Running….

 

I try and stay so positive about my sweet little Jocelyn but sometimes “it” gets tough.  As she grows, I see her falling farther behind.  People now notice she has down syndrome out in public.  She struggles to do things that Abby did so effortlessly.  She has more doctors appointments next month than Abby had all last year. She is now wearing the clothes that I remember Abby walking around in. 

With all this being said.  Jocelyn is becoming her own little person.  A little girl who is learning to not want to share toys, who loves to play rough with her sister,  loves music and is beginning to show her stubborn side. A little girl who wore 2 piggies in her hair for the first time today! I love the people I have met because of Jocelyn and how it’s brought our family closer together. 

Today we started Speech Therapy, which is probably why “it” is hitting me a little hard today.  I saw Jocelyn struggle, and be pushed to do things that aren’t easy for her.  I know that being pushed is what Jocelyn needs.   Then I listened as the therapist told me what I should be working on each day. 

I sat and watched and thought about the mama that told me that this would be no sprint, but a marathon.  I am no marathon runner, but I will train to be one.  So Jocelyn and I will train together daily.  Each day she is training me to be an exceptional mother and I will teach her all I can.  It is tiring at times but I know it is the best thing for both of us:) 

This is certainly no race we will run alone…and we are so very thankful for that!

XOXO