3 months ago we bought our 7 year son “Chicago” Joe a new bicycle/tricycle. I wasn’t sure if Joe was strong enough to operate it. Joe had open heart surgery 2 years ago and wears legs braces but I wanted to set a goal for Joe to ride to school on Day 1. We started training building strength riding around our neighborhood, then with some extra “weight” in his basket to build confidence he could do this with his backpack in tow. Well, today Chicago Joe accomplished his goal! He rode to school by himself - backpack and all. I am so proud of him! #Goals
Love that story and encourage that sense of freedom and independence your'e giving him. if you don't mind a suggestion for you from an ex-crime prevention person, make sure he gets a lock for that trike when he parks it at school or anywhere. This will prevent somebody from stealing it, which would break his heart/confidence by taking away his sense of freedom. It has happened to others in the past and is beyond sad.. Also would suggest you have your phone number/name engraved on the bike somewhere inconspicuously to aid in recovery, check with your local police departments, (non emergency business line), crime prevention community service officer, they would love to help you in a case like this. They may even encourage a tour of the station and your son might like that, helps to have friends in public safety looking out for someone special like this.
Well done Joe!!! Mom..I'm a mother n grandmother n is hard but we need to encourage them even if the fall while trying it. Will give them the strength n perseverance, the assurance to try over n over till they get what they need to move on no matter what. They will build trust. We'll be there at their beginning for them to try n have the faith. We did too ourselves growing up.The best lessons in lives,no matter the handicappes, will be doing it according to their own believe. Well done too Mom for govong him the opportunities!! 👌👏
Congratulations on a job well done !!! Nice ride !!!
Bravo CJ!👍👏🏻❤️ You are a warrior and very brave and you know how to succeed (hard work)! So glad you have great parents that are there for you — always! Best wishes to you!🙏
your child's confidence is a reflection of your confidence in him. It will remain with him always
Beautiful! Here’s mine. After many decades of not riding due to balance issues, I put aside my “what will people think?” And chose to live my best life within my limits. Within actually allows us to push them and reach new limits. Enjoy the new found strength & freedom!
That's awesome! Stay strong buddy you will go far
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1yGO JOE!