifton (see attch. below)

#3. New Churchill Booster seat with pommel only and simply use the car seat belt (see attch. below) He doesn't need all the extra support offered.
#4. His walker is fine....

Rifton K150 Dynamic Stander - Rifton Dynamic Standers -adaptivemall.com

http://www.eztether.com/PDFs/Merritt_Manufacturing_Churchill_Literature.pdf

My New BFF

Ode to Ibuprofen .... A word of gratitude.

Thank you for being available day or night.

You never complain or need anything.

You don't whine, call my name 1000x's or cry when you don't get your way.

You don't need to be bathed, fed or have your diaper changed.

You are short, round and pale. And we look the same in a bathing suit.

You are not expensive and need nothing to survive.

You don't make a mess and take up little room.

You are a help in time of need.

When my poor, little feet are tired and hurting (everyday from running) you always pull thru.

You never give up, let up and are always consistent.

How faithful you are.

For all of this and more I now declare you my New Best Friend !!

Easter 2010

Easter Drama 2010

The Running MAN

OK !! It's time... Claire is almost 9 months old and it's time to get moving. I have lost all my baby/Little Debbie weight and I need a new goal. RUNNING. Yes, I said it. My new goal is to run. And I mean past the mail box. To some this my come easy. You either have it or you don't. Well, I DON'T !! Until now. I am running with Fleet Feet 2 days a week and we are getting ready for a race in May. This is a GOAL !! Next will be the Crazy Eight race in June.. Running with Dad at Disney in Nov. and River Run in Jax. (that is reasonable) . Each race is a step toward my big Final Goal..... 1/2 marathon at Disney in Jan. 2011. Dust off those runnig shoes dad. We have got a lot of work to do. I am excited and totally ready. It is an awsome feeling when you push yourself and discover nothing is impossible !! Lord give me strength :o)

The cuttiest bows !!

You Can't Keep A Good Thing Down !!

Yes Claire is Up and Climbing !! She is pulling up on anything and everything..... I really didn't think she would gravitate to the stairs soooo quickly. Boy was I wrong !!! And she has already fallen out of her crib :o( Thanks to her Daddy who didn't put the rail up. I am sure that will not happen again. Thank the Lord babies are so tough. Why is everything happening so fast??? I am not ready and Claire needs to SLOW DOWN...