Answered Prayers

      As a child you look to your parents, older relatives, and teachers for answers. When you become a parent you realize you dont have all the answers and you look to others to find them. The saying "you learn something new everyday" has been multiplied since having Mason. I never thought I would have to learn the things I am learning or thought I would have a fear of not knowing. I also never thought there was a "perfect" doctor. I have a very healthy family, we don't get sick much at all and the only time we go to the doctor is for checkups. So finding a "perfect" doctor wasn't a priority. Until I walked in the world of the unknown, until I was handed this precious boy who was labeled as "Special needs" "Mentally Retarded" "Delayed" "Downs baby" I quickly learned I needed to find that "perfect" doctor. 

      Masons home nurse asked If we found a good doctor I was quick to say "absolutely not" I told her how we have been from one doctor to the next, have had the run around. Either we were sent to someone new bc the doctor didn't have any experience working with a baby who has downs, Or we didnt feel comfortable with the doctor because of lack of experience, or there was major lack of compassion. 

      Before walking into each doctor appointment, before any therpist appointment, every morning and every night I say a prayer, a specific prayer for those babies, kids, and adults who have to go from one doctor to the next, who has to get tested for several different medical needs, who does weekly physical,speech, occupational therapys. I pray for those parents who have kids with special needs to fight for their child, to find the best for their child, and most of all to keep faith and strength. I pray for those bullies who dont realize one simple word like "retard" is hurtful and they dont realize what these kids go through on a daily basis. I pray for a great therapist for Mason who have the answers, if they dont they can find the answers, who are supportive, who have compassion for their job, and can push Mason to his full potential. And my last thing I pray for is a "prefect doctor" who has all the answers, who has compassion, who wouldnt mind a home phone call If I have a question and is reliable. 

      Mason has AMAZING therapists, and an AMAZING home nurse. After telling his home nurse about our experiences I asked her if she could go to his next doctor appointment with me to help me get the answers I needed and to push for a Great doctor. She didnt hesitate. This morning I met Masons home nurse at the clinic. We already discussed a game plan on what we needed answers for, and further look into other medical needs. 

      About 5 minutes into Masons appointment I realized I have found that "Perfect" doctor!!! He had the answers, the experience, told me to call him any time, who adored and talked to Mason like a friend, and was straight to the point. LOVED LOVED him. Now as a parent I found a person who DOES have the answers!