Aloha,

I still read the list but have not written for a while. There is a 
new program in Hawaii for people with disabilities. People have a lot 
of fun and it is on Oahu now and will soon be on Maui.The web site is 
www.accessurfhawaii.org
Case's father is the development director for this program. It is a 
volunteer position at this point but they are raising money. They 
have a 'carpet' that goes on the sand so wheelchairs can get to the 
water. Then Hawaii waterman put folks on surfboards and take them 
out. It's a good time and everyone loves it. If any of you are 
planning to vacation here you might want to plan it around this once 
a month event. They are planning to take the program national 
probably first to Florida and California.
Case turned nine and I got him a personal trainer for his birthday. I 
was concerned because he said he felt like his legs were rubber and 
that he did not have much strength. It has worked great and he is 
gaining strength fast. I think it was partly a confidence problem. At 
any rate health plans do not give enough physical therapy.
When I told him what I was doing he said, "Well, Nana that is rather 
an unusual gift for a nine year old but it seems like a good one."
Three times a week for 6 weeks and he has already gained tons from 
it. He works really hard in training.

All the best to everyone,

Linda

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