All Updates

2026/05/04 Thank you

A huge and heartfelt thank you to all who donated toward Merida’s T...

2026/04/21 - Excitement in the air!

Today has been such a bright and beautiful day, with the sun shinin...

2026/04/11 - Spring has officially sprung, and Merida is feeling it.

Last fall she was wishing for snow every single day and practically...

2026/04/10 what about you day!

What do you expect from a normal day? A good one with no surprises,...

2026/04/02 - Easter

May your Easter be filled with friends, family, and enough chocolat...

2026/03/31 - in a blink of an eye

Wow — in the blink of an eye, March has already slipped away!Merida...

2026/03/04 - road to recovery

It’s been a few weeks since our last update, and Merida is doing we...

2026/02/03 when a ten year gives advice on medical procedures

Imagine being ten years old and finding yourself offering advice to...

2026/01/14- Holding your hand!

When Merida first saw the Trexo, she said something that stopped me...

2026/01/03 - Winter

December brought record snow and rain, making it tough for everyone...

2025/12/22 - what could of been a different outcome.

As Christmas approaches, I’m reminded of how lucky we are. This yea...

2025/12/16 - Wintertime

In the winter, Merida spends most of her time indoors to stay warm ...

2025/12/14 - Overstimulation

The holiday season can easily lead to overstimulation with its ligh...

2025/12/12 - That time of year

During the holiday rush, navigating crowds with Merida in her wheel...

2025/12/08 Do you have a food texture issue?

Merida is a foodie with specific texture preferences—she dislikes r...

2025/12/07 compassionate?

Merida embodies compassion and empathy more deeply than most—she fe...

2024/12/02 - our dearest Merida

✨ Our Dearest Merida ✨At only ten years old, Merida has already liv...

2025/12/01 - Dealing with Merida’s disability

Merida’s disability isn’t something that simply goes away—it’s a li...

2025/11/30 - why the Trexo?

For Merida, the Trexo isn’t just a device—it’s freedom. From the mo...

2025/11/28 - Cloud Nine

Merida’s early Christmas shopping at her favorite team store turned...

2025/11/27 - navigating life

Merida is just like you and me—her only difference is how she gets ...

2025/11/25 & 26 - Days of Blur

A missed post and a new day rolled into one — packed with early sta...

2025/11/24 - The struggle is real!

The struggles are real. At rehab, they noted Merida’s hip contractu...

2025/11/23 - Facing the world

Merida was taught from a young age that she is a “perfect imperfect...

2025/11/22 - Take time and enjoy the day.

Between endless appointments and drives, it’s easy to forget to pau...

2025/11/21 - Merida’s journey

Merida’s journey began even before birth, when an ultrasound raised...

2025/11/20 - Relax day

The new KFAOs arrived yesterday and fitting took just under 4 hours...

2025/11/19 - Braces for support

Today, Merida received new KAFOs (knee-ankle-foot orthotics). They ...

2025/11/18 - Musical appreciation

Merida heard her first symphony — the music of Star Wars by John Wi...

2025/11/17 Challenges in Walking

Walking has been hard for Merida—walkers strain her arms, splints l...

2025/11/16 first steps trialing the Trexo.

Taking her first steps in the Trexo, Merida exclaimed, ‘I’m walking...

2025/11/15 Celebrating a birthday with a favourite cake

Merida’s marking Auntie’s birthday with her favourite Black Forest ...

2025/11/14 Fan of the game

Merida, beaming with a genuine smile, cheered on her favourite team...

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