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Monday, January 18, 2010

Fletcher Update - Jan 18

Fletcher and dad spent the weekend watching football and catching up on much needed rest. Mom is back in Memphis and her boys are missing her already.

On Friday afternoon Fletcher was videoed by Shepherd Center staff as he was held upright in the standing frame by the "Overhead Hoyer System" (pictured below). The video will be shared with other spinal cord injury facilities to show other uses for the system. While working out for the camera, Fletcher spotted James Shepherd, the center's founder (gentleman pictured on scooter). Of course he called him over. Fletcher can talk to anybody and ask anything. And he did by asking Mr. Shepherd about getting a smoothie machine on-site. He won't be getting free smoothies any time soon, but the request is in~ LOL! We just love you guy :-)

Giving thanks today for the grace of God and recognition to the work done by so many, like Dr. King and Mr. Shepherd who's efforts make the world a better place for each of us!~ Happy MLK Day~