In my last video update, I talked about how Sam’s initiation is starting to kick in and that he wants to be more involved in what I’m doing. Currently, it’s small steps but we’re heading in the right direction!
I took this video on 11/18/20 at 5:55pm. It was such a wonderful night! By the time I’m cooking dinner, Sam had had a full day of therapy and normally wants to relax in the living room but this time he chose to hang with me in the kitchen. Originally, he was sitting down but then, ON HIS OWN, he stood up and came behind me while I was prepping. I asked if he wanted to help me with a recipe I was winging and he did. Together, we decided on the right oven temperature and that it might actually turn out edible 😹
When this song came on, ON HIS OWN, he stretched out his arms to me. Thinking he wanted a hug, and I’m always up for Sam hugs, I moved in close. Imagine my surprise when he starting swaying, dancing to the music just like we used to do when cooking together!! As much as I didn’t want to interrupt, I HAD to take a quick video. Not the best angle or in general good camera work but my mind was elsewhere, remembering all the times we had danced together and all the memories we have to this song.
Then, if all of this wasn’t enough, ON HIS OWN, he kissed me 😻 I don’t think you’ll be able to pick it up in the video but he ever so slightly moved his head towards me so I lifted my face up to his. Kissing me is the one thing he has initiated consistently during this whole journey so I’m very attuned to his movement. I mean, hugs are fabulous but kisses are even better, right?!?
The end, as I’m correcting how he’s scratching his chin, shows that therapy is never really over. We are constantly working, pushing, reminding his body how to move correctly. Even when I try to enjoy the moment, I automatically move in to adjust him. It might seem like I’m overbearing or a workaholic (both of which are true) but, with Sam’s recovery, repetition is key. Lucky for me, he rarely gets frustrated or aggravated. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Sam truly makes this as easy as he possibly can 💛