Wordful Wednesday

Cute As A Button
The BARD button has been a part of Logan’s life for over three years now. It is very much a love hate relationship, much like cerebral palsy. I love and have learned to appreciate that he

What Is A Miracle?
A miracle is…. …. not feeling ping pong ball sized knots every time we touch Logan’s calf muscles and knowing he is no longer in severe pain from those long lost knots (finally!). …. watching his legs, in pure amazement, dangle at the knees when I pick him up from beneath his thighs. I used to be able to push doors open with his feet because he was so extremely tight and stiff as a board that his legs would not bend as I held him. …. realizing that it is the brain that controls spasticity, not muscles. I am witnessing first hand how it is possible to overcome and help control spasticity without painful surgeries and poisonous Botox injections.

A Coincidence Or Not?
I’m afraid not. Call me crazy, but I don’t believe in coincidences. What I do believe is that certain things happen for a reason. Though there are times I may never know the exact reason, there is definitely purpose. My perfect example is how Logan and I get involved with ABM. Several months ago, I was given a link to the Anat Baniel Method website by Logan’s superb teacher (we love you Moe!). As I researched the wealth of information available on Anat’s site, I began to absorb it into my sponge of a brain. I decided it was well worth looking into finding a local practitioner for Log

My Version
2 roundtrip airfare to San Francisco = $990. Minivan rental for 11 days = $959. 11 nights stay at Best Western = $1,343. 12 Anat Baniel Method sessions = $2,880. Logan’s ability to initiate climbing onto furniture with his left leg…. PRICELESS!!!