We are very thankful

We are very thankful

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Weekend Adventures...

Jimmy had a wonderful weekend filled with lots of Family and Friends!

He went out to his family farm on Saturday and had a wonderful time joking with his siblings and loving on his little nieces. On Sunday we went to the Timberwovles game. We had first class treatment from all the staff at the Target Center and we had the opportunity to high-five the players going into their practice time on the court. Jimmy had his white T-Wolves hat on and got 2 signatures from "Derek Williams and Michael Beasly". Hhe was beaming from ear to ear with smiles. Kevin Love (his fav. player) ran by a few times and I have never seen Jimmy look so happy. After all the high fives and fist pumps, we ventured up to the first floor to take a peek of the court. We were suppose to be sitting up in the 2nd level, but a security guard of the first floor loundge, said if know one comes to sit in these seats we could have them.  We were very blessed to sit in leather couches for the rest of the game. Jimmy had his arms up in the air most of the game and cheering on the wolves everytime K.Love made a shot.

That evening after the game, Jimmy had so much energy and was talking to many of the residence at Courage about the game. He looked at me and said "I wanna walk!" We stood a few times together and he took one step, with me balancing his sides and one knee. After the step he said, "Im going down" and started laughing, we ended up sitting back down in his chair, but he was filled with so much joy and confidence in himself. I could not believe how lifted his spirit was after a wonderful weekend of getting out into the community and being loved on by his family and friends.

May God bless you this week :)

Saturday, March 24, 2012

We have had any amazing past few weeks!

On top of the amazing spring weather, James has had an outstanding past few weeks filled with outings, friends, family and lots of laughs. His spirit seems to be shining bright and it has help him with recovery in many ways.

We were signed off by Physical therapy to practice standing and transfers together. Jimmy is getting so much stronger and is now able to assist with, one person transfers, standing on own for about 5 mins with just help in balancing and being able to push, pull and pick up object on own. During meals, he feeds himself his salad and fruit, still need some assistance with liquids. Jimmy is able to put on and off his own shirt and assist with brushing his own teeth. He has really been enjoying palying Connect Four and his iPad. We had an amazing time out at the pond near the Courage Center watching the sunset and we took a few road trips touring the city. Last weekend we had a great time at Khols and Jimmy got to pick out a few outfits and a new pair of kicks. This weekend he got to take a trip out to the farm to enjoy some wonderful family time and tomorrow we will be going to the Timber Wolves games and cheering on his favorite team!

Jimmy has been blessed with some many people that love him and encourage him everyday. Thank you so much for all the visits and laughs. God is so amazing and he has a wonderful future planned for Jimmy :)

            
"First car ride" -Could not get that grin off his face-


"Trying to put his finger in the dogs nose... haha"


                       "Kohls buying some new kicks"


"First dance since this summer"


. . . We are so very blessed . . .