​“Mommy, do we get to go to horses today?”

​“Mommy, do we get to go to horses today?” 
Over the past 8 years, I have heard that many, many times. What a contrast that is to one of the very first times I took William out for physical therapy. 
My mom was with me for a visit and she was able to observe how incredibly patient Jennifer was with William as he fought and screamed through the entire hour long session.  That event deeply impacted her and my father.  They are now whole-hearted donors to RED Arena and to the many programs they implement as well as the people they serve. 
I can’t imagine our lives without RED Arena.  It has been an integral part of our amazing, difficult, and blessed journey we have taken with our now adolescent son.  All the staff have given our family much needed encouragement and support over these many years, ranging from physical therapy to occupational therapy and now to the mental health program.  These dedicated folks have loved our family so very faithfully and patiently and we are incredibly thankful and blessed. 

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