I've never been a runner... I mean NEVER... I have tried and tried and I just cant do it. I maybe last 1-2 miles and then I'm done. I do however envy the life of a true runner. They seem to have learned the lesson of slow and steady finishes the race. They don't jump out ahead full speed, they take their time, enjoy the build up of momentum, and cross the finish line. This is my new life motto, SLOW and STEADY. I won't ever be runner, but I will set our "life pace"... slow and steady.
When Gabe and I learned that we were going to be parents, we talked about the endless possibilities of our future. We didn't find out the sex of baby, and just sat around nightly talking about all the things we were going to to. Fishing, hunting, football watching, for him, and manis, pedis, and ballet for me. We talked about what sports our child would play, what "subject" future baby would excel in, and all the fun stuff that goes with becoming a parent and watching your child grow. We talked about our future travels together and leaving the baby with grandparents. The possibilities of a "FUN" life were endless. But we never talked about the enjoyment of actually hitting milestones. We didn't think that we would ever have to PFIGHT for those milestones. And here we are today. PFIGHTING for every step. Praising him for every milestone.
I'm not going to lie, I do constantly "stalk" my mom friends on facebook to monitor what new "thing" their baby is doing, and then I sit and wonder why Brody isn't at that level. I pray about it, and then it happens. He takes that next step. Its like God has to constantly remind me "slow and steady". I am coming to terms with the fact that we may never be the best. As vain as that sounds, I'm sorry. But what parent doesn't want their child to excel. The most important thing I can tell myself, is that WE WILL GET THERE. WE ARE ON OUR WAY. So with that being said. I was so excited to hear what the Dr. said yesterday. BRODY IS THRIVING!! HE IS DOING AWESOME!! She couldn't be happier with his progress. We do physical, occupational and speech therapy 3 times a week. And they are doing wonders for him. He is grabbing his feet, grabbing his toys, smiling, "silently" laughing, knows momma and daddy, laying on his tummy, rolling over from front to back, and he even wiggles around in his crib at night and wakes up turned completely sideways. His progress is AMAZING. PRAISE THE LORD. OUR PRAYERS ARE WORKING, YALL!! Brody is winning this pfight.
Our past month has been awesome. Our routine is working. Gabe and I have our "team Pfight" mind set, and its thriving. Our nurses have been awesome and a blessing in working with our schedule. I can't thank them enough for coming in at 530am, so that I can work out and work. I went to work part time Monday through Friday, so I can contribute to the "family fund" and pay bills. I feel "normal". It helps me "mentally" to get out of the house and work on myself. I learned that I can't help others with out helping myself. We are all THRIVING.
He turns 5 months in Feb. February is when we discuss his skull surgeries. I am trying to NOT think about this. I don't want to live in the future. We start his surgeries in march. But for now... we are working on his milestones, and knocking everyone of them out of the park. Go Brody GO!!!
Gabe, Brody and I can not THANK YOU ENOUGH for all of your prayers, love and support. It has gotten us through the last 5 months, and I know it will get us through the rest of his months. I ask that you continue to pray for us and for his growing and success in his milestones. For peace with the up coming meetings about his surgeries, and for guidance in our communication with trachea specialist in Cincinnati ( something I'll save for another blog when I get more info).
So for now... what ever Pfight you are going through, remember that slow and steady will get you through. Don't rush it. Just PFIGHT through it.
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-S
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