Encouragement

As most of you know, Miss Mady has had some difficulty with her gross motor skills since she was a newborn.  She has received physical therapy since she was about 3 months old.  
Today we went to meet with a specialist, physical therapist, and an orthotist (person that makes orthotics) at the Mobility and Spacicity Clinic in Wichita. 
To be honest, I was nervous.
Up until now, every time we go to a doctor's office, it seems it's all about what she can't do and where she should be at, at her age.  So negative.  It's like they think we're unaware and don't understand that she's behind. 
BUT...
Today was different.  
Today I actually heard...
"For how little her muscle tone is and because she's hyper mobile (meaning every joint is double jointed) I am surprised and impressed that she is doing as much as she is.  Most kids we see that have both of these issues, are not doing nearly what she is.  You're doing a good job!"


You don't even know how much that helped this mama's heart.  
There are so many times I wonder if I should've done something differently when she was smaller.  
I also question myself and think that I'm not working with her enough now when I'm with her all day. 
So to hear that she's making HUGE gains and that me, Jeremy, and the Physical Therapist are doing great things with her was just what I needed to hear.
I was also reminded of how blessed we truly are.
The specialist commented that most kids that have low muscle tone also have gross motor problems.  Meaning, their body doesn't even know what to do to make it move.  Mady knows what she needs to do, she just can't because her muscles aren't strong enough.
Over and over, they commented on how bright, intelligent, and social Miss Mady was and that she will get stronger and will walk soon. 
SO ENCOURAGING.  
Proverbs 25:11 "A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver."