We went to a sporting event through AZ disabled Sports. Hope was able to try everything out and then join the sports she liked. She tried archery but was very frustrated. The targets were very far away and the experienced boy next to her kept nailing it. We will be getting her an archery set so she can start at home and join the team next year, after surgery.
We came home yesterday from a fun trip to Payson. We go every year to see snow and stay at the same hotel. They have a patio off the room that opens into a big open area of snow. We took spray bottle with food coloring so she could "paint" the snow and lots of snow balls!! I look forward to next year with a service dog!!
She did end up joining the track team and is loving it. These pictures are from the trial day. She is now rounding the track on her own and running 100 meter races against the other girls. She is the youngest out there and is doing very well. One of the US paralympians is at practice with her every week too, he went to Bejing this past year. He has helped her a lot. The adults and kids train together. Our amazing Physical Therapist will go out this week and give her a kick in the butt too. I'm sure her speed will increase. Now if we could just get her to drive straight and quit crashing into the fence!!
We came home yesterday from a fun trip to Payson. We go every year to see snow and stay at the same hotel. They have a patio off the room that opens into a big open area of snow. We took spray bottle with food coloring so she could "paint" the snow and lots of snow balls!! I look forward to next year with a service dog!!
We still haven't heard on surgery or a date on the service dog yet. I hope everyone is well and has a happy Valentine's Day!
Beth Ann and Hope
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