I started this site in 2005 after our son, Wyatt, was born with a cleft palate. Over the years the posts became less about Wyatt's condition and more about every day life. Seven years later, its a place to chronicle my journey as an Army Wife and a working mother of two children struggling to find balance in life.
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Speaking At Early Intervention
My first presentation went well. I spoke to case mangers that meet with parents in the local area and help them manage their children's medical needs. They said they couldn't tell it was my first presentation, that I was inspirational, that my welcome letter to parents was well written and that they'd like me to speak at another meeting. I am on the books for the January quarterly meeting for service providers that are used by Early Intervention. The director actually said she'd like me to present to a few other organisations that she sits on the board of. I am so proud. I just feel so good about it and so good about myself. It was amazing how easily the words came. I explained my expereince and how wonderful everything was but still how overwhelmed and alone I felt. I explained all the challenges a parent faces and how it is so important that not only the child is receiving proper medical care, but that the parent has an outlet and support of other cleft parents. I explained how cleftadvocate.org changed my life and gave me the strength and information to make decisions for my child. They actaully received my words with open arms. It was amazing. I can't wait to speak again.