Transition's

Transitions are hard for us.  We are preparing for some emotional transitions ahead of us.  A lot of changes.  I know I need to be better at praying about it.  I was raised to work hard.  So we do it.  We are busy working on physical transition's in Carsen's therapy right now.  Since he is getting heavier, I need to make sure he can get himself in a good position where he can do things on his own, instead of me picking him up.

We had a blast working on his transition from sitting...

to kneeling...

to standing...

Then back to scooting.  He is happiest when he is scooting.  He tolerates standing activites very well.  He likes to be up and about like the rest of us.

Transitions in life are usually never easy.  Carsen has taught me that you can't get from sitting to standing very easily with out trying hard in between.  It is the motivation and drive you have to prepare oneself for the transition.  It is the ambition and faith you have in order to keep going until that transition is complete. 

Then we celebrate!!! 

I am mentally preparing myself for a big transition for Carsen this Fall.  Preschool.  The "chair" has been brought up two times this week.  I asked Carsen's special Ed teacher, "Why is it so hard for me to think about a wheelchair?"  She said, "From the beginning we are used to teaching how to talk and walk. It feels like you are taking his walking ability away from him by using a chair.  Then she said, "We are not taking walking away, we are just going to make things easier on him in between walking."  I think it would be easier to just keep him at home with me!! :)  I would love to but I know he is going to LOVE school and the new friends he will make.  This is where courage is going to have to take place.

My courage sign was given to me when Carsen was very little from a friend of my sister's.  Her friend has a little sister with special needs and thought I needed this sign.  It is posted in our window of the therapy room to remind us how we will make it through some tough days.  It has been such a blessing to have as a positive reminder!

After therapy, we go outside and just enjoy the grass and the weather.  Carsen is so happy outside.  He is busy listening, watching and feeling. 

I have fun outside too!

Carsen is learning how to drive the lawn mower with daddy. 

 

You should see how Carsen chases after his bouncy ball.  Video will come soon.  It is quite the site!

Carsen gets strapped into his walker and bolts out of the garage and into the grass to see Matt mow.  He is getting better at walking and notice he is using his arms!!!!!!!!  He never used his hands before.  I am very happy about this.

Makes it look so easy! 

We will accomplish our transition and come up with a new transition.  It is a part of life.  We are learning to work hard and enjoy the in between.  I think Carsen is teaching me more to life than I ever thought possible.  Thank goodness for him!