I’ve been told before to view this journey we are on with Judah as a marathon and not a sprint. Things will be take time and not just happen overnight and that is okay. It’s a good reminder to reflect upon as we are settling into our time here at Holland Bloorview. 

Thank you to everyone who reached out last week with messages, texts, and phone calls of encouragement, prayer support, offering meals, and other ways to support our family. I shared that it was a lot adjusting to the change we are experiencing. This week has been a lot better overall. When I came back to Holland Bloorview, things felt more familiar. I was able to take more intentional time this week for myself to journal my thoughts and turn them into prayer, which really helped. I know our purpose here and I trust that God will continue to guide us on this journey and through whatever we encounter along the way. I introduced myself to a handful of moms to feel more connected and Judah has met more kids too. One mom invited me out to a ukulele learning session for parents and I thought, “Why not??!” I was also proud to share that I had some elementary school experience playing the ukulele, but that is another story for another time. 😉 

Judah was given a bike to use from his physio therapist this past week. Biking for Judah over this past spring and summer has been his super power. His joy, confidence and motivation has soared when he was on it solo or biking with Sarah or his cousins. He was thrilled to get to use one, show it off to others, and was happy to travel through the hallways to the playroom, kitchen or wherever else we ventured to. “I want to ride my bike because it’s a more awesome way than taking my wheelchair”. Judah even encouraged his younger roommate to ride his bike with him through the hallways. It was the cutest sight to see! 

Judah also started SK at school on Friday. He is in a kindergarten to grade 2 classroom. He enjoyed exploring the classroom and got to participate in art class too. When the teacher asked if he liked art, Judah said, “Yes, I’m an artist!” He had a great first day and is looking forward to go back next week. 

We are continuing to find the balance for Judah to eat a healthy diet, and keep energy and motivation levels up in his therapies. These areas are taking more time to adjust and we are hopeful that they will improve as routines feel normal to Judah. 

Thank you for reading and reaching out! 

Praise God for:

-Meeting new people here and getting adjusted to all the change 

-Judah getting a bike to ride on and being able to move more with no pain 

-Judah’s excitement towards going to school 

Prayer Points 

-Judah’s incision would fully close with no minor fluid, and would heal as anticipated 

-Judah eating healthy to keep his energy levels up 

-Judah‘s continued motivation and confidence to try new exercises and activities for physio and occupational therapy 

-For a good rapport and trust between Judah and these wonderful therapists