Monday, January 5, 2009

Great Report!


So, today, we had to take Nate to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Before you get worked up wondering how he is, I'll tell you that everything turned out fine. This was a follow-up visit from June.

When Nate was four months old, his doctor became concerned that he only looked to the right and didn't like to look to the left. So, we ended up going to see a wonderful physical therapist for some time over the summer. She wanted to have him looked at by an orthopedic specialist, but that was something that we just can't afford as small business owners.

Enter Scottish Rite. This has got to be one of the most wonderful charities we've ever been around (and as a pastor, I've seen a lot of them). We were able to get a series of spinal x-rays on a table designed just for babies. He had an evaluation by a team of doctors, nurses, therapists, you name it. I think there were eight or nine people in the room when Nate came in the first time. He got to see one of the top orthopedic surgeons in the country. The great news is that all of this was free.

The doctor there said that everything looked great and that Nathan's problems were muscular, meaning they would go away with time and with exercise. They did ask us to come back when he was walking to make absolutely sure. Today was that day.

The appointment was set for 1:15, but we left early due to the freezing rain in the area. We got there very early. After a lunch in the cafeteria, we went and checked in. The lady at the desk got us in to our spot. After a bit, we were in the exam room. The nurse practitioner watched him walk and them put him through the paces with a physical exam that tickled him to no end. The ortho came in, watched him walk, and then they gave us the great news. He was being discharged from their program. No more need to come back.

We received great news, but I can't help but think of all the others I saw while I was there. Many parents have not been given the same news that we got today, but those doctors are there, doing great things. I don't do this much, but, if you are reading this blog, maybe you would consider visiting their website at www.tsrhc.com and donating even a small amount to them to honor their work in helping our Nathan develop well.

Friday, January 2, 2009

Nathan's Ball Day

Nate spent a whole day around his favorite thing in the world. Ball! First we got out the ball pit that Mimi got him. He had loads of fun getting buried in the balls and throwing them EVERYWHERE.

Then at night, we took him for his first ever game of bowling. He was more obsessed with the ball than pushing it down the lane. After the first try got stuck halfway down the lane, the owners came and brought him this thing to let him push the ball down a ramp to send it toward the pins. Every time that he would push the ball, he would say "Bye Bye Ball."

He even got to Hiya the whack a mole game for a while, even earning a little police badge from the tickets.

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Thursday, January 1, 2009

Trip to Indiana

Well, we're finally unpacked from our trip to Indiana. We had a great time with all the family. Riley and Owen just went nuts having a baby around them, and they did such a great job of being big cousins to him. In fact, I think Nate learned how to go from walk to run by just trying to keep up with them.

Mom had us all go out to a photo place and get pictures of all her family together. You'll see a few of those in the slideshow below. Even though Nate wasn't feeling real good, he still gave such great smiles.

We even had a moment to have lunch with Dad and Debbie, where Nate had a great time playing with his grandparents and the puzzle he got from them.

The flight home was a little interesting, but we made it and are now home. Hope you enjoy the pictures!

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Happy New Year!!!

WOOHOO! 2009! We can't wait to see what the new year brings us. May God bless you and keep you in His arms this year!

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