My heart has ached for our little man lately. He is still going to occupational, speech and physical therapy once a week along with going to Batson Children's Hospital once a week for therapy. I feel like he spends the majority of his time in therapy or a doctor's appointment. BUT this is the plan God has for Ford and we will rejoice in it.
We continue to see Ford progress in each area and that is all we can ask for.
In the last several months he has started to pull up, cruise and is beginning to stand by himself. We pray he builds enough confidence up to take steps on his own in the near future.
The physical therapist sent this walker home with us a few weeks ago. I think it scared him as bad as it scared me and he refused to use it.
He had tubes placed a few weeks ago and was also in the ER for the second time with wheezing. Those were some of the scariest times but we have seen an asthma specialist and I feel comfortable with the treatment plan he has given Ford so hopefully, we won't be seeing the ER again.
When he doesn't feel well or is sleepy or just plain wants to snuggle he will randomly reach for my hand and hold it. And that, that right there makes everything worth while. I hope and pray that he feels comfort and protected when he holds my hand. I hope and pray that he feels my deep love for him.
This simple gesture also reminds me of my Father's love for me. How I know He longs for me to reach for His hand and feel loved and protected because I am. This simple gesture reminds me of the deep love my Father has for me that is so much deeper than the love I even have for Ford. It also reminds me that in the midst of struggles and hard times that were not in my "plan book", He is right beside me to direct my path and help me to become a stronger person and mother.
These moments that usually occur in the midst of utter craziness make it all worth while.
