His magic boots were getting pretty small, and sometimes his feet would come right out of them while he was walking. A few weeks ago, we had him re-fitted for new boots. A cast was taken of both feet, so the new boots could be made specifically for him. We have been anxiously awaiting their arrival. Today was the big day. Our appointment was early this morning, so we headed over on our way to school. On the way Tes asked her brother if he was excited to get his new boots. He looked at her, and in his most serious voice said "I'm excited to get my new boots, Tessie."
When Christian saw his new boots he broke out in a huge smile. They had to be adjusted a little, so Christian waited with his therapist, while I tried to keep Tessie occupied. When we finally got the boots and his shoes on, he stood up with his therapist supporting him, and they walked down the hall. It seemed like the difference in his walking was immediate and huge. Christian looked so proud as he took big steps all the way to the waiting room. He loved his new boots, and when I picked him up from school today he was still wearing them. His teacher told me she could hardly get him out of them all day. He showed them off to his dad when we got home, and he walked around the living room and up the stairs with me. As I was getting him ready for bath, he held one of the boots and gazed at it adoringly cooing "My boot!" I never thought that I would have a child who had to wear orthopedic braces, let alone one who would be so excited about them. Life is full of little surprises, and this one happens to be rather beautiful.
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