Big Huge Exciting News
Wonderboy.
Stood Up.
All. By. Himself.
If you have not been following Wonderboy's adventures, you might be wondering what the big deal is about that. He turned two in December, can walk and climb stairs, and enjoys trying to jump. But his particular developmental delays (a combination of several factors including high muscle tone, poor motor planning, hearing loss, and other issues) have caused him to have peculiar gaps in his gross motor skills. He cannot sit up from a lying-down position (neither belly nor back), and until today, he had never managed to stand up without assistance.
But today, during one of their typical roughhouse/practice sessions, Scott put the Boy on his belly, and to our delight and his own jubilation, Wonderboy pushed up onto his knees, and then slowly, with great effort, continued pushing until he was on his feet, hands still touching the floor. He rocked backward a bit, found his balance, shifted his hands one at a time to his knees—and straightened up. And broke into a thousand-watt grin. And cheered and laughed and stomped his feet.
And threw himself for joy into his daddy's arms.
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hallelujah! I can only imagine the jubilee in your hearts! Thank you Jesus!!!! :)
Posted by: laura | April 27, 2006 at 04:50 PM
Lissa,
This is priceless.
And the picture is worth a thousand words. I have tears in my eyes.
Give WonderBoy a hearty pat on the back and a big hug from the Gibsons.
Bravo! Encore! : )
Posted by: Cay | April 27, 2006 at 05:30 PM
It's hard to swallow your after-dinner cookie with a lump in your throat! How precious - God is good.
Posted by: Carrie K. | April 27, 2006 at 05:34 PM
Oh, Melissa, how wonderful!! Thank you for sharing such happy news (and the beautiful photo)!
Posted by: Dawn | April 27, 2006 at 05:50 PM
This brought tears of joy to my eyes. i can only imagine what it must mean to your family! Truly wonderful!
Posted by: Theresa | April 27, 2006 at 05:53 PM
Oh Melissa, this is so beautiful---a taste of Heaven. Three cheers for Wonderboy, who truly is a wonder!
Posted by: Diane | April 27, 2006 at 06:03 PM
This news is beyond incredible! And what a priceless photo that is!
Posted by: Alice | April 27, 2006 at 06:48 PM
Oh, hurray! What a lovely post!
Posted by: Jamie | April 27, 2006 at 07:00 PM
HURRAH!! HIP HIP!
Posted by: xixi | April 27, 2006 at 07:35 PM
Such a delightful event - thanks for making my evening - I especially loved hearing about his victory dance. :)
I only just realized how close in age Wonderboy is to our "Frank" who turned two in January.
God Bless,
Alicia
Posted by: Love2learn Mom | April 27, 2006 at 07:36 PM
Oh, how wonderful. What a precious picture. You also painted such a vivid picture with your words I could see him do it.
KC in TX
Posted by: KC | April 27, 2006 at 08:20 PM
Lissa,
What a delight to read this account of this monumental moment for your darling Wonderboy! Love the picture, too!
Posted by: kristina | April 27, 2006 at 10:19 PM
How very exciting, moving, and touching. I can go to bed with that beautiful picture in my mind.
Posted by: Karen | April 27, 2006 at 10:31 PM
Oh, blessed day! Thank you for sharing it with us.
Posted by: jennifer in austin | April 27, 2006 at 10:52 PM
Grinning from ear to ear here! What a big deal accopmlishment. Wish we could have been there to clap!
Posted by: Ebeth | April 28, 2006 at 02:04 AM
WHOOOO-HOOOOOO!
Posted by: Elizabeth McCullough | April 28, 2006 at 04:28 AM
Yay! Yay! Yay! That's incredibly wonderful!
Posted by: Anne Marie | April 28, 2006 at 04:48 AM
Oh, yay for Wonderboy!!!
Posted by: Angel | April 28, 2006 at 05:12 AM
What an accomplishment! Puts a big smile on my face! You guys must be so proud!
Posted by: Genevieve | April 28, 2006 at 05:17 AM
Huzzah!
Posted by: Jared | April 28, 2006 at 05:41 AM
YEAH!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Maria | April 28, 2006 at 05:44 AM
Waa hoo!!!
In tears of joy for you after reading this post and the two above it all at once! :)
Posted by: Amy | April 28, 2006 at 05:45 AM
Yippee!! Tears and smiles here! And what a perfect picture!
Posted by: Karen E. | April 28, 2006 at 05:49 AM
With joyful tears in my eyes, I want you to know just how happy I am for him and for your family!
Posted by: Rebecca | April 28, 2006 at 06:26 AM
That is awesome! Praise the Lord!
Posted by: Melissa | April 28, 2006 at 06:57 AM