Our Little Family: August 2008

The Kids Just Hanging Out

Braden Sitting Up All By Him Self...

Braden and Tanyon Hanging out Watching Baby Einstein Together

Yesterday we took Maddie to Walmart for a walk. She walked from the parking lot into the store and made it all the way around back to the car. We took a couple of rest periods along the way. As a Dad it pulled on my heartstrings to see my little girl working so hard (she even started crying - so tired!!) At one point Madison didn't want to walk anymore. She sat down and just cried, until we found a big ball. That put a smile on her face and we used it as bait, out in front of her just enough that she would continue walking. This moment filled my eyes with tears as I saw the bigger picture. I couldn't do it for her. As bad as I wanted to I couldn't pick her up and carry her. Allowing her to struggle will only make her stronger. In life we each have a ball in front of us. It may be something we need or desire. If we can maintain focus on that goal we will attain it. Maddie got the ball. At the same time she made herself much stronger. You could see it on her face, the struggle was worth it. May you all stay focused on the ball and not the struggle. You can do it. We will conquer the sometimes difficult walk and we will be together forever. With love, Maddie and Daddy

Maddie's First Steps

Madison's Physical Therapist brought her a walker to help get Maddie start walking. Madison took great strides this week. She walked all the way to the mail box and back with out sitting down. Check out my little girl go!!!

Maddie wasn't sure about going out the door by her self but she did it!!!

Here I go down the side walk...

Maddie was so excited about walking she even went for a stroll in the grass...

Seeing my little girl walk brings tears to my eyes. I'm such a proud Mommy today. Im so lucky to have the kids and family that I have. We are so blessed...