Bravery

Hello everyone, it's Jonathon! I'm two years and seven months old, and I CAN WALK!

 

Actually, I was capable of walking two months ago, but it was too terrifying. Daddy & Mommy tried to encourage me and allow me to realize my capability, but it made me sob. I've been through extreme pain and many scary situations so I'm very cautious. Also, it seems that my brain injury and disproportional body have affected my center of balance.


But I am becoming more brave every day. I've decided that I can dart from the coffee table to the chair, or wobble across the room! My family is cheering!


I'm even fearless enough to put some finger foods in my mouth. As soon as I figure out how to do the thumb-forefinger pincer, I'm gonna be a pro. And...I have to figure out how to chew and swallow. Then! Goodbye baby bottle.

I also wanted to tell you about another brave little boy named Finlay. Since I was courageous enough to leave the Butterfly Home Hospice and come live with my new family, my old crib opened up for another suffering child to be transferred from the Chinese state orphanage. They said he had an inoperable heart defect. But the Butterfly Home is very resourceful, and they arranged for Finlay to have two heart surgeries in Shanghai, nanny at his side. He'll be back at the Butterfly Home soon, now with a chance at life.
Here's brave buddy Finlay after surgery


And fun links about me:
My introduction
Me & my spunky brothers
I'm famous! I was featured in a hospital's newsletter
An explanation of my previous condition


with love,
Jonathon




brave:
勇敢的
yǒnggǎn de