Gwen, Daddy's girl Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Three of the wheelchairs belong to my son. He is 12 and has severe cerebral palsy. He has the school wheelchair and two "babyjoggers", one is the kid one and one is adult size. (He is between the two sizes). He HAS to use a wheelchair. Tuesday, Dad's wheelchair was delievered. My son thought that was the coolest. With his Grandson smiling and laughing, Dad had to feel OK about it. Dad is using the children's sippycups. It's the tupperware one with the semi-clear lid and the larger sipper. A straw can be threaded thru the sipper. I also set up the baby monitor so he can call for help. His voice is sometimes very weak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 you may want to get a Bell or something that makes noise to call you if the voice is weak. Even a whistle to blow on for attention. A referees whistle from a Sports store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missyk Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 LOVE the idea of a bell!! The whistle might be hard if he's SOB at any time...but the bell can be within reach easily and takes very little to make it ring. I smiled as I read that your dad had to enjoy the wheelchair as he saw his grandson loving it!! My daughter, when Mom is in hers, loves to push Grandma. These kids of ours are something else, aren't they? Many prayers and lots of love... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TamHol Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 It sounds like your house is very crowded .... but the crowd is well worth it. You are a very strong woman and many could learn some valuable lessons from you. Good luck to you and your family. Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Bless you. Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Hi Gwen This is such a sweet post really. Sending you hugs and prayers of strength. You are amazing! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I remember all of this, when life turned full circle for my mama. It is very comforting to know that YOU are caring for him though, isn't it? Knowing what I did for my mama gets me through every day now. Cherish it, sounds like you already are though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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