The Miracle Workers

With today being September 11, I sat today and contemplated the significance of such an important day.  I will never forget the tragic events that changed my life forever 11 years ago, or forget about the family friend that lost her life to cancer 12 years ago, and although these events are getting further and further away, the wounds still feel somewhat fresh. But instead of being sad today, I made a conscious effort to think of all the things that I am grateful for. I will never forget the acts of heroism that I witnessed on September 11th or the fact that I got to witness human kind at its very best on that day and the days following. I also have my mother-in-law to thank for making 9/11 a happy day as today is her 60th birthday. Happy Birthday, G-Mommy! We are 2 months post-op from Caleb's July 11th surgery and I couldn't be more proud of my amazing son and all of his hard work. Of course, we would not have been able to do this without the love and support that has poured in from so many.  We have been blessed beyond belief.

With that said, I feel it is fitting to express my sincere gratitude for all of the physical therapists miracle workers that have been working with us since Caleb's surgery. The PT's are the most caring and loving individuals I have ever had the opportunity to meet. Caleb and I look forward to spending time everyday with the people that we have built relationships with these past couple of months. Honestly, Caleb LOVES therapy and LOVES all the therapists!! We have spent some time with almost all of them and they are all fantastic.....different in their own ways......but equally wonderful. I cannot say enough about our regular therapist, Jennifer. Since working with Caleb, she has really motivated him to work hard and try his very best. I enjoy seeing them work together as they really do make a great team. It takes a special individual to do what these therapists do on a daily basis. They have to push everyone to their absolute limit, yet they do it in such a compassionate way. God puts miracle workers on the planet......people who dedicate their lives to helping others. Walking into the doors of the Paley Institute you are literally surrounded by these people. It really is a special place.

Caleb has been so inspired by his therapists that he now wants to be a physical therapist when he is older. It puts such a smile on my face to hear him say this. I tell him, "Go for the gold.......be an orthopedic surgeon like Dr. Paley!" (lol) but he tells me he doesn't want to cut people open....he wants to help people after their surgeries. God love him. This surgery has indeed changed us all forever. So much positive can come out of a negative situation.........

Caleb working hard in PT