Shiny New Orthotics

This morning Waverly & I picked up her new orthotics.  They look just like her old ones - purple with green polka-dots on the straps - but they are shiny and clean.  I will have to take her up to our favorite shoes store tomorrow to pick out a new pair of sneakers that can accommodate the orthotics.  Her already wide feet can make this quite difficult, but Ed (the kids' show guy) always seems to find a solution.  The first time we got her orthotics it was emotional for me.  It was yet another "handicapped" sign.  I have grown to love those orthotics.  They have been instrumental in keeping Wavey on her feet.  She is a much better walker when wearing them.  I was excited to get them today; happy that these expensive pieces of molded plastic will allow her to continue to hold my hand and take walks around the park.