Sunday, February 24, 2013Tonight's picture was taken in February of 2009. This was what some of Mattie's physical therapy sessions looked like. Mattie always had back up players in all his sessions. It was like having your own personal cheerleaders present to help motivate Mattie. This may seem extreme or perhaps unbelievable that Mattie would have received all this attention. But in all reality, Mattie had three out of his four limbs operated on. The kind of pain Mattie experienced, none of us can truly imagine. Also the recovery we expected Mattie to make was really quite super human. Those closest to Mattie, who worked with him on a regular basis, were aware of the odds against him, and also understood that more support and encouragement was needed in our case to help us manage the day to day journey. Which is why Mattie's childlife specialist, art therapists, and physical therapist are professionals never to be forgotten.
Quote of the day: By learning you will teach; by teaching you will understand. ~ Latin Proverb
It was a beautiful weather day in Los Angeles. There wasn't a cloud in the sky. I made the long journey back to DC. I feel as if I spent the entire day at either an airport or on a plane. Thankfully I am home, safe, and in one piece. As soon as I walked in the door tonight, I was greeted by Patches. She still has a spring in her step but she is clearly a mess. We can hardly see her eye now, and it looks painful upon observation. Yet she isn't acting like she is in pain. But we are keeping a close eye on her. I am glad she spent the week with Peter! I know their great love for each other.
I can tell both Peter and Patches are happy to have me back! I am signing off for tonight because I am wiped out from a day of traveling, filled with turbulence.
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