the mighty max update: congratulations ben!

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

congratulations ben!

Max's friend, Ben, had a very big day today and we are absolutely thrilled for him!

He got his body cast removed...woo hoo! What an ordeal he and his family have had this past month. We are so relieved that Ben will once again be able to move around and enjoy his surroundings! Congratulations Ben!

1 comment:

Diane said...: Way to go Ben. So happy for you. Great job.

Love,
Diane and Alex; February 7, 2008 at 7:45 PM

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