Although I’ve always had an appreciation for therapists –

physical, occupational, speech, sight, etc.,

I never really grasped all that they do on a regular basis with each of their clients.

Until Ruby.

And then every bit of past appreciation mounted into heaps of gratitude and joy…

Each of Ruby’s three therapists have helped us navigate Ruby’s needs along with her abilities and have given us a pile of ideas of things to help her achieve the next goals.

We have welcomed these three precious women into not only our home, but our lives.  And each of them have become a hero to us…as they have celebrated with us each of Ruby’s new accomplishments.  

As a result of Ruby turning three, she is no longer eligible for any of these therapies as it sits right now.  
We are fervently asking the Lord for favor 
to be eligible for therapies under a 
different structure within the state of Arizona.  

But I could not let this “Therapy Season” slip past without honoring each of them.

I asked each at their last therapy session if it was okay to take pictures and post them.

They agreed.

I was so choked up and teary as each left after their final session.
They have become sweet friends of our family.

Most have heard me mention Artemis.
She’s been with Ruby for a year as her physical therapist.
Artemis’ visits to our home are always anticipated by each of us.
She’s become a sweet friend to my heart as she has tenderly loved my precious baby girl.

Artemis’ skill and expertise is amazing as she has shown us things to do that we never would have had a clue about.   She has worked diligently to bring Ruby to a place of moving.  She has introduced us to equipment we had never heard of or seen before {like a stander, which Ruby loves}.  Artemis is a.m.a.z.i.n.g.  

There is no doubt, hang around a little while and you will see that Ruby clearly loves her “friend” Artemis.

I was tickled to catch this picture of her peering up, with such an endearing look, at her friend.

Then there’s Deanna – 

Ruby’s occupational therapist.

Ruby has loved Deanna’s weekly visits – Deanna always had the funnest ideas!
Playing in her stander with stuff like foam soap or giant squishy balls.
Deanna worked with Ruby for the last six months…such a delightful young woman.
We will make our paths cross…cause if nothing else,
Deanna has to see the mountains that God is continually moving
for Ruby and the miracles that are being accomplished because of His great love.

More recently, Ruby has had a therapist from the Arizona Blind Association…
Marie came to work with Ruby’s sight.

Marie has introduced us to all kinds of site aids to stimulate Ruby’s vision
{which we are praying the Lord will provide}.   On a separate note,
Miss Marie has a close family member with similar challenges to our Ruby…
and it’s obvious that Marie’s tender care for Ruby is reflective of her
sweet love for her loved one.  

Such a comfort to our souls.

I realize that those of you who are therapists encounter all kinds of situations…and I have to say, that our therapists have been around when we’ve had some difficult times due to circumstances that were out of our control…and they have always been such precious encouragements to our family.

So today I honor the three therapists who have played such an important role in helping our little Ruby Grace:


Artemis
Deanna
Marie

They are heroes to our family and we will be forever grateful to the Lord for
allowing our paths to cross.  Their tender care for our daughter will never,
ever be forgotten or taken for granted.

To each of you who are therapists, I would love to have you ‘introduce’ yourself {if you wouldn’t mind}….

And although you are not Ruby’s therapist, on behalf of our family and the families you serve:


Thank you.


Thank you.


Thank you.


We pray that you are blessed a hundred fold for your dedication
 to helping families learn to overcome, 
work through or work in the midst of
 often times tremendous obstacles.   

You guys are amazing!!