The Journey...

Tomorrow morning our one year old daughter Kate has her first appointment with an occupational therapist through the social healthcare here. While we were in the States we had her seen by a pediatrician we know and he assessed her to be 6-7 months behind in normal development for her age. He recommended that she begin pediatric occupational therapy. You see, she isn't walking yet, rolling over, nor does she seem to even want to. She is very alert, but is even having a hard time forming words. So, based on his assessment occupational therapy is what he recommended.

So, immediately on our return to Dublin we looked into our options. Before our return we googled and found a private treatment centre 20 minutes north of where we live in Clontarf. We enquired with them and since have completed the paperwork. Upon our return one of our neighbors from across the street, who is a public health nurse, came over to welcome us home, and in discussion we shared about Kate. She 'pulled some strings' and is the one that has been able to allow Kate to be seen so quickly, for which we are grateful.

We're really praying that with a little physical therapy Kate will quickly move forward in her development. God has given us great peace with all of this. We do ask that you would keep Kate in your prayers and that the therapists would give us good wisdom regarding next steps with Kate.