Tears of contentment 

“L” is nearly 5 years old and will soon be approaching her first anniversary of being a part of Team Cotswold.

In April 2018 “L” had major spinal surgery to permanently reduce the spasticity caused by her Cerebral Palsy, with the hope that with time and a lot of hard work her mobility would improve. From the date of her operation, “L’s” life has bared very little resemblance to that of most little girls. The intensive rehabilitation programme that she has to follow to reach her full potential has meant that each week she has attended so very many therapeutic appointments.

After “L’s” first lesson at Cotswold RDA, I got in the car and cried. Tears of contentment. I felt an overwhelming sense of peace that I honestly cannot remember feeling since before “L” was born. We had found a place where she could go and just be the little girl that her condition sometimes prevents her from being. Cotswold RDA could support our rehabilitation goals, but in her eyes, it was just the most wonderful, magical fun…

We immediately felt apart of the family. And that energy is so incredibly special. “L” and I feel the team rooting for her. They celebrate her successes and they encourage her to keep reaching for the stars.

We are so grateful to be a part of Team Cotswold. I am so grateful that this family will be with us from here on out. I am so excited to see how she continues to progress because of the benefits that RDA bring, not only to “L” physically but to her overall confidence and acceptance of Cerebral Palsy and for our continued promotion of inclusion.

We know we have a family for life with Cotswold RDA. Thank you 🙂

Leila “L’s” Mum