Yes, I know it has taken me a while to get our 2nd post up! (Remember what I said about that 'computer illiteracy'?)
Anyway....I wanted you all to meet the people who have become so near and dear to us over the past year! These are the people who are dedicated to making the lives of so many children, not just Henry, better. I have seen most of them in action myself (well, except for our surgeon of course...but that won't be long!).
We are grateful to them in so many ways for their knowledge, skill, perseverance, patience (with Mommy's and crabby 2 year olds), dedication, compassion, and love to children who are not even their own. As we all think of Henry and pray for his healing and peace, please don't forget to pray for these people ~ and the many others who go 'un-named' that work alongside them everyday. They are truly 'Hope for Henry'.
Dr. James Wheless ~ The man we lovingly refer to as 'W'. It is amazing to research and read about this talented, kind man. He travels the world sharing his ability to help children in need. He is full of knowledge and has an amazing, peaceful bedside manner.
Dr. Stephanie Einhaus ~ I hope to meet this well-respected, skilled surgeon only one time.
Jennifer Jerles, Clinical Dietician at LeBonheur Children's Medical Center ~ Jennifer and I have talked on the phone almost every day for the past one year. I am so not kidding. She has been there with us from day one of this crazy Ketogenic Diet, and has never once become frustrated with this very frustrated Mommy. It has been an amazing journey through calories, special birthday cake recipes, snow-cone juice, vitamins, diarrhea....you name it ~ she has been right there with us, and helps every step of the way. I long for the day when this diet is G-O-N-E, but will forever remember Jennifer and her compassion, knowledge and love.
Henry's Girls at Cross Therapy Services, Fayetteville, AR ~ 'Henry's Girl's' are pictured above...Jacklyn, Alison, Amanda, Ashley and Chere'. (He has a few more 'girls' who aren't in the picture too!) When this whole adventure started, we were advised that Henry should begin physical therapy...so we went where the pediatrician sent us. After about 4 months of Henry's unhappiness and unwillingness at each of our visits, someone asked me if I had ever visited Melinda Lunn, and Cross Therapy. I went the next day...and the rest is history. These girls see Henry 3 days every week ~ we're going to 5 days a week after the surgery! I witness something special each and every time I am there. Henry goes for physical, speech and occupational therapy. Not only has Henry progressed and learned soooo much in their care, (he jumps from my arms to get to them....well, most of the time) but the countless number of 'special-needs' children that they help every day is amazing to me. They are PATIENT and kind and loving and nurturing and PATIENT and comforting and PATIENT. I could NOT do their job for a million dollars. Thank you, for loving Henry like you do.
Anyway....I wanted you all to meet the people who have become so near and dear to us over the past year! These are the people who are dedicated to making the lives of so many children, not just Henry, better. I have seen most of them in action myself (well, except for our surgeon of course...but that won't be long!).
We are grateful to them in so many ways for their knowledge, skill, perseverance, patience (with Mommy's and crabby 2 year olds), dedication, compassion, and love to children who are not even their own. As we all think of Henry and pray for his healing and peace, please don't forget to pray for these people ~ and the many others who go 'un-named' that work alongside them everyday. They are truly 'Hope for Henry'.
Dr. James Wheless ~ The man we lovingly refer to as 'W'. It is amazing to research and read about this talented, kind man. He travels the world sharing his ability to help children in need. He is full of knowledge and has an amazing, peaceful bedside manner.
Dr. Stephanie Einhaus ~ I hope to meet this well-respected, skilled surgeon only one time.
Jennifer Jerles, Clinical Dietician at LeBonheur Children's Medical Center ~ Jennifer and I have talked on the phone almost every day for the past one year. I am so not kidding. She has been there with us from day one of this crazy Ketogenic Diet, and has never once become frustrated with this very frustrated Mommy. It has been an amazing journey through calories, special birthday cake recipes, snow-cone juice, vitamins, diarrhea....you name it ~ she has been right there with us, and helps every step of the way. I long for the day when this diet is G-O-N-E, but will forever remember Jennifer and her compassion, knowledge and love.
Henry's Girls at Cross Therapy Services, Fayetteville, AR ~ 'Henry's Girl's' are pictured above...Jacklyn, Alison, Amanda, Ashley and Chere'. (He has a few more 'girls' who aren't in the picture too!) When this whole adventure started, we were advised that Henry should begin physical therapy...so we went where the pediatrician sent us. After about 4 months of Henry's unhappiness and unwillingness at each of our visits, someone asked me if I had ever visited Melinda Lunn, and Cross Therapy. I went the next day...and the rest is history. These girls see Henry 3 days every week ~ we're going to 5 days a week after the surgery! I witness something special each and every time I am there. Henry goes for physical, speech and occupational therapy. Not only has Henry progressed and learned soooo much in their care, (he jumps from my arms to get to them....well, most of the time) but the countless number of 'special-needs' children that they help every day is amazing to me. They are PATIENT and kind and loving and nurturing and PATIENT and comforting and PATIENT. I could NOT do their job for a million dollars. Thank you, for loving Henry like you do.
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I love you.
What's shakin mama? It's 5 and I am eating my EARLY am snack of 1 egg white, 1 c. raspberries, and 1/2 tsp. almond butter. Yes, I DO love the bulk room here at Ada's. In hindsight, I wish I had gotten you in there. I cannot tell you how good fresh almond butter tastes to me! I am now a huge fan-plus, on the shelf, it was like $9 and UP! Here, it cost me $6.29/lb, & I got 1/2 a lb to start...so...
How's it going there in AR? Hit me back...
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