The End of an Era

Oh my goodness....I don't even know how to begin this post!  Stanton graduated from private therapy! Did you read that?!?!  We are done with private speech, feeding and occupational therapy in the private setting!  What will I do with myself?

 I clearly remember this adorable little bald 10 month old beginning intensive speech and occupational therapy!

Therapists came to our home and attempted to work on Stanton's low muscle tone and feeding aversions.  

It was the hardest thing I've ever been a part of!  Most children just eat....but not this blue eyed miracle.  Every touch, lick and taste has been documented, scrutinized and monitored.  Sitting at the table was a complete nightmare.  Cooking anything strong smelling in our kitchen could set off the most violent throw ups beyond your imagination. 

This picture was a pivotal moment for our family.  1) Stanton is sitting at the table.  2) He has a spoon in his mouth 3) his lips are completely closed around that spoon. We had to teach him every single one of those skills.  Yes...even tongue control and lip closure!  

Long hard days turned into longer, harder, weeks which rolled into excruciating months and eventually our routine year after year. We never went anywhere without a baby bottle of stinky sock smelling medical formula.

The park

or the pool!

And suddenly today, I have this amazing 5 year old little guy who can do this:

Stanton has so much to teach this world!  I can not wait to watch him continue this journey of life.  God knew exactly what he was doing when he honored me with Stanton.

"Count it joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing produces steadfastness.  And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing." James 1:2-4

xoxo,

Ginger