Brushstrokes for Pediatric Stroke

Hey y'all!

So today was our Brushstrokes for Pediatric Stroke event. We had a nice turnout. Some people were sick and pretty bummed about it, for good reason, because we had a blast! Margie from Margie's Art Glass Studio was so generous to provide us with the room at no cost! We just had to cover the tiles we used. If you haven't been there you HAVE to go! They have a ton of ceramics at great prices and it's so much fun. They also offer stained glass classes, and more. And their coffee is the bomb! If you're not into art get some coffee or an Italian soda or a smoothie!! I know we'll be back for sure! Okay, enough raving, let's get to the point, lol.

Thank you Margie for your support!

For Pediatric Stroke survivors daily tasks, such as drawing and painting, can be a bit difficult, due to the hemiplegia (weakness in one side of the body). At the same time, getting them to do those things with their affected hand can be great therapy. We had Isaiah do a hand print with his affected hand, brushing the paint on his hand stimulated it and forced him to open it. Plus, holding a paintbrush helps work on those motor skills! And isn't anything involving paint and getting messy fun? I sure think so! It definitely showed! The kids had lots of fun and it was awesome to see how much effort they put into their tiles. Check it out!

Ellie made an awesome Father's Day gift for her daddy's office!

Nia working hard on her tile.

Artists at work!

Not sure who had more fun, Isaiah or daddy! Rebecca deciding on her design.

Masterpiece in the making.

Her first time painting ceramics!

Isaiah and his girlfriend Ellie.

Masterpieces drying.

By the way, we raised $102 during the event! The money will go to CHASA (the Children's Hemiplegia and Stroke Association) to support research, scholarships and medical equipment. Thank you all who participated! Next year, we're trying to go bigger so be on the lookout ;)

Isaiah says "Thank you!"

That's it from us for now. We're going to enjoy our Memorial Day weekend, the last holiday together before daddy's deployment! So "Happy Memorial Day" from our family to yours!

Love,