We are still here! I know it's been some time since my last post. Please bare with us. This is the busiest time and there is so much going on in the Hyndman household and our lives.
Some highlights since my last post...........
- Nick received his award from the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) that I mentioned in my last post. It was a very nice ceremony at the high school for seniors and the athletic director gave a wonderful presentation before Nick's award that moved many to tears. Nick received a standing ovation. :-) Nick is now in his last full week of high school! Next week, he has senior exams and picnic and his last full day is Wed. He'll have rehearsal for graduation Friday morning and his graduation ceremony is Sunday May 29th! We have his cap and gown. It's going to be a happy and emotional day and we're planning a nice dinner for family at Mancy's Italian afterwards.
- Bella had her violin concert and it was beautiful. She also played the violin in her school talent show. This week is busy with extra practices/rehearsal and her dance recital is this Saturday. She has three dances and a five year dance for the finale as she has been at this dance studio for five years this year. (she was at another studio before that for a few years and before that she took preschool ballet at the YMCA) She loves dance! Right now, hip hop is her favorite. (this changes from time to time!) Greg participated in Bella's school career day last week and was one of several presenters talking to the kids about what he does at his work. Bella was his assistant for one of the sessions. It was so cute and I love that he did it. Bella's last day of school is the week of Memorial Day.
We're also dealing with a few challenges which I don't wish to get into at this time but I will post about it soon when I have more time and clarity.
One final thing, we get Nick's new power chair tomorrow, which we ordered for him to make it easier to get around campus (and faster and safer) next year. We now just need to get a van with a lift for Nick which we're working on and we're going to need help from the Bridges to Transition Program to pay for the modifications which are actually $24,000 (just for the modifications, we were originally told maybe $8000-$12000, but it's actually$24000), on top of the cost of the van. The modifications cost as much as the van! To get this help, it can take months and there are a lot if steps involved and we are now waiting to hear from an "expert" that has to come to do an assessment from New York. We're hoping he calls soon. We're worried we won't get the van in time for college and if we don't, he won't be able to use his power chair. It's too heavy to lift ( a couple hundred pounds and large), so we're trying to figure out a back up plan in case. Anyhow, we have to believe it will all work out. Greg and I know we have to be flexible, take things from week to week and go with the flow because we might have to revise our plans at the last minute. It's so stressful for me but it is just the way it is. i DO believe it will all work out!
I'll try to post with updates soon and after graduation, I'll post some new pictures.
Blessings:)
Amy
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