Aidan continues to make tremendous strides daily. His attitude and drive are admired by all the staff. He is warm and considerate to the other patients. He has made friends of all ages. He walked through the entire hospital while trick or treating on Friday! He's walking quality is best with the walker. He's still working on building muscle and core strength.
We were able to bring him home for a day pass for Sat and Sunday this weekend. He misses home a lot and misses his family and friends. He enjoys hanging at home with Zack and the neighborhood kids. He has re visited some of his favorite activities like playing Wii! He's lobbying for his room to be painted so it looks like we'll be painting this weekend! We enjoyed a few hours at a Halloween party where there were inflatables that doubled as phyical therapy for Aidan to navigate his way through with the help of his big brother Zack. Taylor joined the family for the afternoon so she could see her brothers in costume. Thank you to Aunt Carolyn and Ned for inviting us to the neighbood festivites.
Monday we had a school visit to plan Aidan's return. The room was filled with our Phyical Therapist, Child Life Specialist, the Principal, VP, Nurse, Child Study team represenative, his teacher, Mom and Dad. Aidan wanted to know why so many of us were for him! We walked his route to ensure he'll be able to get to his classes. Likely he will need an aide to help for the first few weeks as he continues to improve his stength.
Last night Aidan returned to the PICU unit at MMH to visit and show them how far he has come in 30 days since he left there. They were happy to see Aidan. Most times they never know how the kids do after they leave. We wanted them to see that the fantastic care they provided has paid off!
We are working hard Monday - Fri to get home for the weekends. I've told Aidan he is like the rest of us now.. working for the weekends! Soon we'll be home and celebrating his recovery with all of you! Don't forget to RSVP to our event on Sat Nov 13th! You can do so by email to aidansangels04@yahoo.com. We have awesome silent auction and raffle items. How about a getaway to Lambertville at a Bed and Breakfast or to Mineral Springs Spa and Resort? How about recieving authentic autographed items from Lou Holtz, Boomer Esiasson, Dakotka Fanning or Hall of Fame baseball player Phil Niekro and much more!!
See you soon. Love to all! Kim
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