We started building Legos last night and worked again with them tonight. He is following the diagrams and picking out the correct pieces. After a while he tires and his hands start trembling, but it is wonderful being able to build together! We have received so many thoughtful and caring gifts from family, long time friends, and some from friends we haven't even met yet. One that recently touched all our hearts was from Olivia a 2nd Grader from Forrest's alma mater, Hill School. Olivia, who has written some wonderful comments for Forrest's blog, took it upon herself to sew a special pillow for Forrest. She picked the fabric out herself ( as she wrote "the color of the forest, because of your awesome name." ) and got her mother to teach her how to use the sewing machine so she could sew it herself. It arrived yesterday with a charming letter and we all agree, the pillow and Olivia are truly amazing! The pillow is just the right size and shape for snuggling. It is incredibly soft and Forrest has taken it everywhere with him! Sometimes the generosity and thoughtfulness of children just takes your breath away…Forrest will definitely want to visit Olivia at Hill School when we are able to come home!
Love,
Mum and Aunt Lobie
Quote of the Day: "Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference." Winston Churchill
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| Aunt Lobie dishes up her home made pasta! |
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| Forrest departs for his MRI with Shepherd staff and Olivia's pillow! |
I hope Forrest enjoyed being outside and away from the hospital, even if it was for an MRI.
ReplyDeleteThe people at Shepherd obviously love their work. Goes to prove that there are angels among us.
The pillow Olivia made is so great! I like the shape and color, but especially the care that went into making it.
ReplyDeleteI was home this weekend and my family and I continue to be amazed by Forrest's progress and the strength of your amazing family.
We were reminded of your family saving our dog a few years ago. Some of you (maybe Rae and Austin) were riding cross country and heard a dog barking in an abandoned house. You checked it out, and it was our dog who had been apparently trapped for ten days. We were so thankful you found her, and so was she:)
All my best,
Fraley Coles
The outside fresh air bring healing; keep up the great work Forrest and when you get discouraged, allow others to tell you how far you have come!
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Hi team Forrest!! It's so great to see this progress! I check this blog everyday and whenever I'm feeling down I read about the courage and strength your family and Forrest have and I feel so inspired. I'm sending you so much love from the islands!!
ReplyDeleteDear Forrest, this is Olivia from Hill School in 2nd grade. I am glad you like the pillow. Love Olivia.
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ReplyDeleteWe are crossing our fingers that the results of the MRI will come back such that you can move forward with your surgery quickly. It will be really good to get that behind you.
Your quote of the day is perfect! It describes you Forrest, and your team perfectly! The attitude that you have all adopted is what is going to give you all of your future success.
We continue to think of you constantly and can't wait for our next dive adventure (hopefully we will see another great hammerhead so Brian won't miss it this time)
Love,
The Selfes
Hi Team Forrest! This is Olivia's mom and I have to admit - I don't even know how to turn the sewing machine on!! She got one of the neighbors to help her and now they follow the blog as well every day! But believe me, this is a two way street, thank you for taking the time to acknowledge Olivia. She and all of us Simmons' are so inspired every day by the strength of Forrest and the incredible family he has surrounding him!
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