Author: walking in freedom

I wrote recently about not having children of my own and having 3 amazing adult step children. I also talked about you don’t have to give birth to children for them to be part of your life.

I’m blessed that I have a boy in my life who is almost 11. He’s so important to me in my life. I’ve known him for 8 years now him and his family. I met him when he was 2.5 years old. He was very shy but when he smiled he lit up the entire world. He didn’t know how to speak. He has a brain injury. I was given an I pad and asked to teach him how to use a speech program and sign language. I’d never even turned on an I pad let alone I was going to teach this child how to communicate.

I knew that working with this boy that it would give me opportunities that would be so valuable to me. I was his one on one at daycare and with the help of physical  and speech therapists, we worked on how to get him to communicate. He caught on fast and I worked on how to get him more independent. It was hard some of the things but I told him yes it’s hard now but keep working at it and it will get easier.

I worked with him for 2.5 years and got him ready to go to school. I loved that he never gave up no matter how frustrated he got. For someone who noticed not much around him to seeing everything. He was the first one to notice a change in our room. I met some amazing people one of those ladies I could not have done it without her. She’s passed away now. I’m so grateful for what everyone taught me to help him.

I’ve watched G grow up and learn how to swim, ride a bike, talk not only does he talk lots but he loves to sing. He’s so happy and his smile still lights up the world. He rides his bike with confidence and there is nothing that he can’t do. The other day he wanted me to watch him ride. It’s so amazing what programs they have for children who have special needs. They have amazing opportunities. I love that.

He’s in a soccer program right now and in a couple is weeks he will begin his baseball. I’m planning on going to the games. I’m so proud of him and he knows all the sports teams. He knows more then I do.

My heart soars when I spend time with him. We laugh and have so much fun together.  I’m so blessed that I get to share life with him. He graduates from elementary school this summer. Wow where has the time gone. Slow down.

I look forward to spending more time with him and get to spend the summer with him which he’s excited about. If things are hard, keep working at them and eventually they will become easier. This boy has inspired me to never give up no matter what. His story is very inspiring. ❤️

Almost two years ago I got involved with a company called Super patch. How could ridges on a patch work so well and help people with so different things that they have in their life? As I got older in life I was told that the pain and lack of mobility I had in my knees would get worse and worse. That was tough for me to think about, because I have a very busy active job. I couldn’t imagine not doing what I love so much every day.

I had heard about these patches. A friend sent me Liberty and freedom patches. Liberty helps with strength, balance and mobility and freedom works with pain. My whole life I have sought out drug free options because I’m allergic to so many medications and after almost losing my career from a bad interaction with drugs. I knew I had nothing to lose.

I put on both my Liberty and freedom patch and heading off to school. I threw my pain meds into my pocket fully aware there is no way I will not be able to take them. I noticed a couple of things. I could walk up and down the stairs with ease and sit in small chairs. At lunchtime after I ate lunch my pain meds were still in my pocket. I had not taken them. Ok what are these things. I go home from school that day meds still in my pocket and I haven’t needed them. That was unheard of. Still skeptical I wore the patches the rest of the week and ran out. Oh wow that pain and lack of mobility returned and I hobbled around school again.

So how do these patches work…… I tell people it’s like Braille for the brain. Each patch has ridges on it and touch is a very powerful way to work on your nervous system. When someone is blind they touch dots with their fingers and through touch a signal is given to the brain to tell them what letter it is. The super patch works in the exact same way. I’m not a scientist but watch this short video to explain how it works.

https://youtu.be/ypBJih9oPi8?si=irNvYme67DIETxLN

Totally amazing right. I’m still in awe everytime I watch this video. The founder of this company Jay Dhaliwal he started on this journey because his mom had MS and he wanted to help her in her journey. He’s worked with the top neurologists for over 15 years and realized that yes he could help his mom but also many other people as well.

