April 27, 2006 @ 4:23 pm | Filed under: Wonderboy
Wonderboy.
Stood Up.
All. By. Himself.
If you have not been following Wonderboy’s adventures, you might be wondering what the big deal is about that. He turned two in December, can walk and climb stairs, and enjoys trying to jump. But his particular developmental delays (a combination of several factors including high muscle tone, poor motor planning, hearing loss, and other issues) have caused him to have peculiar gaps in his gross motor skills. He cannot sit up from a lying-down position (neither belly nor back), and until today, he had never managed to stand up without assistance.
But today, during one of their typical roughhouse/practice sessions, Scott put the Boy on his belly, and to our delight and his own jubilation, Wonderboy pushed up onto his knees, and then slowly, with great effort, continued pushing until he was on his feet, hands still touching the floor. He rocked backward a bit, found his balance, shifted his hands one at a time to his knees—and straightened up. And broke into a thousand-watt grin. And cheered and laughed and stomped his feet.
And threw himself for joy into his daddy’s arms.
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YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hallelujah! I can only imagine the jubilee in your hearts! Thank you Jesus!!!!
Posted on April 27th, 2006 at 4:50 pmLissa,
This is priceless.
And the picture is worth a thousand words. I have tears in my eyes.
Give WonderBoy a hearty pat on the back and a big hug from the Gibsons.
Bravo! Encore! : )
Posted on April 27th, 2006 at 5:30 pmIt’s hard to swallow your after-dinner cookie with a lump in your throat! How precious - God is good.
Posted on April 27th, 2006 at 5:34 pmOh, Melissa, how wonderful!! Thank you for sharing such happy news (and the beautiful photo)!
Posted on April 27th, 2006 at 5:50 pmThis brought tears of joy to my eyes. i can only imagine what it must mean to your family! Truly wonderful!
Posted on April 27th, 2006 at 5:53 pmOh Melissa, this is so beautiful—a taste of Heaven. Three cheers for Wonderboy, who truly is a wonder!
Posted on April 27th, 2006 at 6:03 pmThis news is beyond incredible! And what a priceless photo that is!
Posted on April 27th, 2006 at 6:48 pmOh, hurray! What a lovely post!
Posted on April 27th, 2006 at 7:00 pmHURRAH!! HIP HIP!
Posted on April 27th, 2006 at 7:35 pmSuch a delightful event - thanks for making my evening - I especially loved hearing about his victory dance.
I only just realized how close in age Wonderboy is to our “Frank” who turned two in January.
God Bless,
Alicia
Posted on April 27th, 2006 at 7:36 pmKC Powers says:
Oh, how wonderful. What a precious picture. You also painted such a vivid picture with your words I could see him do it.
KC in TX
Posted on April 27th, 2006 at 8:20 pmLissa,
Posted on April 27th, 2006 at 10:19 pmWhat a delight to read this account of this monumental moment for your darling Wonderboy! Love the picture, too!
How very exciting, moving, and touching. I can go to bed with that beautiful picture in my mind.
Posted on April 27th, 2006 at 10:31 pmOh, blessed day! Thank you for sharing it with us.
Posted on April 27th, 2006 at 10:52 pmElizabeth Foss says:
Grinning from ear to ear here! What a big deal accopmlishment. Wish we could have been there to clap!
Posted on April 28th, 2006 at 2:04 amWHOOOO-HOOOOOO!
Posted on April 28th, 2006 at 4:28 amYay! Yay! Yay! That’s incredibly wonderful!
Posted on April 28th, 2006 at 4:48 amOh, yay for Wonderboy!!!
Posted on April 28th, 2006 at 5:12 amWhat an accomplishment! Puts a big smile on my face! You guys must be so proud!
Posted on April 28th, 2006 at 5:17 amHuzzah!
Posted on April 28th, 2006 at 5:41 amYEAH!!!!!!!!!
Posted on April 28th, 2006 at 5:44 amWaa hoo!!!
In tears of joy for you after reading this post and the two above it all at once!
Posted on April 28th, 2006 at 5:45 amYippee!! Tears and smiles here! And what a perfect picture!
Posted on April 28th, 2006 at 5:49 amWith joyful tears in my eyes, I want you to know just how happy I am for him and for your family!
Posted on April 28th, 2006 at 6:26 amThat is awesome! Praise the Lord!
Posted on April 28th, 2006 at 6:57 amI couldn’t pass up commenting on this one - this is so awesome! It brought tears to my eyes to read it.
Congrats to Wonderboy! And his wonderful achievement!
Posted on April 28th, 2006 at 7:13 amYou’ve brought me to tears yet again. :o)
Posted on April 28th, 2006 at 9:15 amGooooo, Wonderboy!!
Congratulaions to Wonderboy! You just made my day! I am crying for joy for you and your family.
Posted on April 28th, 2006 at 10:14 amThe LLama Butchers says:
Kicking Lileks’ butt one day after another
Just your typical day at Rancho Peterson….
Posted on April 28th, 2006 at 7:47 pmLissa, how wonderful! Praise be to God! And Congratulations to Wonderboy. So happy for all of you.
Posted on April 29th, 2006 at 2:56 amVultures Row says:
Blogging Hope
Then I read a post like Melissa’s, and it reminds me that I’m not the only parent dealing with these things, and that if Melissa’s “Wonder Boy” can do it, so can MY wonderful little boy. So thank you, Melissa. And congratulations.
Posted on May 1st, 2006 at 11:40 amMemento Moron: Remember, Thou Art Stupid says:
Blogging Hope
Then I read a post like Melissa’s, and it reminds me that I’m not the only parent dealing with these things, and that if Melissa’s “Wonder Boy” can do it, so can MY wonderful little boy. So thank you, Melissa. And congratulations.
Posted on May 1st, 2006 at 11:42 amSorry for the boo boo in trackbacks, I listed the wrong blog the first time.
Posted on May 1st, 2006 at 11:42 amYEE HA for Wonderboy!! I am so happy for you all!
Posted on May 2nd, 2006 at 7:11 amI’m a little late reading this so I’m not sure if you’ll get my comment but I just want to say thank you for reminding me that everything is possible and to never give up hope in my own wonderous little boy, Christy
Posted on June 9th, 2006 at 9:21 am