9-5-11 (Monday)

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Isaac got his first wheelchair ride today. It was because he ate well, so the nurse was able to disconnect him from the IV. He still had his port and the pad on his right hand that stabilized the wrist.

They took him down the hallway to an area created by the Dallas Cowboys for children to enjoy while recuperating. It serves as a way to relax, a place where doctors are not allowed to enter, and a respite from the challenges they are currently living.

It is called the Aikman Zone, and is divided into two separate and distinct areas: one for smaller children with toys and puzzles, the other for older children with video games, pool, and computer access.

Isaac fixated on the pool table in the middle of the room. He was fascinated with how the balls roll. He remembered the game from us playing it, since that is our second most fun activity behind soccer.

We then went downstairs to see this incredible model train exhibit at the front entrance to the hospital. One end and middle are covered in tracks by man-made mountains, while the other end is a mock city of dallas. There is Snow White and the Seven Dwarves to Indians in a village to transformers and power rangers, It is an experience, but Isaac did not have the focus for it, so they took him next door to see the starry ceiling and the monster butterflies that hang from that ceiling. Very well orchestrated, and complete with shooting stars. 

They went outside in the sunshine to find the waterfall, but I stayed inside. My lack of trength was getting to me, so I sat to wait. I almost fell asleep and dropped my phone.

Then it was back up to the room and rest.