Rachel

It's not easy being the Mom of a child with Cerebral Palsy. 

The emotional and physical tole can seem overwhelming some days.

The work is never done.  

It always seems like there is more therapy I should be doing at home

More doctors I should be seeking advice from.

Finding a balance is hard.

One day while I was waiting as Ava was in therapy, I met another Mother.

Her name is Renee and her daughter is Rachel.

Renee and I began as friends who talked while the girls worked.

We quickly became friends who got coffee every so often.

We are now friends who see eachother weekly and talk all the time.

We understand what it's like to wait for test results to come back.

We understand what it's like to see our children struggle to do things that others can do so easily.  

I was honored to be able to take some pictures of Rachel for Father's Day.  

I hope her Daddy is surprised!   

While scooping out picture spots, I practiced on my littles.  

Ok, now for sweet little Rachel...

 

I often rejoice in the fact that these bodies we have now are just shells.  

One day, I just know that Ava's voice will ring out...strong and beautiful.

Rachel will be running and jumping and doing cartwheels for the glory of God.  

So, while cerebral palsy has brought some really frustrating and stinky things into our life, it has also brought a lot of beauty

And reminds me of our future hope.