My life is complete. I found the perfect cupcake. Sprinkles. It’s originally from Beverly Hills, but one opened in Scottsdale recently. We stopped on our way back from Jin Shin Jyutsu and I got a dozen so I could try all the flavors. They are freaking expensive, but sooooo good. I’ve been on a cupcake quest for at least a year, and finally I’ve found the Holy Grail!
But I digress…. A year or so ago, the woman who makes Maria’s AFOs (ankle foot orthotics; we call them UFOs) recommended someone to us who does an energy healing technique called Jin Shin Jyutsu. I finally got around to calling her. She lives/works way the heck down in Gilbert (45-min drive with no traffic). We went Saturday, again today, and will go next Saturday. It has to do with clearing the blockages in the energy pathways and balancing pulses. Debbie, the practitioner, has an 18-yr old daughter with cerebral palsy, so she understands many of our challenges.
After the 1st session, we went to Starbucks and while I was getting coffee, Manolis noticed that Maria was looking around at people–just like the other kids do! He said for a while she looked like there wasn’t anything wrong with her. Coincidence? Who knows and who cares. She’s also seeming to communicate more (puts Andy’s hand to her eyes, indicating she wants her glasses on; put my hand to her diaper area this morning, indicating she wants her diaper changed). She slept a lot today and has been rather lethargic this week; getting over her lung issues or channelling energy? Who knows? We like Debbie, she teaches us new things every time that we can try on Maria and ourselves. We’ll try it for a while and see… Certainly can’t hurt!
(OMG-the pumpkin cupcake was almost as good as the chocolate coconut one I had earlier today. I can feel my butt getting bigger already…)