OT Kelly Yates pens a heartfelt thank you letter to Moms on Mother’s Day
Dear Moms,
Over the past couple months our role as MOM has changed in ways we never conceived possible. Our ‘Mom resumé’ has unexpectedly grown in a short period of time to include titles such as: teacher, full time day-care worker, cafeteria cook, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, ABA therapist, music teacher, recess monitor… the list is endless!
Thank you for courageously stepping into new roles.
You allowed us into your homes, for partnering in education and therapy. You trusted us enough to move into the unknown in figuring out what therapy looks like in the context of a pandemic.
Each week, you showed up! You dug through the trenches of your toys to find materials to use. Some moms even bought new toys. Some used household items in ways you never fathomed because a nutty therapist had vision! Some let your children jump on your furniture, an activity previously forbidden.
You attentively watched your child’s therapist handle baby dolls in hopes of showing you how to best support your child at home. Most of you battled technical difficulties and more screen time than you would ever like your child to have at such a young age. Through it all, you showed up!
My own Mom was proponent of being a lifelong learner.
She always strived to continue growing. She was also insanely positive. A Pollyanna of sorts! This unprecedented time in our lives as Moms has caused each of us… to learn… to grow.
I cannot explain to you how impressed I am with each of you! Your desire to support your child’s growth has been evident. And even through the struggle, your grace, willingness, and perseverance have given me so much encouragement as a Mom. Thank you!
Let us look at our new list of skills learned in this time with pride. Let us look back to see how deeply we dug within ourselves to love and provide for our kids in ways we initially thought impossible. Let us recognize in ourselves and in each other the strength of being a MOM.
As the world slowly re-opens to a new norm, let us not forget the strength we gained, the new skills we learned, and the relationships and partnerships we formed. Let us go forth with our new resumé!
Thank you for everything you do.
Your love is so evident. Happy Mother’s Day!
OT Kelly Yates pens a heartfelt thank you letter to Moms on Mother’s Day.
Dear Moms,
Over the past couple months our role as MOM has changed in ways we never conceived possible. Our ‘Mom resumé’ has unexpectedly grown in a short period of time to include titles such as: teacher, full time day-care worker, cafeteria cook, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, ABA therapist, music teacher, recess monitor… the list is endless!
Thank you for courageously stepping into new roles.
You allowed us into your homes, for partnering in education and therapy. You trusted us enough to move into the unknown in figuring out what therapy looks like in the context of a pandemic.
Each week, you showed up! You dug through the trenches of your toys to find materials to use. Some moms even bought new toys. Some used household items in ways you never fathomed because a nutty therapist had vision! Some let your children jump on your furniture, an activity previously forbidden.
You attentively watched your child’s therapist handle baby dolls in hopes of showing you how to best support your child at home. Most of you battled technical difficulties and more screen time than you would ever like your child to have at such a young age. Through it all, you showed up!
My own Mom was proponent of being a lifelong learner.
She always strived to continue growing. She was also insanely positive. A Pollyanna of sorts! This unprecedented time in our lives as Moms has caused each of us… to learn… to grow.
I cannot explain to you how impressed I am with each of you! Your desire to support your child’s growth has been evident. And even through the struggle, your grace, willingness, and perseverance have given me so much encouragement as a Mom. Thank you!
Let us look at our new list of skills learned in this time with pride. Let us look back to see how deeply we dug within ourselves to love and provide for our kids in ways we initially thought impossible. Let us recognize in ourselves and in each other the strength of being a MOM.
As the world slowly re-opens to a new norm, let us not forget the strength we gained, the new skills we learned, and the relationships and partnerships we formed. Let us go forth with our new resumé!
Thank you for everything you do.
Your love is so evident. Happy Mother’s Day!