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A bit late with this post but I wasn't quite sure how to integrate what I want to include .......
Last week had many highlights... Jordan's first massage which had some great results - major release through Jordan's calf & glutes ( butt muscles).. Short term " hold" but we did see a difference in his Monday session of OT. Left heel kept contact with the floor better . Hip was was lower & balance was rather impressive compared to recent efforts😊
Wednesday we had our first parent/ teacher/ student conference which gave us a better idea of where Jordan places himself... His self set goals were very well thought out & he knew where he needs to focus more to achieve the desired results. All round a very positive meeting....
Thursday evening we were very excited to attend Jordan's first choir performance& we were not disappointed . We were used to the shy Jordan who, in the past, barely looked up during the songs and often appeared to not know the words & was more interested in what was on the floor or his sleeve . This time he was extremely engaged and was singing proud with the rest of the boys....
It was the moments leading up to their singing that caught me a little off guard . The 2 ladies sitting next to me were having a conversation about the young boy in the front row ..... " he is recovering from a serious brain injury ..... He took a fall in his home , running on the tile , slipped and hit his head ." ..." Yes , I heard about that - his mother had to go out of State with him for therapy& now they are dealing with major medical issues & continued therapy". " they had some kind of concert for him to help out. Very sad "
They were not being rude or disrespectful - it just felt very surreal to be within earshot of the conversation.. To know that Jordan's story has spread further than we could ever imagine and that people that we have never met seem to know so much about our family and our situation.....
I'm Sure we've all heard or been involved in conversations about this person or that family going through a tough time ,you just never figure it will be your family or yourself that is being referenced .
I'm glad the conversation was a mindful one , it could very easily have been otherwise . It made me rrealize that you never know who may be in earshot or how they are related to what you are talking about . Careful of what you say - once it's out you can't take it back.
Thank you to everyone who has had NOTHING but kind words & thoughts to send our way . We don't tell you everyday but we do count our Blessings for the power of friends & prayers .... For ALL of you