Our kids are the Best!

Just want to take a minute to brag about my kids. With all they're facing with a new home, new friends, my handicaps and their added responsibities as a result, they've not compained at all! True, they miss their friends in Simi (as do we all) and would rather play than work; but they see that I need help and are right there for me! Kaden often walks slowly down the stairs to help me, Leyna helps stretch my arm out as I walk, Kami rubs my shoulders, and Gavin gives me affection galore when no one is watching. ;-). We're undergoing hair curling training, washing machine and dish washing training, and adding more chores than ever. So far, no complaints. Am I blesssed , or what?

I asked the kids if my walking funny embarrassed them. Unanimously, they looked at me like I was crazy.

Walking (hobbling) in the mall one night, though, Gavin said, "Mom, why are you walking like that? I'm going to try it." He proceeded to try, but to no avail. I just laughed and said, "Now you know how I feel. I can't walk like you!"

It helps to laugh at the situation. My arm is bent at the elbow with my fingers curled in. Eric asked me one night, “What do you want?” “What do you mean?” I replied. He said. “Your arm is always out like you’re looking for a handout.” We laughed hard over that. My wonderful friend, Marci, said I should be a pirate for Halloween since I walk like I have a wooden leg that swings around to move forward. Pitiful, but true.