Challenges or Not ????

 Challenges or Not????

                          That is the Question...

My son Nick with Phlaggston ( National show Horse...Yes that is a breed)

 Today I decided to write about my son Nick and all that he has taught me...Which is a lot!!!

Nick riding Phlaggston

 The question I'd like you to consider is Nick challenged or are we challenged for seeing him labeling him with Down Syndrome and Autism???

Take a moment and really look at your self and have an awareness of all the unique qualities YOU have!

Yes each and everyone of us is UNIQUE and has a special gift to offer the world ...What is your gift? Who around you is helping you to discover that part of you?

Nick has brought so much to our family. He has taught us how to stay grounded, to never give up, to believe in yourself, unconditional love for animals, nature and humanity...etc... To do what you love, live in the present moment, appreciate everything and to always believe in your self!

Was it easy raising Nick? When he was little it was the biggest challenge I have ever had... Was it a lot of work ... Yes it was... was it worth it? Yes every second of it...

When Nick was born I didn't know anything about Down Syndrome,  I was so thankful that , that was all he had ... Didn't sound too bad... Yes ignorance is Bliss... Nick and I were blessed to have been surrounded by folks with great wisdom and knowledge... ( Nick is my oldest)...

One thing that still bothers me to this day is that numerous folks told me it was OK to grieve for the child that Nick wasn't... Professionals and other parents said this... It took all my strength not to clap each and every ignorant person that believed such foolishness. I loved my son how dare someone say it's OK to grieve... If YOU ALLOW life to unfold you do find the Gem / Rainbow/ Happiness...

There are no guarantees in life...It is up to each of us to find JOY where we are...To learn what we are here to learn and be thankful...
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Nick was a runner since the time he could walk ( 20 months of age) ... He would escape and had a need to be in the woods/ nature and move... What I didn't realize is that the energy in our home was too much for Nick. Even though his dad and I didn't fight he could feel the stress and anger from us ... Nick needed to get away from the negativity... The only tool he had was his feet and to leave the house / yard... He had a need to find and feel peace...He had the inner knowing of how to do that. What is your Child/ Pet trying to tell you ?

*Nick teaches everyone  about inner knowing
* Loving and accepting yourself unconditionally
* Forgiveness 
* Hard work and knowing what you want pays off...Nick started riding horses  when he was 4 years old... He know barrel races, canters (run) on a horse independently in a field, He can ride...:) He can also down hill ski, blue runs no problem, he likes to go down diamonds ... He ski's the big mountains in Colorado...Enjoys hunting deer, loves to fish... He always catches more fish than any one...
*Go for your dreams
* Say your prayers everynight
 * Nick Teaches us to remember how important Animals and Nature are to your soul! 
* Remembers everyone's Birthday...and will call you to say Happy Birthday!  

Nick Having Fun...No It's not Halloween

 Nick lives life to the fullest...He will join in Equine Human Connection  (TM) and helps my clients sometimes... He gives the Best hugs! Always has a smile for you...Volunteers at the Humane Society walking dogs...Loves a new adventure...He wants to Sky Dive this summer...

Life is harder for Nick but he never lets that stop him...He knows what he wants and Goes for it... Nick is such an inspiration to me and so many others... 

Go for your dream!!! If Nick can do it, so can YOU!!! Challenges or NOT??? How sweet it is to accomplish a goal / dream or hearts desire... 
 YES YOU CAN !!! Keep your focus on your goal, leave the past in the past , stay present and keep your FOCUS!!!

Share your results...Please

Peace...Lisa

Nick taking Lucy Lou into groomer for a hair cut