I Love Having a Fit!

Sunday was the first time I rode in our newly purchased Honda Fit. As my mom pulled out of the garage, I shouted, "Yay!" Realizing that I love the Fit, my mom got a tickle out of my reaction. A few weeks ago, she had a rental car while her van was in the body shop. I did not show any excitement for the rental car. So, she noticed the difference.

Generally, whenever I get into a vehicle, I ask for music. I have given up asking for music when I get into our van because the radio has broken down months ago. Now we have music in the Fit - What a treat! I simply cannot stop smiling. I wish my mom will take me for more car rides. I wonder when Emily and Peter will be coming home. It will be nice to go on a long car ride to the airport.

We are going to have a Fit!

My mom took me with her to test drive the Honda Fit. We didn't feel welcomed at the dealership. We walked round and round the showroom three times. There were many staff members, but none of them offered their assistance. A few of them took one look at us and then turned away ignoring us. Well, what do I expect, right? A woman with me in tow. In their opinion, we are not the "buy-a-car" type and we can't possibly afford to buy a car.

We are going to have a Fit! My mom will pick it up this Friday. This is perfect timing because our van broke down today. It has a severe oil leak and my mom cannot drive it any more. She parked it and it will sit there until Emily and Peter are ready to move back to Edmonton. My mom will then tow it to the shop to get it fixed.

Flu

I have been in contact with many others who contracted the flu - such as my roommates, Peter, Emily, and Grandma. My mom gives me garlic pills everyday to help boost my immune system. My mom and I have been lucky up until now. We both have runny nose. My mom aches all over, but she does not know if I have any pain.

My mom has been kind of stiff and sore after a rear-end collision on January 30. A few days ago, she came down with the flu and it is hard to tell whether the pain is related to the whiplash or to the flu.

My mom went for a physiotherapy assessment this afternoon. She did some stretching exercises and had hot packs to her neck and back. She is feeling less stiff tonight. She was given an exercise program to work on at home and to return for another assessment a week later.

Baby on its Way

My mom has been too busy to help me write my blog. That is why you have not heard from me for a long time. Emily and Peter came home to visit about a week ago. I could see that Emily's tummy is growing. My mom patted her tummy and asked me what was in it. I said, "Baby!"

Over the past few months, my mom has been exploring inclusive post-secondary education for me. She has submitted a couple of applications and will continue to apply to whichever college/university that will accept applications.

I am scheduled for an interview on February 16 at the Alberta Association of Community Living (AACL) office. Please pray for me, as it will be nice for me to be accepted into a program this coming fall. This will allow me the opportunity to meet with peers about my age. I need to learn how to interact meaningfully with others. My mom has been told that the government funding cut is affecting the program and it will reduce my chance of success.