The Battle of the Sand

Today we went to the National Harbor and I took the advantage of having Landon walk while we where there; which was perfect since the weather was absolutely amazing and of course there's so much space and opportunity for him to comfortably stroll on through. Upon our arrival, I got out to get the walker from the trunk and while I was putting it up I noticed Landon watching me from the window while he was still in the car. As soon as I picked him up, he was showing emotions of excitement, as my boy knew exactly what he was about to do. I got him strapped in and he was immediately on the move.

As he begin to lead the way, we all followed. After several attempts of stopping him from heading towards the ramp where the Awakening Statue and sand was, I finally decided to just let him go. He walked/wheeled on down the ramp so anxiously as he wanted to achieve a win, and I was right behind him assuring he kept off peoples toes. Finally as he got to the end of the concrete he had a destinct look on his face, a look that told me he knew he was now standing on a texture of something different then what he was before. But instead of him becoming discouraged and stopping he continued to look at me with this face, a face that showed no fear, but determination.

He insisted on moving his feet so he could continue to move his walker...as he moved the wheels moved toughly through the sand. At this point I knew my boy was sure of one thing, and that was to get down to that sand, and THAT HE DID. He was even able to kick his feet through the sand a bit.


{check out his wheel trails}

I remember back in December when I would have a rough time trying to put Landon onto his walker, but his Physical Therapist would tell me she had no problems. Now the only problem I have is trying to take him off the walker-which only confirms progression.

Although I'll have to admit the fight he puts up when its time to take him out is PRICELESS!!!

** I dedicate this post to a special someone who called Landon "His Hero" -- as he, himself is a "HERO" to someone else!! ** 

"Nothing is given to man on earth – struggle is built into the nature of life, and conflict is possible – the hero is the man who lets no obstacle prevent him from pursuing the values he has chosen". –Andrew Bernstein