constraint induced movement therapy

Perseverance

Perseverance

When I think about life, I know it can be hard and completely unfair at times! I have experienced hardship firsthand, and I know that we all have unique struggles that color and create our story. That is the beauty of life! We all struggle, but we also all have the opportunity to persevere and shine! If blood runs through your veins, you will at some point in life feel defeated, be defeated or defy. One thing I believe the majority of people have in common though, is the understanding and necessity of perseverance. Somewhere along the way, you have had to dig deep and push on. You have survived! You have succeeded! But where did you learn those life skills? If you were blessed with great role models, you likely learned it from your parents, or sadly, if you were raised in an opposite environement, maybe perseverance was a means of survival. Something I cannot relate to, but deeply respect. Regardless of the how, most of us as adults will take pride in teaching our children the same values. Perseverance is all about working hard despite disappointment or failure. It teaches us to keep trying even if takes days, months or years to succeed.

Alabama Bound

Alabama Bound

February is flying by at a rapid pace!  Every time I turn around another weekend has come and gone, and I still have so much to accomplish.  The end of January to the beginning of February is usually a whirlwind in Scottsdale with the Barrett Jackson car show, the Phoenix Open golf tournament and superbowl parties, all of which tend to bring our home amazing visitors in the form of friends!  Add still trying to get settled in the new house, work and all three of us being sick at different points, life has been chaotic!  Time does not stop for life though, no matter how busy we are.  So ready or not, Lincoln and I leave for Alabama tomorrow.  I have been running around like a chicken with my head cut off preparing and I figure whatever I forget can be found in Birmingham when we arrive.  

Quick Update

Thank you for all the love and support I've received the past couple days with well wishes and safe travels for my family!  Lincoln and I made it to Alabama safely and in one piece!  The first flight my beloved toddler was an angel.  He even fell asleep for a while which reminded me of the old days when we traveled a couple times a month.  Our layover in Dallas was uneventful, we had time for lunch and Lincoln enjoyed some ice cream.  The second flight however, reminded me why I quit flying as much from 2-3, ha ha, I secretly cannot wait for 4 years old!  My angel turned demon, spilling a drink and crying for ten minutes while we landed over having to wear his seat belt.  In those moments I want to cry myself but as most people know that does no good, so I smiled at those around me and assured him we were almost there.  I do want to take a moment to share that in three years of flying with my son more miles than I can count, I have been very lucky to have amazing people around me ... from spectrum's of parents who understand, grandparents who entertain, strangers who help break down a stroller or pick up your baggage ... let's give a shout out to all those who have been in our shoes and may we always remember if we travel without our kids to be just as kind and understanding as we appreciate people being to us!  After the airport our evening was uneventful with finding our apartment and grocery shopping at Walmart.  We are hunkered in for the evening and look forward to exploring more tomorrow!  I am happy to report I passed a mall and a Starbucks five minutes away from where we are staying!  I plan to post weekly updates of Lincoln's progress for anyone interested.  I have mixed emotions headed into Monday as we will be spending three weeks without daddy/my husband, in a new place, but I am so grateful to be able to experience the Children's of Alabama therapy with my son.  I believe in progressive medicine and I believe in him.