I have a large white binder. In it is hundreds of pieces of paper that tell a story. A story of how Lucas started his educational path and how far he has come since the summer. In this binder is Lucas's IEP's, notes from school meetings, evaluations from Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists and a ten page Neuropsychological evaluation. This binder is not only to keep records in, it's also to remind me of the journey that Lucas (and the rest of us) is on for a future of learning and growing. I also have Jacob's IEP's in this binder and soon will have a Neuropsychological evaluation for him as well. My reason for sharing the story behind my white binder? Today I was at Lucas's Occupational Therapy appointment. While he was doing his obstacle course, I was sitting and watching him work so hard. While sitting there a mother and her son came into the room. Her son looked to be about 8 or 9 years old. The mom had a large tote with her and she seemed like she had a million thoughts going through her head and was trying to talk with the therapist and get her thoughts out -- I can so relate. She sat down on the floor and dug through her bag and pulled something out. I looked over and on the floor next to her was a large white binder -- just like mine. There was her son's story and journey in that binder. As she flipped through it while talking with her son's therapist, I just smiled and thought there is a club of us moms out there carrying our white binders. I'm proud of my white binder and more than that I am proud of all the children whose stories are in those binders.
5 comments:
i am proud of the mommy's like you who have the joy and burden of carrying a white binder!
really.. we NEED to get together soon!
XO
Lucas and Jacob are so lucky to have a mom is so deicated to helping them succeed. I have two binders too (one is pink). I have not had to open the pink one up in a awhile but I will Friday. They are learing about hearing in Caitlyn's class and I am going to bring in her first set of hearing aids and her tiny little ear molds as well as her earing evaluation ~ this was her idea! Thank you for sharing your white binder story.
Tami
Stacey,
A beautiful, touching and well written story. As Tami said, Lucas and Jacob are so fortunate to have you as their mom and advocate.
Love, Mom
Stacey,
Your posting on the White Binders was great. You could add to it and get it published as a short story. It embodies what's wonderful about moms; love for their kids.
Way to go Stace!
Dad
I am not sure how I ended up on your blog, but I feel like I belong here and there are reasons I did in fact end up here. Our six year old son was diagnosed with ADD in the spring and it has been a whirlwind to say the least. I too have spent hours in his occupational therapy, speech therapy and evaluation appointments. I feel like we are in a good place now and on the right road, I don't know anyone else going through this so blogs such as yours is so helpful, thank you.
Evan will be staring first grade in the fall, his school is onboard for the extra attention he will require and of course my husband and I are doing everything we need to do.
I am told over and over how great it is Evan has me for a mom, I laugh and think "isn't this what parents are supposed to do". I hate to think there are parents out there who would turn their backs and not address the issue in front of them, to ignore it and watch their child suffer is heart wrenching to say the least.
Thank you for your story about your little white binder, it warmed my heart and brought tears to my eyes to hear my story through someone else's words.
Thanks again and keep blogging,
Kris
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