Closing Ceremonies
Yesterday, we attended closing ceremonies at pre-school for Brandon. Brandon did not officially graduate as he is still too young for kindergarten, but I can say what an amazing experience for all of us! The site of children, so proud as could be, marching out of the school building with grins from ear to ear. Of course I could not help but beam with pride when Brandon walked by us!
Can he do it?
My initial thought was “I don’t think Brandon can do this”. Sometimes, I can’t help it but my mind takes over and expects the worst, as I am sure some of you can relate. After all, Brandon has several sensory processing disorders, the hardest pertain to visual and auditory. At times these types of situations can be extremely overwhelming for him. So, as I was standing there watching all the children and my little man round the bend, sit down and begin to sing their songs; the tears flowed. Tears of joy, pride and a sense of relief.
Finding His Way
My little man is finding his way in the world of little people like him. While many of them may not have followed his same path medically; the common theme, they are all children just like him. No doctors, nurses, emergency rooms, hospital rooms, or confinement. He is open and free and exploring a whole new world. He is finding his way in the world of ‘being a child”.
Finding My Way
Each time Brandon navigates through another chapter in his life, it seems he helps me find my way too. This morning, when Brandon woke up, he noticed the moon outside the window. He asked “mama, what does the moon make you think of?”.
My response, “It makes me think about just how big the world is and I hope all your dreams and adventures come to be!”.
What experience left you feeling your child and/or you are finding your way?
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