Yellow Jello

Luke was extremely happy yesterday that he got fitted for his wheelchair! He can only sit in it for 15 minutes 3 times per day till he builds up his tolerance level. It's not a problem for him though, he hardly wants to get out of it. In one day's time, Luke can already motor around independently in it....he's pretty proud of himself, and won't let me push him.













Luke's Kindergaten Teacher Mrs. McRae sent Luke a care package from her and all of Luke's classmates. Each student drew Luke a picture, many were his favorite things like police cars and dogs. They all signed their names and put a school picture of themselves on each. I literally cried to see all the love for Luke they put into their projects for him. We got a three-hole punch and put all their pictures to him in Luke's journal notebook so he can flip through them as he likes. "THANK YOU" Mrs. McRae's class....you made Luke so happy!

Today is Saturday and Luke only had a half day of therapy in the morning. Sydney was able to spend the entire day with Luke and I. It was good for both of us that she was around shining her usual sunshine and helpfulness. I know she enjoyed seeing a snapshot of Luke's daily routine. She spent a lot of time bonding with him.
At Physical Therapy, Luke showed Sydney how he flies whirly-bird helicopters across the room while doing some sitting and trunk strength training. He also practiced rolling and bridges (lifting his bottom in the air while laying on his back) and holding himself in certain positions: side-lying, up on an elbow, up on an arm, etc. It's rewarding to see him growing stronger and stronger each day.












At lunch time, Luke and Sydney enjoyed fellow-shipping and eating "yellow Jello" together. Jello is one of Luke's favorite "junk foods".
In the afternoon, the pair attended "Camp Get-A-Well-A".....a fun Saturday afternoon activity for the kids. Gillette does this event twice a month, and today at "camp" there was a magician! He did many tricks. Luke said his favorite was when the magician pulled a never-ending piece of toilet paper out of his mouth. Both Sydney and Luke got to be volunteers and Luke was befriended by the magician's raccoon.














Now, it's bedtime and my two are lying together in Luke's bed winding down with a movie. It's hard to believe that we've been here 11 days already.