I love that we have clinical trials done on the products and that people’s lives are changing everyday by these patches. We have a board of directors, a testimonial group with 70k people who use them. Sports teams are using them more and more to help their teams. Coaches can’t get enough of them. Even children can use them there are no age restrictions . I love that there is another option out there. You don’t have to change your life you can use them with your current medications. Just patch n go.

You can check out my website for more information and reach out to me if you want to know more. The website is filled with videos and information on the products. So if you have problems with sleep, mobility, pain, need more energy, skin issues, immune issues and others check it out.

Start living life again as you once knew it.

https://wellnesswithsarah.superpatch.com/

I work at an elementary school in my hometown. Today I realized I’m at school for more than just being in the classes I’m in. I saw an incident this morning with a child and their parent. As I listened to what was happening, it brought me back to being that kid and feeling horrible because of how my parent made me feel. I watched the interaction as I was parking my car. I could hear raised voices by the dad. I saw the girl that I have gotten to know well feel absolutely horrible. I walked into my classroom put down my things and went outside to where the child was standing. I bent down to her and she didn’t want me near her. I respected that. I asked her if she could help me in my classroom and she took my hand and came inside. She sat in a chair for about 10 minutes and never said a word to me.

I chatted to her and she was in my kindergarten class last year in this same classroom. Then she started talking to me. We have a breakfast program at our school and I asked her if she had, had breakfast. She said no and I asked her what she liked to eat. So I asked her can we go down to the breakfast program together. She liked that. She then showed me where her cubby used to be and we talked about her in kindergarten. I took her to get some breakfast and I told her if you need me for anything that I’m here for you. I asked her if she wanted a hug. She gave me the biggest hug.

I went and talked to her teacher about what had happened and I know she was very appreciative that I had spent time with the child. This is a child who often comes and gives me hugs. I was glad that even though it was hard to watch that I was there for her. It’s hard when I remember feeling the exact same way that feeling that you are nothing, your no good and being yelled at for reason makes you feel.

Some of the hardest kids at school I have an amazing trust with them. I advocate for all children especially those who stand out from all the others because of their home life or kids picking on them. It’s never ok to be treated like that.

Then in the afternoon another child who when she broke her arm I used to hang out with her at recess. She adores me so much and when her teacher can’t get her to do things I can. Her teacher came to me today and asked me to intervene. I found her wrapped up in her sweatshirt and when I told her it was me. She unwrapped herself and we chatted and then I took her down to music. She told me I don’t see you much and I loved coloring with you. I talked to her teacher and told her that if she does all her work then I would come and color with her. She thought it was a good idea.

I realized that my role at school is huge and that I can be that comfort to those children that need more. Maybe it’s because I’ve been there and I understand. For me at school I sought out people I could trust. It made me feel like I was loved and cared for so much. Even though it hits my heart hard I’m so glad that I’m there at the school. I will continue to be that person that children need. ❤️

I never had children of my own. I got to know my husband’s children and of course fell in love with each of them. They are two years apart and there are 3 of them. I didn’t know them long in my life before they moved away from my husband.

We never forget about them even though they didn’t grow up with us. We celebrated their birthdays and thought about them in every holiday we had. We hoped that when they grew up that they would choose to come and find their dad.

The two girls have seen us and hung out with both of us and it’s been an honor to get to know them. They grew into amazing adults. I’m reminded that because of what we go through in life makes you into the person you are today. Yes that’s exactly true. Even though it is hard. The oldest I’ve heard from a few times. I send birthday and Christmas messages to him.

Even though I didn’t see them my heart is still huge for them and I’m so proud of who they have become. Last year the oldest got married and recently they had the birth of their first child. Children as we know change us and no matter what and where we have come from we can change our pasts into what the future will bring. I love that.

You don’t ever realize the impact your life can be on someone when you encourage them. I’m blessed that I have two of the children in my life. I’m excited to see where they are in their lives and what they continue to do.

You don’t have to give birth to children for you to love them. I never have stopped praying and loving them no matter where they are. For that I’m eternally grateful.