Bananas and Pro bono

When I woke up this morning I never imagined how wonderful this day would be. I'm loving our Chicago mornings because I can relax and enjoy breakfast, tea and a little reading before we start our appointments.

This morning we had a great appointment with one of our Neuro-muscular re-education therapists and then we had lunch at a new place called Cluckers, I thought my salad was wonderful but Eli didn't care for the chicken strips. I'm hoping he will give it another try though because it was delicious. This afternoon we drove to Naperville to see our Child Psychiatrist. I was a little worried about how it would go because Dr. Norman asked me to bring some different foods for Eli to try. Usually he just talks to Eli, but this time he would see the real fear Eli has towards food and I was worried that would ruin the relationship he has built with Eli.

They started out talking about what Eli has been eating and Eli was very excited to share about his cookie muffins that he started eating that have oatmeal and apples in them. Dr. Norman was happy to hear about his progress. Then he pulled out the snacks and decided to have Eli try a banana. It was rough going, as Eli got very nervous and didn't want to try it, they talked about it and then Dr. Norman put a small slice between two pieces of cookie and...ELI ATE THE BANANA!!!!!!! He ate 2 cookie banana sandwiches about the size of a half dollar. I cried while watching him do it, I was so proud of him for conquering his fear.

As we were wrapping up and making the next appointment, I asked him how much we owed and he said he is going to treat Eli Pro bono. I stood in his office and cried and thanked him. I felt silly for crying, but this such a huge blessing. It's amazing how God is opening doors and leading us on this journey. I know we are on the right path of healing for Eli and we will make it to the finish line! I can't wait to see the day Eli eats fruits and vegetables without hesitation.

Thank you for your prayers, you prayer warriors are awesome!!! Please keep praying for the funding to come through, I'm not sure when we will hear anything so please keep praying, God is listening and answering!!! Praise GOD from whom all blessing flow!