It gets even Better!!!

HSGretch · 11-23-2003, 12:29 PM

So, Sam's been taking steps in his gait trainer and we're totally excited about that! Well, on Friday, he brings home pictures from school of him RIDING AN ADAPTIVE BIKE! I am so amazed at this child. He so bad wants to be involved and active, he's finally making the connections. Not only that, but today at Sunday school, he took 18 steps with his aide! That was just holding on to her arm. We are

ing for balance for him now! Now we have to work on the funds to get him another gait trainer and an adaptive bike for at home as well as at school. I'm working on it starting Monday. My girl

are talking about doing a fund raiser. Woo Hoo!!!

11-23-2003, 02:43 PM

HAGrechen, PLEASE don't forget about all your

here at

. I would love to be adle to

. It wouldn't be much, but. I'm also so proud of him, he's taking leeps & bounds lately! I'm

, I just started

a while ago, what is he

suffering from? How old is he?

Again CONGRATS

Dorie · 11-23-2003, 03:05 PM

Gretchen, That is wonderful news! I guess he has been making leeps and bounds latly... this is great to hear, and

dont forget about us all here at momzone... I am sure we will give what we can...

11-23-2003, 04:45 PM

Way to go Sam!!! That is wonderful news. Thank you for sharing. I would love to

out as well if I can, but I am trying to find educational stuff for my youngest who is PDD/ODD/ADHD....he is finally catching on as well educational, but slowly!

I am so happy for you gretchen....these are the best moments a mom can ask for.

DeeDee · 11-23-2003, 08:25 PM

You go Sam!

Soon your mother will have to chase you down the road.

Gretch, you must be up there on cloud 9 with Sam doing so well. I can just see the smile on your face and Sam's as well when he gets going. He is a determined person and will go places yet. Soon he will be able to race you to my house, him with the gait trainer and you with your

bike. Wooo hooo way to go.
Let me know what I can do to

you out also.

DeeDee

HSGretch · 11-23-2003, 08:34 PM

Thanks so much! You are all so sweet. I WILL remember you all.
Dee Dee- He'll probably get there before me!
Mrsmaatman_Sam has Cerebral Palsy due to some complications right before and during birth. He is a spastic quad. which means he is very tight in all four limbs. He is non-verbal but NOT non-vocal. He has low vision and his first loose

h! He is one of the sweetest kids around and very determined. I'll try to attach a picture. He's just so stinkin' cute!

DeeDee · 11-23-2003, 08:49 PM

Love that picture Gretch and you are right. Sam is "stinkin" cute.

Then I already knew that.

DeeDee

HSGretch · 11-23-2003, 08:55 PM

Thanks Dee Dee. It's not the best picture of me, but that's OK. As long as you can see the stinky cutie!

Kricket · 11-24-2003, 04:42 AM

He's a doll! I could just reach through the picture and give him a big hug! You are beautiful Gretch!

Way to go Sam!

Brad&ScottsMom · 11-24-2003, 07:56 PM

He's beautiful, Gretch. I'd like to

if I can.

11-24-2003, 09:52 PM

He is cute as a button!

Tell him to keep up the GREAT job!!

HSGretch · 11-24-2003, 11:14 PM

Thanks Ladies, you're the best!