Monday, October 10, 2011

stand in the place where you are


i am certain there is nothing in the world that compares to seeing your daughter truly stand for the first time. most parents have video and photos of those first moments their child takes their first steps or toddles their way along a coffee table for support. E is almost 6 years old and i can tell you that there is nothing like the feeling of being beside her, seeing her standing for the first time. and realizing how tall she actually is, where her head comes up to me, just barely above my hip, by the way- (giving her an inch for the stander, of course)... to hold her hand with her right there next to me, no wheels to keep us at arms length. it was all i could do to keep myself from bursting into those happy sobs. not because i need her upright or want her to be any different than exactly who she is, as she is. only because it made us both exceedingly glad. only because of the possibilities it could open up for her. only because of the necessity of standing and being out of a sitting position for her heath. what this could do for her hips, her back, her heart, her joints. and for her love of the KITCHEN! :)

you should have seen her face when she got a look at herself in the full length mirror. priceless. PRICELESS. these are the best days in therapy. the very best.

14 comments:

  1. This makes me heart smile! Knowing EXACTLY what you mean by loving her exactly the way she is, but seeing her in way that is typical for most people. I get that.

    What a great, great thing!

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  2. "priceless" is right! your mommy joy shines through.

    lea
    xo

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  3. That is magical. So very happy for you and her!

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  4. I burst into the weepies the second I saw it.
    how glorious
    xx
    z

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  5. Wonderful!! So happy for all of you!! She is such an amazing child!

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  6. Pretty much made me want to burst into tears for you both too. How simply beautiful that you had this moment together.

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  7. I would have burst into tears of happiness for her too.

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  8. wow...will you be able to have this at home too? Amazing

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  9. This is so nice ! I'm very happy for her and for you 3.
    This should have been a unforgettable day.
    I understand what you mean about her love of the kitchen because my daugther is exactly the same !
    Virginie, Anaïs'mum

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  10. What a moment! I love the proud look in her face.

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  11. Just seeing that beautiful picture brought tears to my eyes but then to hear your mommy's heart, they filled even further!

    What a glorious day!!!

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  12. My heart is bursting at the seams for your beautiful girl. How touching. How beautiful.

    Jill

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  13. Kris this brings tears to my eyes everytime I see it. Do you own the aparatus?

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  14. What an exhilarating feeling that must have been for Mama and for E! Nothing can stop her...nothing! :)

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