"Home is an invention on which no one has yet improved upon!"~Ann Douglas

Meghan's List of Priorities for being home:
1). See family
2). See friends
3). Snuggle with puppies
4). Hold a baby cousin
5). Get in the pool.
Priority #3: Snuggle With Puppies.
Bandit and Penny were quick to oblige Meghan for a cuddle--blankets and all--even though it's May and 60 degrees.
Priority # 2: See Friends.
Mallory, Riley and Jen came over to visit and they played "Just Dance" on the Wii. Meghan joined in, dancing with the right side at least. It was pretty tiring for someone who has been in the hospital since January 8th.................but oh so much fun to be with friends again.
Priority # ?: Nope, therapy is not on the list. This must be one of mine!
Twice a day, for 10 mins, at a speed of 1.3. It's a whole lot faster than she was moving 5 weeks ago. Little Penny is very curious as to what Meghan is doing. She won't get on the treadmill but she hovers, keeping a close eye on things.
Bonus Priority: Feeding Baby Carson.
Meghan loved feeding Carson but she was not used to how messy babies get. After a bite of food went in, so did Carson's fist. Meghan kept saying "Wipe his hands". Why bother? They are heading right back to the mouth.
Priority # 4: Hold a Baby Cousin.
Carson has grown so much in the 10 weeks we were gone (it must be all that rice cereal that he loves so much). Cooper, who is way too old to be held, is peeking over the back of the chair.
Priority # 5: Get in the Pool.
Meghan is doing Adaptive Learn-To-Swim with the Clarence Swim Club. Coach Jamie (left) and Coach Sarah (right) are helping Meghan swim the Breaststroke. Sarah is holding Meghan's heels, guiding them into the right position while Jamie is helping Meghan to keep her shoulders level and balanced in the water.
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Meghan jokingly said, "I must be the only kid in Clarence to go through the Learn-To-Swim program twice". Yeah Meghan, you've accomplished too much of "the only one" status.
Now the coaches are working on balance and strength to begin the freestyle stroke. Meghan progressed very quickly. Jamie said that Meghan remembered how to do the strokes, it was just getting the body to obey commands. Meghan loved being in the water again, she has missed swimming so much. It also feels so good on the heavy limbs as the water takes much of the weight away. Meghan's goal: Return to the Clarence Swim Club in September.
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The Clarence Swim Club made Meghan an honorary Lifetime Member. Thank you. This meant a lot to her as she introduces herself as a "swimmer". How grateful I am to wonderful people who offer their time and talents to help Meghan. Coach Jamie: You made Meghan's day......week...... month by being so creative with your coaching style and so quick to adapt your knowledge to her ability. Thank you.