A new item will soon post.  Be sure to check in often . . . if your child needs a gait trainer!  Yep . . . gait trainer . . . FREE . . . only here!

If you have PT questions, you have to contact my biz partner, Amy Alley Foster.  You can do so via our "contact us" button.  She not only diagnosed our daughter's stroke but continues to provide amazing advice that has made all the difference.  And, seriously, she knows more than most of Jai's specialists. (Please know that this should not replace advice, treatment, etc. from your child's specialist.  Just had to say . . . or our attorneys will go crazy.)

Jai had Botox therapy in early December.  Three days later, she was no longer scissor-stepping and has really made some amazing progress.  AMAZING!  TRULY!  At $400 a pop (after insurance), I'm glad it's working.  We should have done it sooner but once we found an amazing pediatric neurologist, we took the leap of faith . . . and it's paid off for our girl.

Our "typical" has an unofficial "interview" with the peer Pre-K program at Jai's school next week.  Keep your fingers crossed.  Jai's sis would love this program.  And I believe she would benefit it as well.

I still hate the disability but love love love the child!  The amount of love and joy she gives us is priceless.

Parents with special needs kids . . . hang in there.  Please know that you are not alone!  We're here for you and we want to hear from you!

I have to admit that I am a bit frustrated.  Or as my friend says it, "flustrated."

Co-creator Amy and I looked at our web statistics tonight.  This site is averaging 1500 hits per month.  But we don't get a lot of listings.  That leads me to believe . . . great idea, poor execution.

If you have ideas for our site, please let us know.  If you have thoughts about how we can get families to donate their used equipment, please let us know.  Currently, we have a long list of "wants" and a small list of "haves."

We are currently working to get more Safe Exchange Sites throughout Kansas.  Our goal is to get this site and its ability to help families to a point that it helps families nationwide.  But we can't do that without your help.

Again, we welcome your thoughts.  We definitely welcome your used DME.  And we welcome you to return to our site to see what's new.

Oh, and by the way, I have a very nice gait trainer that will soon be listed.  FREE!  I bought it used for $100 for my daughter who has since outgrown it and now it's time to pay it forward.  So, stay tuned.

Meanwhile, I will search for a solution and work to get over my frustration.