Tuesday, October 27, 2009

New wheels!

I didn't get up as early as I should of I guess not getting enough rest finally caught up. I felt like I was playing catch up most of the morning. Kyle got up at about 9:30 and started OT at 10. Today other than weightlifting he played catch which is another way the therapists try to work on his balance, Kyle wonders if he will ever feel like he isn't falling. The therapist say that is normal and that feeling will eventually go away.Right after OT we went into PT and he got a new wheel chair!(if you saw the old one he was in you would be excited as well) His new chair is a lot easier to maneuver and more practical. Kyle wanted to know what he had to do to get the remote wheelchair! LOL. We got signed off so we can take him outside. We had to learn how to get up and down curbs in his chair. He was a trooper cause we all had to do it, even Mary. You should have seen the look on Kyle's face. A little bumpy but she made it. He also got Michael Jackson gloves to help him push himself! He did really well again! Not suprising I am sure. He talked to his psychologist and he reassured him that he would still be able to do whatever he desires he just may have to go about it another way. Very nice guy.
Today was a pretty day but they say tomorrow is supposed to get ugly. We should see about 18 inches of snow between tonight and Fri. I will post a picture on face book of the snow since we don't see it there. Mindy and Mary Beth I just got your package, just in time THANKS! I will need it tomorrow. Also want to say thanks to Lisa Cypert for the quarters they have come in handy doing the laundry around here, its expensive! 1.25 to wash and 1.25 to dry thats a rip off don't you think? But its convenient. Also thanks to Keith. Kyle's sweaters just got here and the therapist said he will need them. He likes the navy blue one the best its soft!
I heard the girls went and ate at the DQ for aunt nelle's 29th birthday yesterday! Haha. I am sure they had a blast and I bet they ate steak fingers. Received a card from whumpo and hennie, the hospital crew in quanah and The crowell state bank, thanks they put a smile on our faces.
We are doing really well and hope to continue to move forward.

8 comments:

  1. Did he get sequins on his gloves like MJ? ;)

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  2. WAY TO GO KYLE!! NEW WHEELS AND MICHAEL JACKSON GLOVES ALL IN ONE DAY!! SOUNDS LIKE YOU ARE GETTING PRETTY BUFFED UP, HUH? ERICA WILL HAVE TO KEEP HER EYES ON YOU! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU MR. MYERS! YOU BEHAVE YOURSELF AND WORK HARD SO YOU CAN HURRY HOME TO YOUR VHS FAMILY! WE MISS THAT ORNERY SPIRIT!
    THE FOX

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  3. Kyle,
    What an inspiration you are to me! Keep up the great work so you can get back to the high school soon. We miss you! Tell Erica that one good thing about the snow there is at least you don't have to feed cattle in it! Seth wanted me to tell you that he got his pigs...Ham, Cookie, Pootie, and Tootie. He is now on strike and not eating pork until after the livestock shows are over. Take care.
    Lisa Petzold

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  4. Hey Kyle!
    You and your family have been on our hearts and in our prayers! I know the AG kids (Jake, Cory, Jarod, Aaron, Lance etc...) miss you terribly! Your story and testimony are very powerful and an inspiration to all that read it. We love you and miss you in Vernon! Praise God in all situations. He is still at work and will never forsake us! Love ya! Su McMahen (Jake's mom)

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  5. A white halloween, that will be different. Maybe ya'll can take Kyle out to 'wheel' in the snow. We're still praying for you.

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  6. Hey Kyle and Erica just wanted you to know we here in the VHS cafeteria love and miss you!!! We are praying for you and your family. Stay strong.

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  7. Hey Kyle!
    You better get ready to race JC and Jenny when you get back. They are a mean pair in the wheelchair race. Ask her about her little hotrod! Let me know how the 4-H suckers are holding up. We miss you!

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  8. Hey Kyle and Erica! Hang in there; you both are such strong people and wonderful examples to us all! No snowball fights today, o.k.?

    Hugs,
    Pat and Glenna Bryant

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