Last week Bella and I went to visit the home of Joshua, who is a 10 year old boy who like Bella can not walk. We went to see the systems his family has in place, and learn what to expect if in a few years Bella still requires equipment to support her. They had a lift system, that was installed in the ceiling and enabled the family members to lift their 80 pound son from the ground where he enjoys rolling around into his wheelchair. It was quite an extensive system and interesting to see. They also had just added a ramp to the back of their deck. I forget how very long ADA ramps need to be. We had one measured for our front door and it needs to be 24 feet long. We haven't decided exactly how we are going to tackle that and still make it look good.
The family was gracious enough to give us an old activity chair that their son no longer fit into. Which is what Bella is pictured in above. I am so thankful they gave us this chair. We are currently using it as a high chair in the kitchen. This allows me to leave her kid kart downstairs or even in the car. No more lugging that very heavy piece of equipment with all it's parts up and down the stairs 2 times a day.
Although lately Bella has been not wanting to hold her head up as much. I don't know if she's tired or it's the new chair. I really hope it's not the new chair.
Bella
Pick
Your
Head
Up!
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