Today is going to be a great day

May 15, 2011

Everyone has their good and bad days. If we had our way, we’d only let others see the good things. Those days when our hair looks good, traffic was light, we didn’t spill breakfast on ourselves, and your boss even appreciated all the extra work you’ve put in lately.

Nathan is no different. On a good day, he walks right towards his destination, interacts well with others, has a great big grin on his face and he’s ready and willing to do all his work (especially at school.)

This week we had several good days and a couple bad ones. He’s still not showing his PT what he’s capable of doing, being very floppy and acting tired. Magically, on the way home he perks back up, starts acting like himself and back to normal.

On Thursday of this week we had a home meeting with one of the multitude of organizations to try to get any funding. For some reason, Nathan broke his habit of playing possum and walked back and forth non-stop, grabbing for things and trying to steal any attention others would give him.

Sunday, we were met in the parking lot, by the friends that sit in the pew in front of us. Now that Nathan goes to Sunday school every week, he doesn’t get to see them as much as before. From the moment Nathan got out of the car and heard their voices, the grin began to build and little bursts of laughter broke out. As they moved toward the building, he decided he wanted to follow.

The path from our usual parking spot to the door is around 200 feet. The average time it takes him (with all of his distractions) to make that path can be up to 5 minutes. Not this day, as they took their steps, he took his. They talked to him (and kept walking) and he followed. He made the journey in just over 2 minutes. Once inside church, he wasn’t done. He walked down the long hallway to his Sunday school room and, even within that he was still on the move. I can only imagine his teacher had a very active boy for their hour.

When Nathan has a good day, especially at church, it’s amazing the effect he brings to others. For some who may be battling their own difficulties, he shines a beacon of hope and inspiration. For those who know Nathan and just want the best for him, can’t help but smile and praise God for the blessings He shares to us all.

It’s selfish to keep good days to yourself. You can be the difference that makes someone else’s day better. When your own bad days hit, don’t lock yourself away and keep yourself from the world. Look and see all the other things around and you may be impressed with the little things around you.

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