June 14, 2010

Trooper at 9 years old



I admire Matthew's spirit! We hired a wheelchair and are going out and about as close to normal as possible. Today, he pulled himself up to be with his family on this mini ziggurat on the top of Killiney Hill overlooking Dalkey Island.



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This afternoon he went to Tallaght Children's Hospital to get a cast put on his leg. Yeah! They said that he may get it taken off before we go home which would be wonderful. Even with him being a trooper I will be ready to have my son back and running around.

He chose a blue cast. He could have chosen a pink one with glitter!



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9 comments:

  1. I wish your son a quick and easy recovery! I know for a boy that sitting still is NEVER easy.

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  2. He has the same spirit as his parents and grandmother.

    Great photos.

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  3. That a boy Matthew, wow what an amazing view no wonder Matthew wanted to get out of that chair a view not to be missed.

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  4. your son is a strong young man...so happy you are all enjoying your trip!

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  5. I finally got your book!! I have been looking everywhere for it...it was always out!! So this weekend we were in Columbia and there it was on display at the Barnes and Noble. I LOVE IT!! So inspiring, Shona!!!

    Leslie

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  6. Beautiful scenery! Hope your son gets better soon!

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  7. Matthew is a trooper..no doubt about that. Wow..I love those photos! Ireland is so beautiful! I'm glad Matthew is getting to get out inspite of the cast. Tell him I would have picked the blue too. :o)

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  8. I always love when you are in Ireland. Your pictures are so calming.

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  9. glad your Matthew is OK..like the link to the article

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