Yesterday I had to take the kids to the Pediatrician since they were so sick. I LOVE our Pedi. He is so awesome, calls to check on the kids, follows up with me to see what else we need to do as far as specialist, etc. The thing that is a dread is the facility. Not the appearance, cleanliness, any of that but the very simple fact that they are not handicap accessible. I've politely brought this up to the staff many times over the past year but nothing. Well yesterday as I was fighting to get our 5 1/2 foot stroller in the door, I had enough. Before I even checked the kids in, out came something along the lines of who do I needed to speak to about the situation. Look, we can't be the only family with a stroller, a handicap child, and what about the children that happen to be on crutches. Enough is ENOUGH! Let me not forget to add that the pedi office is part of Texas Children's Hospital.
Anyway, the little lady comes out of the back and tells me they don't own the office so I..... I would need to call the company that manages the office. I gladly took the number.
Now I've been thinking since then, why is this my responsibility to contact this company but anyway.... I spoke to the lady today and told her how the facility was not handicap friendly, they don't have good handicap parking or ramp (only have 1 parking space and 1 ramp away from the door) and that this is the only physician office we go to that does not have handicap doors.
Well.....
A. she was very polite
B. she told me she would contact the property owners as well as office manager at doctor office right away
C. she told me she would get back with me within a couple of days but I am free to contact her on her cell phone whenever.
I'm happy about the progress so far but honestly there are laws about this kind of stuff.
I'm still not 100% sure what I'm suppose to do with my life but I strongly believe that God has made me the person I am for a reason and if that reason is to be an advocate for not only my kids but others who have struggles then so be it.
I guess the fact that Gracie's new shoe was a hard shock for both Ricky and I added to this. I just wanted to die when I saw her shoe with the necessary build up. The braces for her legs aren't so bad. There could be way worse things- I do know that but I'm so protective over her and I could feel all the questions and looks that will come.
Anyway, I took a ton of pictures of Gracie with her little shoes because it was the very first time that she was able to stand up for a long period of time and the first time she stood and her body was not leaning so much to one side.
Look at what a doll she is! She has no idea how amazing she is. She has no idea how much stronger of a person she is then me and has no clue that she is my hero. I pray that she will never be hurt or bullied and God help any person who looks at her wrong or makes a remark because I will turn into a mother grizzly bear and just may need to be bailed out of jail! No really.
She has NEVER stood up without total support and being held up-EVER! This is HUGE!!!
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| Look at me! I'm doing it!!! |
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| Seriously mom? The bow is a little much! |
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| Enough with the pictures mom! |
Krista
