If its alright with Mickey

Time for Mickey Mouse's vitals!  Gus watches as the nurse demonstrates procedures on his stuffed toy Mickey Mouse.  She puts the thermometer in Mickey's ear.  "Beep, beep, beep," is heard to take the temperature. She adjusts the blood pressure cuff on Mickey's leg to take his blood pressure.  She wraps the glow light around his paw and a pretend pulse and oxygen level is taken. Gus helps use a measuring tape for Mickey's belly, then a flash light to look at Mickey's eyes. A stethoscope is used to listen to Mickey's heart and lungs.  "All done and now its your turn," the nurse says to Gus.  If Mickey is alright with it, then Gus is alright with it too.
Using Mickey has been the answer to Gus's nurse anxiety. Gus will look at the nurse and tell them "no!" Which is great that he is saying some words, but he needs the nurses to help him.  Today Mickey has also gotten a band-aid changed and had an exam. They ate some yogurt and pudding together. He also helped Gus participate in physical therapy and 'Mousekersizes.' It is great to know that Gus still has a creative way to play and get through the day. He and Mickey are getting through the routine rough stuff together.
Curt and I can see that we are all apart of Gus's recovery.  We are so thankful for all of our blessings and for all of you. We don't know how yet to share our gratitude. Thank you to those people who were the first responders and medical help that got him to the hospital. Thank you to everyone one of Gus's nurses and doctors who saved him in the PICU. Thank you to all his friends at home that support him with acts of kindness and help.  Thank you to all those who are helping at the ranch.  It has been so nice that Curt can focus on Gus. Thank you to my understanding students, coworkers, and FFA friends. Thank you to all our family for all your endless love.  Thank you to everyone that has had him in your thoughts. When we all pray and believe in Gus, he feels your blessings and raises to the next challenge. We all love him so much and this love is the strongest force we could ever be apart of.