Get Moving

Jaida has been in physical therapy since about the time she was 4 months old. She started out going twice a week and then down to just once a week. She had pretty bad torticollis (neck tilt) and some low muscle tone issues. She has made some major improvements in the last few months. Today marked the day that she "graduated" from therapy. It was a bittersweet moment because throughout this entire time we have been so lucky to have Ms. Andrea as her therapist. She has truly become like one of the family. The boys loved to go and visit her. She always found ways to make them feel special and make sure that they had a good time.

She put up with their sometimes crazy behavior and introduced them to so many new things. She taught them new games and told them about new books. She listened to their wacky stories. Sometimes it was just as important for them to see her as Jaida. Jaida absolutely ADORES Andrea. When she would see her coming down the hall way she would light up and practically dive toward her once she was close. Jaida would often shower Andrea with hugs and loves. When Andrea would "push" her to try something new Jaida would complain and often would try and find a way to get out of it usually by trying to give her hugs. It was really neat to see the bond that they had together. I know Jaida will miss her.

I am also going to miss Andrea. For the past 7 months, she has been my constant. I always knew that I would be able to see her and have someone to talk to. Whether it was just about mundane things or the hard things with Jaida's health. I always knew She would listen. Tuesday mornings were always something we looked forward to. I admit I cried all the way home and was so sad. There were also tears of joy for the progress that she helped make possible. I will forever be grateful to her. Thank you Andrea for your love, support, listening ear, and being simply amazing in my book!