Bike Camp Graduation Day

WOW!!!  What a week here at the Ferris household!  Madeline graduated this afternoon from the Lose the Training Wheel Bike Camp hosted by the Evansville Easter Seals.  What an incredible, amazing, wonderful, fantastic program!!!  I highly recommend this camp to anyone.  We are amazed at what has happened.   Today marks a big milestone for Madeline.

We are so very proud of Maddie Grace!  Now she has a skill she can use throughout her life.  I’m not sure if she will be able to drive a car someday, but she can ride her bike and that gives her a mode of transportation and independence.  The confidence she has gained is priceless.  This is a very big accomplishment for her.

Day #4, Thursday:  Learning to stop with coaster brakes.

Day #4, Thursday:  Learning to self start.

Graduation Day:  Riding solo!

1:30 p.m. Session Graduating Class with their bike spotters!

This afternoon she received a certificate and there was a cookie and juice reception afterwards for all campers and their families.  It was really a great way to celebrate.  As promised, we took her to Sonic afterwards for a LARGE (32 oz.) Batter, Batter Blast.   She knew she couldn't eat it all, but there was just something about being able to get a Large....she earned it!  The rest is in the freezer for later!  To top it all off, Brad and Madeline's OT, Ginger Whitler, were there to watch, cheer, and celebrate with us!  It was a great, great day!   

LTTW Camp Coordinators

Madeline and Ms. Ginger

Madeline and her Bike Camp Spotter, Ariel

Madeline has inspired me to want to ride a bike again.  I think maybe I need to go bike shopping so we can ride together and have some mother-daughter bonding!  We've heard there is a great walking/bike path connecting Rochester, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois.  I have hopes of next spring taking a family bike ride.  That of course depends upon the house selling.  Until then though, we will be practicing and focus on Madeline's accomplishment!  Celebrating today!