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Post by kittkatt on Aug 1, 2010 16:09:19 GMT -5
This past week, Rhienne went on a canoeing trip with our local recreation department. It was a 5 day trip down the Little Miami River. I was a little anxious about how he would do, because he is truly a creature of habit. However, I decided that he needed to be stretched a bit. Turns out I need not have worried. His aide accompanied him, and they had a great time.  Momo helped you out Kathleen with the pic  Attachments:
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Post by Googsmom aka Jennifer on Aug 2, 2010 9:07:22 GMT -5
Sounds exciting. I can't get the pic to show up though
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Post by kg91207 on Aug 3, 2010 9:24:43 GMT -5
I've learned that sometimes its good to force our kiddos to stretch a bit. It kills me, but Kaelyn usually discovers something new she loves! ha!
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Post by momofrussell on Aug 4, 2010 13:33:04 GMT -5
That is cool Kathleen!!! I'd have a heart attack! LOL
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Post by CC on Aug 6, 2010 21:29:33 GMT -5
How very COOL is that ;D We have tired many different things with Chris BUT that we have not, Hmmm not sure if I will either WTG RHIENNE CC ~ |
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Post by kittkatt on Aug 7, 2010 20:21:38 GMT -5
Thanks Momo!!
Well, let's just say that I had my moments of fretting over whether or not to actually let him go.........but in the end I decided to let him go. They have been doing these trips for 14 years, and they have established stops each day. The parents can go to those stops and spend time with the kids if they choose. Rhienne's aide had his cell phone and they called me each night. So...that was good.
It did stretch him. They slept in tents, at HeaterMeals, had no TV (translate - no SpongeBob) and in general did nothing the way they would have at home. Totally out of his comfort zone. He came back using words that he never has before and putting thoughts into words more fluently. Not great, not even close, but better than before. Soooo, all in all, I am quite happy that he went.
CC - My first reaction was "NO WAY!" But the staff are well acquainted with Rhienne and they really wanted him to go. So I decided to trust them.
BTW - another child with special needs went also. He and Rhienne are the first two children with special needs to make it through the whole trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Googsmom aka Jennifer on Aug 8, 2010 22:10:38 GMT -5
I love that pic!!!!
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Post by leenina on Apr 23, 2019 1:16:01 GMT -5
She looks so happy, thanks for sharing such stunning pictures. Travelling and lil bit of extreme leisure always makes people happier, gives us more energy and motivation. |
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