Snow, Spring and more Snow

Well, I can't believe the last "actual" update was February 6th! Wow--where does time go?
Ethan continues to do well! He has grown so much that its getting hard to carry him very far. He's getting extremely long and lanky. Its kind of fun to see his pants get shorter and shorter.
It seems that Spring will never arrive as we've had some nice weather with considerable melting and then mother nature decides that its not quite time for green grass and flowers and delivers another few inches of snow. Ethan is patiently waiting for the sidewalks to clear so that he can get out and play. He has informed us on a number of occassions that we can get rid of the wagon this year as he will be riding his bike and NOT in the wagon like other years. He makes me laugh and I can't help but admire his determined behavior. Needless to say we still have to get him a bike but have been waiting so not to torture the poor boy with having to simply "look" at his bike in the garage vs. riding it.
We also had another wonderful opportunity as a 3rd grade class from Henning MN interviewed me about Ethan. Based upon the Forum newspaper article they chose to write an essay on Ethan and what its like to have a disability. The essay is also part of a competition. The kids all wrote Ethan (and myself) "thank you" cards and included lots of words of encouragement... It was awesome and I can't wait to read the final story in April.
Other than that, its been life as we know it. Lots of therapy, lots of work and TONS of determination. Our goal is still on target for Disney World next year (feb/march) and we are sooo excited. Ethan has set yet another goal for himself and that is to take his first independent steps at Disney World... time will tell if he'll accomplish that goal but with lots of determination and work, I wouldn't disregard the thought that he'll be able to do it. He is a true trooper!

Thanks for everyone's continued prayers, emails and encouragement--Its truly appreciated.

Well..that's its for now. Until later..

Lisa