Jade has gymnastics Monday nights and today we had a few kiddos missing and some newer members of our little group. Jade took a leadership role in the class by doing warm-up exercises well and was able to remember the names of several stretches. Her teacher came up to us and noted how much she has grown in such a short time. I was one proud mama! Right after the kids received their stamps and gave the teacher a hug, I gave Jade a huge hug and told her that she makes me proud everyday.
While in Florida, I came across a colorfully painted sign and picture frame with the phrase: "You Make me Proud Everyday". I instantly fell in love with it for it's color and message.
Unfortunately, part of my job entails observations of parents who do not fully accept their children as they are. These parents often push or deny the reality of where their child functions academically and socially, and look to anyone they can to place blame for a horizontal identity.
Last night was one of two nights in the past week that I was having difficulty digesting Adele's needs. I have moments where I am overwhelmed with the unknown related to what the deletion may bring on us financially, emotionally and physically.
I finally began reading "Far From the Tree" and already have so many pieces of research and insight to reflect on in thirteen pages! One thing that stood out for me was this excerpt: "Children whose defining quality annihilates that fantasy of immortality are a particular insult; we must love them for themselves, and not for the best of ourselves in them, and that is a great deal harder to do." It is so difficult to find words to express the emotions that I have felt since finding out about the 18q- so I was happy to find some that fit the reality of my situation.
Adele makes me proud everyday. I revel in her smile and love for life at such a young age, her innate ability to take things as they come. I believe she is an old soul and has about ten-million things to teach us. I am looking forward to the challenges and triumphs these lessons will bring.
Day by day..
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