Apr
10
2012
we have a walker.
Some days I stand amazed at how far this little guy has come. He is truly a miracle. God spared his life and I’m telling you…He’s gonna do something great with it. Some days I can see clearly the immense progress gained through repetition and hard work.
Some days I’m less positive. Like the day his therapist brought over this.
She asked if she could bring a walker. I said yes. But in my head I had something more along the lines of THIS and was completely unprepared when she sauntered in with this medical device. When she suggested I sew him a little bag to carry his toys along…I nearly lost it. Throw in the tv remote while we are at it! And maybe an issue of Sport and Leisure with his elastic waist pants already!
I’ve come to terms with it now. {And he hates it anyways}. I just don’t want you to think its all Sunshine and Rainbows here at the Cooper house every day. The rainbows truly are waving high in the sky most days…but we have our fair share of cloud bursts too!
I’ve had a mental goal for the past year that Danny would walk by his 2nd birthday. Folks…it’s probably not gonna happen. BUT. He’s gonna walk…and there is going to be a SERIOUS party going on when it happens. And you are all invited! You’ll all come, won’t you? We are gonna party like it’s 1999. Disco ball, tunes for our very own DJ (we thought about calling our Daniel Jimma – DJ but it never stuck), and plenty of TOOOO-KEYS (”cookies”) to go around!
And maybe God will surprise us?! I fully believe he could!
Count me in. I’ll make a reservation for that PARTEE. Way to go, Danny !!
we will celebrate for all his success! every “step” of the way!
The Hulls will be breaking out the disco ball down here!!!! Wohoo! GO DANNY GO!!!!!
yes, I am in. We will bring confetti.
Yes, he will walk and what a celebration it will be!!
We will party with you! Look at how tall and straight he is standing! You are an amazing mama, Jen….being a mom is the toughest job in the word even with the healthiest of children. I can only imagine the incredible mental and emotional strength you devote to your little family. What a testimony of grace and courage <3
Hugs and prayers to you my friend! God is amazing and he can do amazing things! Danny will walk and when he does…it’ll be one of the sweetest moments ever!
Wow – he looks amazing! You never know how quickly, Danny might progress now that he is up on his feet! And no matter the wait the celebrations will be huge at each step, what a precious little fella God has blessed you with!
We will be shining up our disco ball because it will happen!
Go Danny! Go!
Hugs,
Amy
Edie will be ready to dance with her #1 Ethiopian boy!!!
Gave me chills…this post. Such amazing stuff!!! Party it up for sure!
Good job, Danny!!!! We love you!
seeing him stand up like that makes him look so old! and we will definitely be celebrating with you!!
Sign me up for the sprinkles…oh, and a party hat too *wink*. He will most certainly get there, I just know it. God has BIG BIG BIG plans for Danny. ((Hugs))
He WILL Walk ! He WILL walk!!!! Ayvah and I will pray for him each night! Keep positive!
Wheehee! Way 2 go, Daniel!!!!
Sweet Danny is definitely a miracle…and you all are a HUGE blessing to him as well. We will happily celebrate all those milestones with you…and of course we will be there for all those “cloud bursts” too!!! Hugs to all of you!!
We are praying boldly and asking God for some big things in our adoption journey! I’ll be praying boldly for your little man too!
wow!! that is awesome!
my bf’s daughter has CP and has the same braces and walker. she no longer needs to the walker now and is doing SO well!
we will be celebrating her in GA when he no longer needs that walker!!!