So, here we are...one year later. Not really a great track record with keeping up the blog over the past year, but nothing like Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month to get it going again. May 1 is Tuesday - we will post to this blog everyday during May. I will run or go on the elliptical machine everyday - as well as wear something purple to work everyday (purple is the official color for CHASA - Children's Hemiplagia and Stroke Association). Susan will similarly exercise each day, and highlight the month by running the Vermont City Marathon in Burlington on Sunday, May 27 (Memorial Day Weekend). Please visit her fundraising webpage via CHASA and consider donating to help kids just like Noah:
www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/susangodfrey/streak-for-pediatric-stroke
We'd love it if you joined us with a streak of your own - if you do, please let us know!
It's been a long year, but, all things considered, I think we're in a pretty good place. Noah will be 19 months old on May 1. Two weeks ago he finally learned how to pull himself up to stand! He walks quite well when holding a hand and is getting close to being able to do so himself. He just got a brace for his right leg this week, and it seems to be helping already. His preferred method of transport is still "butt-scooting" all over...and while we're anxious for him to walk, we also can only imagine the trouble he'll get into assuming his butt-scooting is an indication! Our schedule is quite busy, but who's isn't? Noah has 2 physical therapy sessions and 2 occupational therapy sessions per week. He also heads to Children's Hospital once per month (on average) for an additional session. His doctors are pleased with his progress and so are we, though we admittedly get frustrated from time-to-time. He remains the happiest and most lovable little boy in the world (I might be biased) and his infectious personality only continues to grow. He truly is special in many, many ways!
I'll stop here - there's a whole month of posting to come - need to save some interesting stuff to keep you reading! Thanks for keeping up with Noah!
"We're going streaking! Through the quad and into the gymnasium!"
- Frank Ricard (Will Ferrell), Old School
