Yesterday, I have my first closed MRI and it reminded me of Jason's first closed MRI. When Jason was 11, a doctor ordered an MRI and since there was not one in East Texas, we headed to Baylor/Dallas. As any mother would do mom was concerned that Jason would feel a little feel fear in the cramped up space so she decided she would sit by the unit and read to Jason. Now if you never had heard an MRI unit it is extremely loud and they actually put muffs on your ears. Mom did not know that so for an hour she patiently read. After the test was over Jason informed her he could not hear a word. I guess every parent has spoken words that the child never hears but we all keep trying. Jason accomplished so much due to the dedication, love, and commitment of his mom. She created a balance in her guidance to make Jason as independent as possible for she knew with his blindness, he would have to try a little harder and prove everytime he could do it. She did not live through her son but with her son to provide just the right amount of support. She would watch him fall knowing that as we all grow we must learn to stand on our own. I stated on a TV interview recently that she was the best mother I have ever known and it was with the fact that her gentleness and kindness helped her create a masterpiece. Jason, with his blindness, exceeded the expectations of everyone including his proud papa. It just shows the power of a mother's love.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
A Mother's Love
Yesterday, I have my first closed MRI and it reminded me of Jason's first closed MRI. When Jason was 11, a doctor ordered an MRI and since there was not one in East Texas, we headed to Baylor/Dallas. As any mother would do mom was concerned that Jason would feel a little feel fear in the cramped up space so she decided she would sit by the unit and read to Jason. Now if you never had heard an MRI unit it is extremely loud and they actually put muffs on your ears. Mom did not know that so for an hour she patiently read. After the test was over Jason informed her he could not hear a word. I guess every parent has spoken words that the child never hears but we all keep trying. Jason accomplished so much due to the dedication, love, and commitment of his mom. She created a balance in her guidance to make Jason as independent as possible for she knew with his blindness, he would have to try a little harder and prove everytime he could do it. She did not live through her son but with her son to provide just the right amount of support. She would watch him fall knowing that as we all grow we must learn to stand on our own. I stated on a TV interview recently that she was the best mother I have ever known and it was with the fact that her gentleness and kindness helped her create a masterpiece. Jason, with his blindness, exceeded the expectations of everyone including his proud papa. It just shows the power of a mother's love.
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