The Pain of Learning and The Joy of Progress

Susi and her peeps at the wheelchair clinic. Everyone is super excited to get Susi's new chair!

 Susi is very motivated by the camera but don't let the smile fool you. This girl is giving it everything she's got to stand up like that. Many times behind the camera she is shedding tears of pain. She has not stood up or straightened her back, butt, and legs, ever! Her muscles are very weak, feeling and muscle ability is unknown at this point, and her bones (in her legs/knees) have formed crooked. This is very difficult for her but we work on it everyday and hope that someday she might stand up.

 In meanwhile, she got a stylish new ride. Pink, of course! This is the first time she has a chair that fits her, supports her, and accommodates her feet. She can maneuver it easily and is learning all kinds of ways to deal with being in the wheelchair.

 Thad had to learn the hard way to listen to Graci when she says to get out of the way of the swing. Poor guy!

My silly little potato heads!