Therepies Plus ... a lesson in a strength of the human spirit

Not to long ago I was hired to photograph a session at Therapies Plus in Wisconsin Rapids. My goal was to express just how hard little things we often take for granted .... can be for so many others . I left the center that day with a new attitude about life. These kids and young adults struggle so hard just to do the simple things in life. To lift a glass to take a drink, to walk or even crawl across the floor. To say I love you to there parents..... to speak a word at all. Many communicate through sign language their needs. A life saver for anybody whom lives with a non verbal child or adult. It is so frustrating for these individuals to communicate there basic needs. With sign they are able to ask for food, drink, what they want to do that day... These therapists that work with these kids and young adults work so hard to make a difference in the lives of these clients. They teach them how to live with the limitations they have and how to get around them. Each child I met that day had such a personality ... so loving and happy. When I went home that day I thanked God for all the blessings I have. So many things we all take for granted. And I thank God for giving us the people in this world who get up everyday and help someone in need. Be a therapist , parent or friend.. It takes a special kind of person to understand and to reach these kids . And a special parent to love them through it all.