Tonight's picture was taken in May of 2009. Mattie was at the Mattie March which was coordinated by his care community. The notion of the March was to show Mattie that there were many people who loved and supported him and wanted him to get better. It was also a fundraiser to help with Mattie's treatment expenses. Next to Mattie was Charlotte (who Mattie deemed as his girlfriend) and Campbell (another close friend of his from kindergarten). Pushing the wheelchair was Robbie, a child life volunteer from the hospital who Mattie loved. Notice that Mattie was holding a cup in his hands. There wasn't liquid in that cup but caterpillars, which he picked off of the bushes on the track. Those caterpillars came home with us by the way!
Quote of the day: Nothing brings me more happiness than trying to help the most vulnerable people in society. It is a goal and an essential part of my life - a kind of destiny. ~ Princess Diana of Wales
In between Sunny walks, it dawned on me that I had to file permits with the Health Department for the Foundation's Walk event. I am so focused on all the other permits, I pushed off the food permit from the Health Department. Today I filled it out and hand delivered to the appropriate folks. So that's done and now awaiting for my other permits from city hall.
I also visited Mattie's school today to set up for tomorrow's first art session. I have never done the session before using only a five minute video (as requested by the teacher), so the verdict is out on how I will feel about this. But I am trying to be open minded.
1 comment:
Vicki,
A 5 minute video to give the idea of the project or to actually teach an art concept in 5 minutes. Either way, I am glad you have an open mind!
The picture of SUNNY made me feel like Indid all day in the rain. I went to Patti's. We talked, I went & got lunch, we ate and then the 3 of us just fell asleep until the girls came bounding into the house after school. The next few hours were busy with them but I must admit I am done with rain.
The picture of Mattie evokes so many feelings for me. I appreciate all the pictures, you share. Each is beautiful & meaningful. Mattie had to give up so much independence yet he could reach those caterpillars and put them in his cup. Kids often find a way, even when it seems impossible to keep somethin that they have done in the past. I love the quote - especially the last line
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