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the deal

A few weeks ago, Jude came to me and told me there was something he really wanted.



So we looked online, and found the ones.



Because there was no way I could say no to a boy in a wheelchair with casts up to his thighs, I ordered them.



And yesterday, they arrived.



Jude’s casts came off one week ago.



But he is really struggling with walking.



More a fear of walking, and stretching that achilles tendon, than inability.



So I figured I’d make him a deal.



If he walked for me – there and back – the shoes would be his.



And you can see, not only was Jude up for the challenge.



He rocked it.

Still much work to do, but I think he’s on his way.


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09.13.12 · clubfoot, Jude, six percent 23

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  1. elisabeth says

    September 13, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    Sweet baby! He is so adorable!

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  2. Kristiana says

    September 13, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    What a sweet smile! We will be praying for Jude as he rehabs. It is hard work, we know it. My now 4-year-old son had to learn to walk again after having Guillain-Barre syndrome just as he was turning three. How he would cry as I would stretch his little legs out. God is good and faithful in healing our little ones and giving them resilient hearts and wings like eagles! God bless you and yours.

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  3. Heather says

    September 13, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    Bless his sweet heart! We will be praying that those muscles remember sooner rather than later!

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  4. Nancy says

    September 13, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    You go Jude!!! WAY cool shoes!

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  5. 1001tears says

    September 13, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Go, Jude, go! Love the shoes. : )

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  6. Amy says

    September 13, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    Awesome! What a trooper! Go Jude!!!

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  7. jdavis2 says

    September 13, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    so, so proud of you Jude!

    looking forward to seeing you run in those shoes!

    what a sweet mama you have!

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  8. Carla says

    September 14, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    That little boy has some determination!! Wow Jude – so so proud of you!!!

    Hugs,
    Carla

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  9. Angie says

    September 14, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    I remember when Jenna got her cast off last year after wearing it for 6 weeks. She cried and was scared to death to walk on her foot. But, not long after, she was hobbling…then walking…then running. Jude’s doing great, and those shoes, no doubt, will “help him go faster!”

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  10. Lisa says

    September 14, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Way to go Jude!!! The McIlravys are so proud of you! The kids here think those shoes are so cool, you will be running in them soon!!!! Miss ya!

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  11. Kim Coleman says

    September 14, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    Love the new kicks! Jude you look great! Keep up the great work.

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  12. Lisa S says

    September 14, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    This post just melted my heart! Yeah Jude!!!

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  13. Jean says

    September 14, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    Love the shoes Jude!! Good Job walking and earning them!!

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  14. MG Atwood says

    September 14, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    Hooray! Whatever it takes, deals, bribes, the promise of some reward. so worth it! Great job Jude!

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  15. kate says

    September 14, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    There is something SO dear about sweet Jude. I literally have tears in my eyes just typing this. What an ordeal…but with sweet sweet rewards. Those kicks are awesome. And well deserved. He is a rockstar.

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  16. Amy Pop says

    September 14, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    Go Jude Go! This post brought me to tears! Such a special, beautiful boy. You are such an excellent momma!

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  17. Crafts For China's Orphans says

    September 15, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    bless his heart!!! Way to go Jude! And, they look so super cool on you! Way to go, momma!!

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  18. Chris says

    September 15, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    He is ah-mazing! Such determination.

    Love his shoes!

    Love his smile!

    You go, Jude!

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  19. Holly says

    September 15, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    Yay Jude! We are proud of you!

    The Clarks

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  20. Nancy says

    September 16, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    Awesome flames — way to go Jude. 🙂

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  21. Laurie @ pride in Photos says

    September 16, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    Mom…I think YOU rocked it…brilliant idea!!
    laurie

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  22. Lisa s says

    September 16, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Jude….those are the coolest sneakers I have ever seen!!!! I think they are kinda magic! Sending much love from Fort Lauderdale, FL…. Keep up the good work!

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  23. Kim from 3 peanuts says

    September 18, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    So sweet. I’ll bet it was scary for him but you made it worth the effort:) He is just adorable.

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