Awkwardness

Having a special needs child changes everything in your life, especially your relationships with people. Some get stronger and others get weaker. It's interesting to see how people react to certain circumstances. Recently I have become more aware of how people act when they are around me. Some people avoid me, others seem to ignore me and some just pity me; especially people with kids of there own. Do they just not know what to say to me so they just don't say anything at all? Are they embarrassed to be around me because of my situation or just feel uncomfortable? Hmmm...I just don't get it. You don't have to be afraid or uncomfortable it's still just me.

Wheelchair

Yesterday we got a call from our insurance case manager telling us that our insurance has approved riley's wheelchair. the exciting part is that they approved both the stroller and the power chair. it should take another few weeks to get them here. i hope it's sooner than later. i have included a couple of pictures of what his chairs look like. his power chair will be blue.

SMA Walk and Roll

Saturday was the SMA Walk and Roll. It was the first fundraiser for the Utah Chapter. It was a big turnout which made me happy. They had lots of fun stuff...a bounce house, face painting, raffle drawings, pony rides and yummy food. Riley had fun getting his face painted. He thought the brush was very ticklish. It was good to see his physical therapist there supporting her SMA patients. We met up with the Coleman Family and said hi. I actually went to high school with Whit and Lindsey and have not seen them since. They have a type I baby names Jonas and he is a couple weeks older than Riley. It was fun to finally meet them and Jonas. They should be having more get togethers which I'm looking forward to.