Hi Cuties, I have a little time now and I wanted to tell you something. My daughter used to have a little boy, as one of her physical therapy patients, when she worked at another place giving just Pediatric therapy. Anyway, my daughter would bring Avery to work with her for therapy, and after I got back from my bus morning route, we would drive the hour drive, to go pick Avery up and bring her home with us. While we would be in the waiting area other patients would come and go. Well, this little boy could not walk, but he took a liking to my husband. He would hop on his knees across the waiting room, to my husband. As he was fast, his mom would try to get to him before he reached us, always apologizing. My husband told her to not stop him, he wasn't bothering us, to let him come. My daughter hasn't worked at this clinic for a few years, but this little boys mom remembered Avery and called my daughter. She wanted to know if Avery had a medical bed. Ashley told her no. The lady said if she needed one, she thought of Avery. She said, for reasons I won't disclose, they wouldn't be able to use it for the little boy. Ashley asked her how much she wanted for it and when they could go pick it up. The lady said, no charge and she could come that day, if she wanted too. Ashley said when someone gives you something you never know what to expect, but a lot of times, its something not worth bringing home. Well, not so in this case! The bed is brand new! I am attaching a link (I hope this is okay, after I hunt and peck, to type-lol) to show you a similar if not exact bed. After they were there she also asked if Avery had a stander. My daughter told her Avery had outgrown hers and she was able to stand at school (the school had ordered one for her) but not at home. The lady said her son had also outgrown his, he is taller than Avery, so she gave Avery a stander too! God is so good, to lay Avery's memory, on this woman's heart! Here is a photo of her in the stander, Ashley is in PJ's-lol- but I just had to show and tell !!!! ... this is also the living area, of the new house, I never did post the photos of. I went yesterday to see Avery's bed, had my camera, and do you think I thought of taking photos? NO- I was thinking before I saw the bed, how except for Avery medical pole in the corner by the head of her bed, her room looked like a 'normal' little girls room, so pretty and pink. The bed doesn't look too bad as it is made of wood, not the typical, hospital bed look. I will eventually take photos and show you her room, I promise! Anyway, doesn't this prove that there are still good people in this old world?.. I apologize for the long story, but I thought it needed to be told-Toogie

by toogie 08 Jul 2015

Amen, we are. Here are flowers and have a good day-Toogie

by toogie 08 Jul 2015

Yes, God truly does bless us, in so many ways and we are extremely thankful.

by toogie 08 Jul 2015

I thought you would enjoy the read....Canning cucumbers for pickles today.

by toogie 07 Jul 2015

Yes, it does Leaha.

by toogie 07 Jul 2015

I know she may never have gotten one! or still had to pay out of pocket waiting on insurance to 'approve'. So blessed!

by toogie 07 Jul 2015

Yes Carolyn, moves you, doesn't it.

by noah 17 Jul 2015

yes for sure hugs

by toogie 07 Jul 2015

Amen-she had been offered a bed before but didn't have room in her tiny bedroom for it. Mom really hated having to turn it down. Now they have moved, she has a huge room, and timing was perfect.

by toogie 07 Jul 2015

I am so glad the lady remembered us/Avery! Sometimes people donate them to nursing homes but I am thankful she gave to her.

by toogie 06 Jul 2015

Now you make me weepy. It is so good to know, Avery has so many guardians, watching over her. Her Gram sure does appreciate all of you, too..... You know, I think a pillowcase is the least I could do. I will have to find out what he likes, and hope I can find a design for him. Also, the mom could most likely use a new purse, don't you think? I know they live a town over, but I may just have to find out where they live, if my daughter can't deliver. Thank you for the pillowcase idea, my mind is in slow mode, it's been so much happening here.

by gerryb 08 Jul 2015

Bless you, Toogie. You are a jewel. I sure do think that mom would love a new purse...and I've seen some of yours & they are great!!!

by toogie 06 Jul 2015

I would have absolutely burst if I couldn't have told you!-lol- Glad to 'make your day' and hope you have a good one-Toogie

by toogie 06 Jul 2015

Thank you and yes, His timing was perfect. She will have surgery the 21st so prayers & keep that date in mind, please.

by toogie 06 Jul 2015

Sarah,I just love my grandchildren, just like any of you do, and I'm sure you would do whatever it takes, in the same circumstance. It is nice to be appreciated, though, so thank you. It is so wonderful indeed that Avery received this gift. It came just at the right time as well. Her surgery is scheduled for the 21st.

by toogie 06 Jul 2015

You're welcome, and again I'm sorry for the long post, but I am glad all of you, took the time to read.

by toogie 06 Jul 2015

Yes, praise Him and indeed we do. So very thankful for the many blessings we receive.

by toogie 06 Jul 2015

I wondered if anyone looked at the link. Yes, all medical equipment seems so over priced. My husband says it's because they know you NEED it. Thank goodness her chair will be good for a little longer. She isn't growing wide, but long/tall and I don't think it can be adjusted anymore from the knee to the foot, or the hip to the knee.

by toogie 06 Jul 2015

No you don't, but it is so good, for Avery!

by toogie 06 Jul 2015

I am so happy, I would burst, if I couldn't share with you!-lol

by toogie 06 Jul 2015

Yes, we are all overjoyed, thankful and praising God, for letting our paths cross and this blessing. We always have so much to be thankful for ! (My hubby is doing so much better, thank you and your prayers. That first night, it took him about 20-30 min to walk down the hall to the bedroom, stayed about that long or less in bed, then that long to walk back to the living room. He was miserable and in so much pain. He is so much better. Another thing we are thankful for! I hope you sing the rest of the day!-Toogie

by toogie 06 Jul 2015

Yes He is!

by toogie 06 Jul 2015

Yes, and at times they show up, without even looking. Praise God!

by toogie 06 Jul 2015

We are ecstatic! and very grateful as well.

by toogie 06 Jul 2015

Yes it was very nice for her. My daughter tried to pay her but the woman said it was given to her son and she wanted to pass it on.

by toogie 06 Jul 2015

Amen Marian and I was overjoyed to share this story with you all.

by toogie 06 Jul 2015

When Avery was placed in the bed, they turned it on and raised her head (that will help with her reflux too!). They said she giggled and giggled, so evidently she liked her bed.

by toogie 06 Jul 2015

Yes Chris, it reinforces your faith in mankind. If I can remember to bring my camera AND use it (lol) I do want you to see Avery's room, bed, and their house. It is so spacious, just what they needed. I can't get over all the drawers in the kitchen!!! A cousin went the other day, he lives about an hour 15 min away. He said he could just live in the kitchen and back patio. He loved the island and so do I. A good place to cut fabric-lol

by toogie 06 Jul 2015

The lady always thought, how pretty Avery was and appreciated how kind her grandparents were, to her little boy.

by heleninca 06 Jul 2015

You just never know what a kindness will bring. The little boy knew your DH was kind and maybe his Grandpa was not near. I love that you keep us updated. I am to curious - I want to know beyond the last page in the book and you let us.

by toogie 07 Jul 2015

I really don't think, from talking to the lady in the waiting area, there is a man in their life. I think the daddy is not in the picture, but I'm not sure about the g-pa.

by toogie 06 Jul 2015

I agree and although I know Cuties are wonderful people worldwide, I had to share a bit, in our corner of the world.

by toogie 06 Jul 2015

You're welcome and yes, it is very heart warming to meet people, like this lady.