May 18, 2011

A Busy Spring Time

Family came to see us
Daisy turned 7!
Laura's been home 6 months
Kids had Spring break
Alex lost 2 teeth 
I worked hard at the Flower Shop (more on this in another post)
More family and friends came to visit
Laura was dedicated at Church
Mother's day

The last few weeks have been crazy busy around here. I'm afraid I've been too busy to blog about it all. But folks, don't fret. I'm back! I will attempt to update this blog through these fabulous pictures.             - Amy

Laura with Aunt Anita

Uncle Bob

Dad, Laura and Uncle Tiger

Auntie used to read stories to me too. Way back when.


April 28 marked 6 months since gotcha day. Wow, what a lot has happened in just half a year! We are trully amazed at Laura's progress! We are thankful she is home with us!!

For Spring Break, the kids and I went to The Wolf Lodge, an indoor water amusement park. We went for 2 days and one night. We had sooooo much fun, we plan on going back next month around Alex's 12th Birthday. I'm afraid I didn't get pictures, but I do want to write about our time there, specifically about some people we met.

We met an Army soldier named Will and his family. Will also has a prosthetic leg. We talked a couple times durring our stay. Will told me a little about his injury and recovery (which took 2 years) and Will was interested in Laura's story. Will couldn't get over how quickly Laura recovered from surgery and how quick she learned to walk.

We also met another Lady named Valerie. Valerie is in her 70's has 12 grandchildren and just happened to be born  missing her left hand. She came over to me and touched my arm and told me I was doing a great job with Laura. I sat down with Valerie and her husband later that day and she shared with me about her experiences. She told me she had a wonderful life and nothing ever stood in her way. She said she credits her Mom for helping her be who she is and for not sheltering her but making her do for herself. The funniest thing was, Valerie's profession was a typing teacher! Her husband was a riot, telling me how his wife used her "weapon" to poke him in the ribs when he needed it. : )  

Laura and the boys loved the water park. We can't wait to go back next month when we celebrate Alex's b-day.

Laura was dedicated Sunday, Mother's day, at Church

My prayer for Laura and Eric and Alex is that they grow up to love and serve the Lord.

Thank you to all who came to see Laura be dedicated. We love you!


Thank you Bruster's





April 11, 2011

Just an ordinary day

We played...
                                            We went shopping...  
  I'm just an ordinary Mom, grocery shopping and going to the parkwith my little girl. I just happen to be a little wacky taking pictures of it all!














Physical Therapy

 Laura was scheduled for 4 days of physical therapy but she did so well we only stayed for three. Everyone was amazed how quickly Laura learned to walk.









Prosthetic leg always goes down first and "big leg" up first.

A big HUGE Thank you to Ryan, Courtney and Kyle- our wonderful physical therapists!

Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes....

Laura started singing the "head shoulders knees and toes" song and I did what any good Mama would do....I took pictures of her!







April 10, 2011

Playing around

 This would be our silly boy, Alex.


No, Alex. Not for you!


These Shriners were so cute sitting there I just had to ask for a picture. This gentleman was particulary taken with Laura. I think they both enjoyed a few minutes with us. This gentleman even gave Laura a pin with a genuine fake diamond in it! (his words not mine) LOL!



                                                                    Sitting around!


 Making jewelry between physical therapy appointments.

This little office area is part of the physical therapy "playground". Laura enjoyed playing "office" here.

April 4, 2011

Shriners Hospital # 8 - WALKING!

‎9 months ago TODAY we met Laura. 5 months ago TODAY we arrived home with her. TODAY she got her "big leg" at 11:00 AM!
TONIGHT she walked unassisted for the very first time! Laura is abosulutely AMAZING!!

 Here Laura is waiting for her appointment and taking a peek at where her leg was made.

 Mrs. Jenn brought out Laura's leg!

 Laura, what do you think? Shall we try it on?


Yeah! Let's go for a spin!



Looking good!


Mrs. Jenn made some adjustments and then she put on the bottom portion.



Thank you Mrs. Diane for making our daughters leg! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!
"I like my leg" says Laura.

After some leg adjustments Laura was able to walk while using her walker. We went and had lunch and then went back for physical thereapy in the afternoon.

And the BEST part for last....

A video of Alex walking with Laura unassisted for the very first time!




Laura, you are AMAZING!