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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