3/14: Brendan did well for therapy again today. He pushed his shoulders back against the tilt table & leaned his face into the washcloth in his hand when they were helping him wipe his face. This makes 2 days of purposeful movement, which is what we need to continue in order to keep skilled therapy going. He was very alert around dinner time, staring very intensely at the light in his room. I need to find some kind of mobile or something stimulating to hang or attach to the light. While in his chair, I worked with him by helping him wipe his face, put lotion on his arms, did some stretching and pushing his shoulders back. I read to him & had a talk. I trimmed his face earlier in the day & he looked very sad. I feel like he is discouraged knowing that I am doing things for him that he should be able to do. I told him it was ok... Its mom, & thats what moms do....that if he continues to work hard, he will be able to do it all himself. This seemed to work & he calmed down. It breaks my heart that he feels so sad. I told him to pray for strength, that God will never leave his side. I continue to ask for prayers for Brendans mental state, that he feels peace & strength instead of sadness & discouragement. Thank you & God Bless!! Missi
Posted on: Sat, 15 Mar 2014 03:41:32 +0000