May 31, 2011 - Made it Through the Streak

Happy to say that we successfully made it through our streak!  Honestly can't believe that it is May 31st already.  This month really seemed to fly by and I'm a little sad that the streak has come to an end.

Pediatric stroke awareness month and the "streak" campaign couldn't have come at a better time for us.  It gave us an opportunity to put our story out there and express our thoughts and feelings about Noah.  A month ago we were very lost and were having a difficult time trying to figure out how to cope with our new reality.  We felt as though our lives had been turned upside down and we didn't know how to make sense of things.  I think since then we have come a long way.  Each day has gotten a little easier and I feel more comfortable talking about Noah, his diagnosis and our future.  We know what needs to be done for Noah now and we have a plan in place.  That's not to say that I don't still have days where I feel sad and think why did this happen to our little boy.  I know rationally there was nothing that I could have done to prevent this but I still often wonder if I could have done something differently.  These thoughts come and go and I guess they will take awhile to fully resolve.  When I get down, all I have to do is look at Noah and I know I have to be strong for him.  Even with all the crazy doctors' appointments, therapy appointments, bloodwork, and numerous tests he has had in the last 2 months he has always had a smile on his face.  I hope that he keeps smiling and that Brad and I will be smiling with him through this journey.

And so the streak comes to an end.  We want to thank everyone for all their love and support and to those of you who decided to streak right along with us.  It means so much to us and it truly has made getting through this difficult time much easier.  We will continue to blog because although our streaks have finished Noah is just getting started.  I have to say only 6 weeks into therapy and I can already see a difference.  Sitting in the car with him today he reached to grab 2 toys with his right hand without me coaxing him or holding down his left.  Truly amazing to see!  Was able to get the video of his therapy to work-hope you enjoy it!