He is getting new wheels and eating beef jerky

Zander was fitted for his wheelchair on Tuesday. Jamie said they used a household tape measure to measure his legs and body for the dimensions of the chair. It is the elite model. This is the newest model of wheelchair available. It will be blue with metallic paint so it sparkles. The seat will come out and fit in a box. This will allow him to sit in the seat and play on the floor with his brothers. It will also be valuable for physical therapy. It also has a feature that I never knew existed in wheelchairs. It has the capability of also rocking like a rocking chair. This will be nice so that she can rock him when he gets fussy. He should have the chair in three to four weeks. It is specifically designed for him and is upgradable as he gets older. It should work until the age of 5 depending on how fast he grows and changes.

The Mayo Store is currently working on his bath chair. It is similar to a recliner. It will help to support him while Jamie bathes him. She isn't sure when it will be done. I hope it is done soon.

Zander had a great day at physical therapy. They are now working to get him to clap. They are trying to teach him how to clap and play Patty Cake. I am a talented clapper. I will work on clapping with him while he is back.

The therapists are also trying to help him to transfer over to being able to eat solid food. They are doing this by allowing him to chew on beef jerky sticks. They are using the jerky to get his tongue used to having solid food in the mouth so he doesn't choke. It also teaches it to move to the left and to the right depending on where the stick is placed in his mouth at the time.

I think that "Auntie A" will have to go stock up on Slim Jims for the little guy when he is back. Don't worry, I won't start off with the hot spicy jerky. He has to work up to that.

Jamie has also bought him an electric toothbrush. It helps to stimulate his gums. It also helps to get him to accept items in the mouth easier so that he doesn't choke as bad. The drawback with these activities is that he is slobbering more.

Jamie is also working on getting a handicapped sticker for her vehicle because of the wheelchair. I am not sure what the process is for this to take place. She is fortunate that she has a van. I do not know how large the chair will be. I will post pictures when he gets his new wheels.

Thank you for all of the prayers during this transition time for Jamie and Zander. God hears our prayers. He has a special plan for ZZ. We may not understand it right now, but we will someday.