Tobias' Recovery

  Here Are Our Events This Week Tobias has many therapies, and every time I write them down on my calendar, I catch myself wondering if he has too many. This week alone, we have three physiotherapy sessions, two occupational therapy (OT) appointments, four speech therapy sessions, one session with a neuropsychologist, and a volunteer who comes by to support us. On top of that, there are two of my own therapy hours and Mandy, who always finds wonderful and engaging activities for Tobias. Despite the packed schedule, Tobias does have some free time and is usually excited to wind down and head to bed by 7 p.m. Still, I find myself asking: What is too much, and what is not enough? How do we know when we’ve struck the right balance between progress and rest? That's my question for the day. I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences. How do you feel when your day is fully packed? How does your brain handle that level of activity? What Does “Too Much” Mean for the Brain? When our brai

 Tobias’ Grateful Heart: A Lesson in Trust and Faith Yesterday, I had a heartfelt conversation with Tobias that left me reflecting deeply. I asked him, “Tobias, do you see me sad at times?” He looked at me with a gentle smile and replied, “No, why are you sad?” I hesitated, then answered, “Because I want you to be free and live the life you dreamed of for yourself.” Tobias, without missing a beat, said, “I am free!” This response caught me off guard. I pressed on, “But with all your disabilities, you’re so restricted. It makes me sad.” Tobias, with his calm and unshakable spirit, simply replied, “I don’t let my disabilities ruin my life!”  His attitude towards life is unlike anything I’ve seen before. His peaceful acceptance reminds me of a monk’s quiet wisdom. He doesn’t dwell on what he has lost; instead, he embraces each day with gratitude and an unbreakable spirit.  When I asked him how he can feel this way, he answered, “Our Father in Heaven loves me, and I love Him very much, too