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I am a below knee amputee. More importantly, I am also Mommy to two boys, a very active 10 year old (Robby) and an mischievous toddler (Timmy). I have learned that being a parent with a disability can create some unusual and sometimes humorous situations. This blogger is available for hire! Let's talk and learn how a blog can expand your business.

Friday, November 12, 2021

Covid Vaccine!

Yesterday was a big day in our home. Not only was it my Walking Day (18th), but it was also the day that Timmy received his first Covid vaccine. With Scott home for Veterans Day, we were all able to accompany him to the pharmacy to offer support.

To my surprise, Timmy was excited about getting his shot. He was focused on everything that he will be able to do now that he is immunized instead of the jab in his arm. He didn't cry and, although I know it hurt, he didn't complain. I am so proud of him. 

I feel a huge sense of relief with Timmy receiving his first Covid vaccine. He is high risk and Scott and I have been living in "crisis protective" mode for nearly two years. While I know that we will continue to wear masks and practice recommended safeguards, it is reassuring to know that everybody in our family has another layer of protection.





Thursday, November 11, 2021

Walking Day

18 years. My goodness, this morning marks 18 years since I took my first prosthetic steps. Time is moving so quickly!

 

 

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

New Leg Day (soon)

 After what feels like an eternity, today I am finally getting casted for my new leg. To say I am excited would be an understatement. I feel like a kid on Christmas morning!

I have been hobbling around with an inadequate device for years. The pandemic, compounded with insurance issues, forced me to adapt to the discomfort. I'm looking forward to being pain-free and comfortable again. After "making it work" for so long, having a correctly fitting prosthesis will feel like a liberation.

I won't get my new leg today, but at least the process is starting. If everything goes as planned, I'll be comfortable by Thanksgiving. Talk about a fantastic way to kick off the holiday season!

Tuesday, November 09, 2021

Back Home

After a fun and energizing weekend in Pennsylvania, yesterday we packed up and headed back to Virginia. We arrived home late morning, allowing me the afternoon to work and sort through my week. It is always nice to go away, but I always feel disheveled and out of sorts when I return. It doesn't matter how long I am away, coming back home always results in "settling back" stress. 

Today the boys and I are resuming our schedules. Because yesterday was a school holiday, both kids had a long weekend without any assignments. I think that hitting the books might come as a bit of a shock this morning.  It certainly doesn't take them long to melt into vacation mode!


Monday, November 08, 2021

Weekend Wrap up

 I had a fantastic weekend in Pennsylvania. The boys and I arrived at my Mom's house Friday afternoon. All of the cousins were together for a few hours until my nephews had to go to their father's for the weekend. Tiffany was able to stay to hang out with us and we made the most of the time together.

Saturday I took the kids to Dave and Busters to play video games for a few hours. When we came back, Robby had to lace up his sneakers and go for a run with his Aunt Sheri. (He had to run one mile for school and I volunteered her to do it with him.) Timmy decided to run along and was over the moon when he was presented with a medal at the end of the "race."

On Sunday Scott came up to my Mom's to pick up Robby for the concert. The two headed north to the Night Ranger concert while I went to meet my friend for lunch. Timmy was going to hang out with my Mom and my niece for the afternoon. Apparently they had plans for an adventure.

While I was with my friend, I received a flurry of incoming photos through text. I was surprised to see Timmy at Hershey Park. Even though he was wearing a mask, it was easy to see his smile and excitement. Not only was he at an amusement park, but he was there with "his Tiffy." It was definitely a memorable and wonderful day for him!

Robby and Scott had a great time at the concert. They were in the second and third rows from the stage, close enough to see the sweat on the performers' faces. Night Ranger concerts have become their favorite father/son activity, and this show did not disappoint. Robby called me after the concert as they were making their way back to the hotel. His voice was hoarse from cheering but it was easy to hear the excitement and the joy in his voice.

All in all, everybody had a fantastic weekend. I think we all needed to disconnect and just have fun again.