First time in the stander
A power chair that is just his size!
Nicholas loves it!
A video of him driving the power chair with a little help from Molly, his physical therapist.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
About Me
- Jessica
- Washington, United States
- We are the Gustafsons: Daddy Jeff, Mommy Jessica, Big Brother Nicholas and Little Sister Elizabeth. We started our blog in 2008 when our son was born as a way to document our life. Jeff and I feel so blessed to be parents to two amazing kids. Our oldest, Nicholas, was diagnosed with a terminal condition called Spinal Muscular Atrophy. We are praying for a cure for Nicholas and all children who suffer from this physically limiting diagnosis. We are also parents to a little girl who who brings us sunshine and laughter everyday. We treasure every moment with our sweet kiddos. Please let us know you visited our blog by leaving us comment. May God bless you today and always.
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7 comments:
What a little sweetheart!! Your little guy is so precious. I just came across your blog. I live in Washington too. My little guy is 4. You guys look like great parents!
~Brittany
Way to go Nicholas!! Mommy and Daddy must be so proud!
thanks for the video! Nicholas looks very happy with wheels and I am sure he will have the control mastered before you know it. rock on little man, rock on.
Woo hoo little man!!! He's on the move!!
When are you available for a play date? :)
Go Nicholas Go!! Love the pics and video, you must be so happy to see him learning all these new things. Keep moving Nicholas!
Em
what a cutie! He's doing great.. He loves to talk, huh? heheh Taysen chatted it up as a baby too.. now he never stops :) it would be great to meet you guys if you ever come up north and we could come south
I would love to meet up if you're ever down here or we come up there, Melodie! Let me know if you are planning a trip.
Thanks for reading Brittany! Your blog is great too!
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