Monday, September 27, 2010

Being totally unrealistic and loving it!

In Riley's weekly life of doctor appointments and therapy sessions we work with a lot of "goals". We focus our sessions and daily exercises around working toward these lists of achievements & hopes we have set for her physical strength and health. This is one area where I drive Riley's specialists nuts because I am always pushing for beyond what they call "realistic". When Riley was 5 months old I had a meeting with 4 therapists/specialists to lay out some goals and a plan of action for the next few years of Riley's physical therapy. When discussing realistic long term goals I said "to sit up unassited for 5 minutes" and I was sweetly told that sitting up on her own by the age of 3 could be somewhat of an unrealistic goal. Well, today during her physical therapy session Riley sat up on her own and played catch with me today for a full 10 minutes! This is just one more example to add to the ever growing list of things in Riley's life that prove nothing is "unrealistic" for our God.

2 comments:

Valarie said...

My husband and I briefly met your husband at the Motion Conf. this past July. We sat in on his session, teaching youth about giving their testimony. Every since I heard your family's testimony, I have thought of you daily. We have 4 kids, the younger 2 being a little over a year apart. It has kept me from doing many things with my husband as far as ministry is concerned. But when I struggle, I think of you and think of how you have way more of a dedication to taking care of Riley. You are an inspiration and a true example of God's love, grace, and healing! I was so happy to read about Riley sitting up and playing for 10 minutes!!! What an achievement! I'm so happy for you all.

Blessings ~ Valarie

Valarie said...

My husband and I briefly met your husband at the Motion Conf. this past July. We sat in on his session, teaching youth about giving their testimony. Every since I heard your family's testimony, I have thought of you daily. We have 4 kids, the younger 2 being a little over a year apart. It has kept me from doing many things with my husband as far as ministry is concerned. But when I struggle, I think of you and think of how you have way more of a dedication to taking care of Riley. You are an inspiration and a true example of God's love, grace, and healing! I was so happy to read about Riley sitting up and playing for 10 minutes!!! What an achievement! I'm so happy for you all.

Blessings ~ Valarie