Tonight's picture was taken in March of 2009. Mattie was pictured next to one of his art therapists, Jessie. Mattie created this piece of modern art. Little did I know, but every project Mattie build and designed while he was hospitalized became his legacy items. This painting hangs above my desk and I see it daily, and of course am reminded of this moment in time!
Quote of the day: Leave nothing for tomorrow which can be done today. ~ Abraham Lincoln
This morning my dad's physical therapist came over for a session. My dad works with four different therapists. This therapist takes my dad outside, whenever the weather is warm, and they do the entire session in the fresh air. What I concluded is this WORKS for my dad! He literally walked 25 minutes today on our street. Which is unheard of, because typically he complains and wants to sit down. While my dad was working with the therapist, I encouraged my mom to walk outside too! So she and I walked around the block. At one time my mom walked without holding my hand, but now I can tell she psychologically prefers to hold my hand, so that she doesn't fall.
I had the plan of acknowledging Foundation donations today! Forget it! I got derailed on a funding application. This application showed up in my email box this afternoon and trust me when I say.... this isn't an easy application. I do it yearly, but ironically it never gets easier, as I have to do an annual report, financials, bar graphs, pie charts, and budgets! I devoted hours to this today and I just submitted the application thirty minutes ago! To me this is a huge accomplishment!
Mattie Miracle is a labor of love. As I always say, "it is my second baby, in memory of my first baby!" I am very proud of the funds we have raised, the work that we have done and continue to accomplish and of course I am deeply grateful for all of our supporters who stand behind our mission!
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