Redefining MommyhoodJourney of a mom whose son is overcoming hypotonia

One of my friends who has a daughter with gross motor delays mentioned that she was going to check out something called Conductive Education. It’s another kind of therapy for kids with gross motor delays due to cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions.

I found a website about Conductive Education and there was a short video showing some of their students. It made me feel so sad and guilty at the same time. I have an otherwise healthy son, who has hypotonia with no apparent neurological cause. I feel bad for wishing he would just stand up and walk when some of these children will not only never walk, but they also have cognitive and other issues that are a lot harder to overcome.

I realized that as parents, we take our children for granted and forget that there are always others out there who may be in worse situations. I am so thankful for my son and I never want to take him for granted. I wish every parent could have that epiphany, but most do not unless they encounter a tough situation.

My heart goes out to the children with disabilities and to their parents who have to worry about their futures. I wish everyone could be helped and healed. Every child is a blessing and has a purpose for being here. Sometimes it’s hard to see through the clouds and see the sunshine, but it’s there everyday in their shining faces.