As most of you know it’s a struggle for Miss Libby to sit on her own. We have tried different chairs and different positions, but we always default to her laying on the floor, but mostly I love to hold and snuggle her. She has gotten better in a couple chairs but it only lasts for about half an hour max. Just the other day I laid down beside her and decided to try and see things from her view. I’m not going to sugar coat it.. it sucked. All you see are people’s feet, maybe some knees and the bottom of all the furniture. Unless someone is standing over you, your view is so limited. Honestly who wants someone standing over them all the time anyways. It saddens me to know her view is so limited. I know the right thing to do is to try putting her in chairs and seating systems, (which I will continue to do.) but I also won’t stop holding her and carrying her around. She needs and deserves to see the world I see. To see all the beauty in the world. She needs to see her sister running, and dancing around the house. She needs to see Mike cooking in the kitchen. She needs to know that the world is moving around her and she too can move with the world. She shouldn’t be limited to the bottom always looking up. Will this prevent me from getting things done around the house? Absolutely, but in the grand scheme of things the only thing that matters is that she is happy and knows we love her.

I challenge you to lay on the floor and not move. Pick a side and see how content you are. You will see that the world seems so lifeless from the floor. The colors aren’t as vibrant and the sounds are limited. When you see Miss Libby or another child that has special needs, help them to see the good in the world and let them see your smile. Get to their level and communicate with them. Just don’t be afraid to talk or hold them. Libby loves and communicates so well with touch. She loves snuggles, kisses and massages. She may not look you in the eye, but I promise you she hears you.

I pledge to Libby to carry her as long as I am able (but really hoping she will learn to walk, run, sit and play on her own!) I love that she is challenging me to stay strong in health and fitness, but more importantly strong in faith, love and compassion.

This video was shared with me today and thought it was perfect time and something to share.