Just One Year

One year ago, Adi couldn't walk. She was about to turn two, but walking didn't seem to be on her horizon.

Until something clicked.

Exactly one year ago, Adi mastered walking with a walker.

And now? Adi has recently walked over half a mile in one go. She runs alongside us on our walks. She spontaneously starts hopping in middle of walking.

When I let Adi out of the carriage yesterday and let her loose,

I couldn't help but think back to another day...
A day when her accomplishment wasn't walking over half a mile by herself. But rather a day when she walked over half a block, using her carriage as a walker.

And yes, I was reminded precisely because she is wearing that same outfit!
How we cheered! I took photos and texted them to all of Adi's therapists.

Watching her now, it is hard to believe that she has only been walking for 8 months.

It was just one year, and look how far it took us!

Rosh Hashana is fast approaching, and Adi's third birthday come on the heels of the yomim tovim. Lots of new beginnings. Maybe even the beginning of school for Adi. Life is full of pleasant surprises. The upcoming year is a beautifully sealed gift. I wonder what's inside.