Although we have our difficulties, we play similar games to other children, from Bubbles to toy cars, matching memory games and spinning toys. The only difference is really that our children are positioned and doing activities while enjoying a toy which work muscles that have challenges. Little Miss K worked out how to pull out…
These pictures show the enjoyment that the kids are having with the new equipment. They are almost forgetting they are stretching and weight bearing through muscles that are tight, because they are happy and content, thanks to the equipment sent by container. Thank God that practical and administrative difficulties have been overcome. Nicola Anderson
Miss N has been enjoying feeding herself some corn tubes today. She was focused and determined to complete the task. The corn tubes are the kind of snack that turns to mush in the mouth. She was holding each one in her hand, getting it directly in her mouth and chewing away. There was an expression of joy…
From the container, we kept for our 1Step2Step kids a standing frame, a new stool, a wheelchair, a bouncer chair for older children, some foam cushions and we have a special painting easel made for us. We have some of the nappies, clothes and dressings for wounds. One great thing is a new bin with…
On the same day as the container arrived, there was a retirement party for four of the staff. I was roped in to join a dance group which performed at the party. Thankfully the style of dance was wholesome and not excessively traditional Thai. There was lots of finger clicking and hand tapping, which took some brain power, but…
Continue to pray for Mr. G and his collar bone. Pray that the broken bone aligns well. He is wearing a figure of eight harness, but has already ripped the strap off it once. It has been sewn back on. Thank you to our sweet friend Amy in the USA for sending him a care package so…
The Diocese of Blackburn has recognised the work of 1Step2Step with a Special Award. It was presented at a service held on 3rd October 2017 at St. Cuthbert’s Church in Fulwood, led by Bishop Philip North. The citation on the award says “In recognition of your work with children with disabilities in Thailand’s only state-run…
‘On the same day as this piece of equipment was received, it was in use on the sick ward with this little person. His buddy used one too, helping them both sleep with their heads up to improve their breathing. So glad we got these.’ Nicola Anderson.
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