Bens Wish To Walk

One year Anniversary!!!

Well One Year ago today Dr Park & his amazing team changed Ben’s life FOREVER.

Just before his surgery

In ICU just after surgery

First PT session

Still in pain!

Getting stronger only on day 5

Back at our American home - all smiles x

The decision to take Ben to America was extremely hard for all of us as it is for any parent ~ But knowing he was being treated by the BEST TEAM in the world, there was really no question at all.

It was a hard 5 weeks in America, but with the amazing support from all at St Louis Children’s Hospital, The Wardleworth family & also the lovely Charlie & Tina from Calendar News. We got through it and made in home for the ‘REAL’ hard work to start.

Ben has had an amazing year with many many changes not only with his mobility. He has become alot calmer & able to focus on his academic work more and he is achieving so much more in all areas.

We have good days and bad & I’m sure there are many many more still to come.

Looking back a year ago and think how Ben was racing around dragging his feet with his walker knees knocking each other but still with a huge grin on his face. Were as today he walks taller unaided for the most part of the day, they using his elbow crutches for the rest of the day. His walker only sees the light of day on a Friday Lunchtime for Football on the MUGA (Multi Use Gym Area!) which is amazing. He is wanting to walk more and more unaided which is amazing to see and what’s more I can now walk beside him and hold his hand ( he doesn’t really like me doing it I think he’s just humouring me for a while!)