A smiling person approached me at the OTAC Spring Symposium
and asked me if I recognized her. The face looked familiar but after seeing her
mother I remembered this former patient of mine. The mother thanked me for
helping her child during her first few years of development. She thanked all
the OTs who also helped in the process. The mother cried as she hugged me and
said she will never forget all that OT did. I too had tears of joy. Because of her
positive experiences, the child is now pursuing an OT degree! The mother has
already invited me to the graduation in 2 years. This made me realize why I
became an OT- to not only help people with various abilities but to be rewarded
like this.
By: Shanti Malladi
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