This summer we bought Danny a bulldog for riding down at the camping lot. 4th of July weekend we did our best but just couldn't get him to take a ride. But then labor day we coaxed him in a different way. We told him the bulldog was the only way he could get to grandma & grandpa's lot! Low and behold, that's all it took. And once Danny road in it he loved it (just as we had thought). Danny's loving his new ride! Kermit is still unsure about this sort of ride being safe enough for his boy. Kermit can be a baby at heart so we think he's concerned about his lack of desire to ride on the bulldog. But we don't let on about it. We let Kermit assume that we believe it's all for the good of Danny and only Danny.
MAAP is going great! They work a lot on Danny's speech and it's starting to show. He's really trying to use his words more to express his wants and needs. The staff are just so wonderful at the center. It has been such a blessing for Danny as well as us. We were so fearful of Danny leaving the school system and entering adulthood. But it has really been truly amazing. It's actually been a good change for Danny and more suitable for a 22-year old young man.
Friday Kevin & I visited several of the companies that contributed to our fundraisers. They were so excited to meet Kermit. We could never thank the over 300 people who helped us fundraise for Kermit. But hopefully all those involved know what a difference the help of Kermit has brought to our entire family. I have no doubt that in several years we will be able to take Danny on these types of visits more often. With the help of MAAP and Kermit the sky is the limit.
