Walking in Style!!

On Hailey's Amazon Wish List I came across an item that looked extremely interesting to me. Ever since Hailey received her much needed new walker she has repeatedly asked me, "why it's NOT pink?" Trust me, if it came in Pink I would have asked for a pink one, but it did not. There is an item available for such a request. It's called SHRINKins. With this item you are able to decorate your device. It can be a Wheelchair, a walker, crutches, or even a cane!! They are easy to add, temporary, and sanitizable. 

We were thrilled when we received this for Hailey's birthday. I was more excited to get this placed then anyone. 

First you start off with your NOT pink device. In our case it was Hailey's walker.

Get everything you will need ready. The box with the wrap also comes with tape. I also needed my scissors and a hair blow dryer and I was ready to go! 

I measured what I needed, wrapped it around the metal. Placed the tape, and heated it until it shrink wrapped itself onto the walker!

I got the hang of this very fast and I looked for every bare spot that I could wrap! 

Everything was looking great! I even finished up by doing the seat last. I wanted to make sure I had everything as covered as I could get. In the end I did need to use 2 packs to get this walker complete. Online it said I should have only needed 1, but that wasn't my case! 

And abracadabra....IT'S DONE and it's PERFECT!!

Hailey came home and asked me where I bought the new walker. I told her that her friends and family on Facebook sent this to her for her birthday!! I have one happy girl with a pretty semi-pink walker. 

Thank you to the Lies and Crossman family for purchasing this for Hailey! It's an amazing item that I'm glad to be able to share with others! I know more kids will have smiles on their faces soon! 

A special gift.

Last year was quite the year for new accomplishments for Hailey. Being in an almost vegetative state, then sitting up on her own, to barring weight on her legs, to taking steps, to actually walking with assistance. 

We purchased a more suitable wheelchair 

and then a few months down the road we got Hailey her gait trainer (giant walker) 

Our limit through our insurance was reached and Hailey needed a walker. We had a walker from a previous episode of Hailey's where she needed help to walk. She didn't use it long, but I didn't get rid of it. 

Hailey quickly grew out of that walker and needed a new one. Thankfully a little girl who attends the same Therapy center as Hailey does, was getting a new one and no longer needed her current one. She graciously let Hailey use her reverse walker. 

Hailey quickly reached the limit on the height for this reverse walker and now we were looking for a new one. One that would grow with Hailey. Insurance was a no go. Being the beginning of the year we have to reach our deductible for the insurance to pay for it, or we buy it ourselves. Even buying it through a company referred by the therapy center, this walker would cost  a LOT of money! 

I did some research seeing if it would be more cost efficient to purchase this walker directly from the manufacture. I checked all the different "adaptive" websites that sold these walkers and the best deal was eventually found!! 

In December, Josh was at work and received a gift with Hailey's name on it. This gift was given to us right at the most perfect time! 

Hailey NOW has a new walker that will grow with her for at least another 2 feet!!! The only downside according to Hailey, "It's NOT pink!!"

On behalf of Hailey, Josh, and myself, we like to thank the following people: Brenda, Casey, Peyton, Mark, Donnell, Marilyn, Mark and Lisa!!

You have given us an incredible gift and to say thank you would not be enough! Hugs to you all!!!