Two sweetest girls I have ever met

Jake was a spider for Halloween, his costume was a big hit in school. He was also in his school’s Halloween play. God bless the teachers who put in so much effort into organizing the play. All the kids had a great time. Jake had a big part in the play, and he was the vampire, a cute one.

Today is Saturday and Jake had a make up OT session. The OT brought her two daughters along. I have met them before and they seemed very sweet. Normally I don’t really appreciate it when therapists bring their own kids into sessions, but after spending some times with these two girls, the compassion and understanding they have at the age of 11 and 10 truly touched and amazed me. The older girl told me that ever since she was in second grade, she wanted to be an occupational therapist just like her mom. For her last school project, she made a splint. The younger one said she is not sure what she wants to be, may be a therapist, maybe a doctor. I think she will be a wonderful one no matter what profession she chooses.

Jake truly enjoyed the attention the girls lavished on him. Every time he did something, he turned to the girls with a huge smile and there they were, clapping and cheering for him. They clapped for Jake as he was taking off his shoes and braces; they held the platform swing so Jake can climb onto it; they held the toys in position following their mother’s direction so Jake can complete his task. After we finished the session, the girls asked me if Jake can stay a while longer so they can continue to play with him. I was elated at their invitation, and Jake was so excited to stay and the girls were so excited that he stayed.

I can’t help but to think how proud Izzy (OT) must feel that her daughters are such wonderful human beings; and I wonder what is she doing differently as a parent to raise such compassionate and loving children; and I wonder how much nicer the world would be for Jake and kids like him if everyone acts like Izzy’s girls?