Brody's PT

Brody's physical therapist came today for the first time. To give a little background, I have had some concerns with Brody's development since about 7 months. He was not able to push up on his hands from his tummy, scoot, crawl, or pull up. At his 9 month checkup, I voiced my concerns to his ped. doc and he suggested an early intervention program (First Steps). Around Thanksgiving (10 months) they came and played with him and did an evaluation. They put him at about 6-7 month age on his gross motor skills (large muscle movement). He was close to being on target in the other areas: self help, small motor skills, communication, etc. So he only qualified for PT (physical therapy).

For whatever reason, it has taken 2 months to get him started in PT, but she came out today and she is WONDERFUL! She re-evaluated him and he has bumped his age up to around 10 months. YaY!!! I asked her if we could have him walking by 18 months and she was very confident if not a couple of months before.

He, once again, almost brought me to tears, and course made a liar out of his momma! I had just gotten out of my mouth about how he tucks his legs when you try to stand him up instead of planting them. And wouldn't you know it, he held on to my two fingers and just stood. All by himself!

Now, I have such amazing family and friends. And I know that they are so SICK of me talking about what Brody can and can't do and what milestone he hasn't reached yet...yada yada yada. But of course being the wonderful people they are, they have never let me know that. = ) I think with the year I've had in school (with 5 DD (developmentally delayed) children) I became so apprehensive of what might could happen to Brody. I just realized tonight, it doesn't matter if there is or isn't something wrong with him. I love that little boy more than I have ever loved anything in my entire life. And nothing will or could ever change that! I have prayed and prayed about what to think, feel, and do for my sweet angel face. I don't know what has taken me so long, but after tonight's visit, I am just leaving it in God's hands.

"For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:10-12

I KNOW the Lord has amazing plans for Brody. And he will get there!