Caleb had an opportunity today to be the "expert" and share his knowledge of the Madagascar Hissing Cockroach with four different elementary and intermediate classes. I am beyond proud of how brave he was and how seriously he took this request. Communicating his thoughts and ideas has always been a challenge for him in general, so to share so openly and confidently in this forum is a MASSIVE hurdle in every way. He researched and organized his facts and information, made appropriate eye contact as he presented and even made some jokes. And I mean who can't take a kid seriously in a lab coat!? My heart was so full today as I watched Caleb shine as I know the young man he is destined to be... TO BE CONTINUED.....
It's not uncommon after having a chiropractic adjustment that Caleb will use some extra time during the day to rest or sleep. His body is accepting and responding to the adjustment and that's a good thing! After his appointment today, he had an extra long nap. When he got up, it was almost as if someone flipped a switch. THAT KID WENT TO WORK! He shoveled the driveway with his dad (with a winning attitude), came in and "reset" by taking a nice hot shower, did some school assignments without hesitation, did his sensory exercises, brushed his teeth and went to bed without a fuss. As my husband came into the bedroom to get ready for bed himself, he made the comment that days like this are without a doubt proof that the Neurosensory Program Caleb is participating in is working. Then he took a deep breath and smiled and said, "It's nice to see and hear the REAL Caleb with no interference or obstacles in the way." After a long pause, he said he "gets it." THAT'S MUSIC TO MY EARS! It has always been important for my husband and me to work as a team, but especially with regards to Caleb's care, the consistency and follow-through is critical. If we can't see eye to eye or work together effectively, it can adversely affect much-needed progress.
So what is there to "get in the way?" The brain's primary purpose is to control and manage every other system in the body. The communication between the brain and body has only one path, and that is through the central nervous system. If there is interference within the central nervous system, that communication will be interrupted and the body and brain will not function the way they were designed to. The spine serves the function of protecting the nervous system. If any part of the spine is out of place, it puts pressure on the nerves, causing the body and brain to be out of sync. With routine, specific and gentle adjustments, those areas of interference can be corrected, reestablishing communication between the brain and body. That is an essential ingredient in the recipe for a happy, strong and confident boy!!!
Not all days are as smooth sailing and seemingly perfect as this one, but we are having more and more of these days. And, after so many years of having mostly battle line-drawn days, this is a refreshing wind of change!
