If you want to help...

Check below for the latest exciting post on Alex...but in the meantime, we've had a few people ask what they can do to help out. The short answer is that we're basically fine, although your prayers and words of support are appreciated more than you probably realize. For those of you who want to do something more concretely....

• We're looking for a used jogging stroller, the type with three big wheels that folds up and reclines. This will be Alex's ground transportation until we make other arrangements with his OT. We will purchase this...just let Susan's mom know if you find one (452-5399).
• If you have a bumbo sitting chair (used for infants/young toddlers to help them sit up), we'd love to borrow it for a while.  If you are thinking wait, he's 5 yrs old!-- he is really small and thin, I think it would work for him...sadly. 
• If you have some developmental toys for infants/young toddlers, like stacking rings, or simple wood puzzles, we MAY want it...check in with us when we get home, OK?
• We're looking for 3T clothes, used; if you have extras that you're getting rid of, we might take it.
• You can sign up to bring us a meal on MealTrain.org.
• I suspect that we are going to want to make the house more accessible from the garage by adding some ramps and improving the sidewalk...if you can pitch in on this major project, let me know.
• You can spread the word about the many kids with special needs who need a family in order to avoid a short, boring life in an institution. 
• You can also ask us about how to help the orphanage that Alex has been living in. Wouldn't it be great if we could buy them seven more windows???