I was 23 when I took my first martial arts class. At the time, I could not do one real push up. I could not stand on one leg, with my fists out in front of me, holding the other leg bent in the air, without toppling over. Part of our warm-up was jumping rope. It took me weeks to be coordinated enough to do it the real way, the skipping/running fast way.
It’s been over a decade since my last martial arts class. (I moved and could not find a school of the caliber I was used to). Getting up from my chair today, I stand on one leg, with my fists out in front of me, holding the other leg bent in the air. I could do it all day long if I had to.
Permanent changes were made.
The elasticity of the brain.
It’s a beautiful thing.
Imagine the possibilities when you start vision therapy at six years old?
Riley is working so hard. She is a trooper. With all the different things we ask of her, she never questions, “Why are you making me do this?” She just does the work.
She is incredible.
Today I’m going to make a list of all the things Riley has going for her.
It will be a long list.
She's going to be just fine.
I am so proud to be her mom.
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And I am sure Riley is proud that you're her mom too!
You might wanna make another list of the things you have going for YOU. Where do you think that remarkable girl gets her strength and stamina? I'm just saying. . .
love.
What a fabulous post. And someday, when Riley makes a list of fabulous things about you, I suspect it will be single-spaced and cover several sheets of paper :)
So great! We should all make a list of the things we love about the special people in our lives. Gratutitude=happiness.
What an amazing woman you are to be so in touch with your blessings.
I love that you share the good things that are happening with Riley. It's like watching a beautiful flower bloom. I know it's a daunting task to do all of the extra therapy but your daughter shines because of it.
How amazing the brain is! And how amazing your girl is, too! You have reason to be proud and happy.
:)
Ahh, the elasticity of the brain is no match for the willingness of your spirit, my dear. You model such terrific things for Riley and Seth (and the rest of us, too). You are reaping what you have sown and it's fun to watch.
Wow--as you should be!
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