Wiggles!
We had a wonderful family day today. William was given three tickets to the Wiggles Show by Adrienne (the manager) at Ronald McDonald House. We managed to get approval for a gate pass from the cardiac team and the rehab team and he had his antibiotics early before his line was locked off and disconnected from the IV pump and drip.
Wil was very excited just to go in a new wheelchair without all the extra bits attached!
We all piled into the car – the first time in over two months as a family – and we drove into Star City at Darling Harbour. The tickets needed to be exchanged for seats with wheelchair access and so Liza and the kids came with us to the box office at the Lyric Theatre. They were very helpful and even though it was sold out, we managed to buy two extra tickets for the show so we could all go! Even a month ago we could have never imagined doing this as a family so soon! It was wonderful!
William was a little frightened of the possibility of talking to the Wiggles up close. Even sitting in the theatre he was getting cold feet. But as soon as the lights went down and the action started he was hooked! He sang along, he did the actions and he yelled 'Wake up Jeff!” possibly louder than anyone else! At one stage in the show, Sam came up the side of the stalls and our shy little William put his hands over his face. But as he got closer Sam got a big smile and Wil happily gave him a high five!
After the Wiggles we went to the Sydney Aquarium and went for a quick walk around the fish and sharks. He had a lovely time there as well and enjoyed looking for any fish he knew from 'Finding Nemo'. By the end of the day he was tired but very happy. The same went for his parents.
Wil was very excited just to go in a new wheelchair without all the extra bits attached!
We all piled into the car – the first time in over two months as a family – and we drove into Star City at Darling Harbour. The tickets needed to be exchanged for seats with wheelchair access and so Liza and the kids came with us to the box office at the Lyric Theatre. They were very helpful and even though it was sold out, we managed to buy two extra tickets for the show so we could all go! Even a month ago we could have never imagined doing this as a family so soon! It was wonderful!
William was a little frightened of the possibility of talking to the Wiggles up close. Even sitting in the theatre he was getting cold feet. But as soon as the lights went down and the action started he was hooked! He sang along, he did the actions and he yelled 'Wake up Jeff!” possibly louder than anyone else! At one stage in the show, Sam came up the side of the stalls and our shy little William put his hands over his face. But as he got closer Sam got a big smile and Wil happily gave him a high five!
After the Wiggles we went to the Sydney Aquarium and went for a quick walk around the fish and sharks. He had a lovely time there as well and enjoyed looking for any fish he knew from 'Finding Nemo'. By the end of the day he was tired but very happy. The same went for his parents.
posted by Adam Hodgkins | 24.4.10
2 Comments:
What a fantastic day!!!! Wil made it to the Wiggles concert....I have tears in my eyes.... good for you Wil!!! I think you will be up and 'Wiggling' yourself very soon :)
Kate xx
I have said it before but William is tough as nails with a heart of gold. I am so happy he had a fantastic day and even happier you could spend it together as a family. Jack has spent 3 nights in hospital and I hate it so cannot imagine how you cope as a family, truly inspiring. Cheers from Armidale Lucas Clan
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