7 weeks.

That’s how long it’s been since this sweet boy was able to play outside in our yard.

Something scared him outside of our house and he’s been too scared to play outside since.

If we go somewhere else and we’re outside, that’s ok.

It’s here.

Our yard.

One of his favorite places to be.

So to see him terrified to go outside and trembling with fear broke my heart into a million pieces.

We’ve been trying to help him through it and nothing was working.

Literally nothing.

After talking in length with his therapist about our concerns, she did something amazing.

She showed up today with a bounce house.

Yes, you read that correctly.

She showed up with a huge bounce house, including the extension cord.

Talk about going above and beyond right?

He was a little hesitant, but after he finished his work, she asked him to play with her outside in the yard.

And out they went!

I couldn’t believe it.

He smiled.

He laughed.

He played.

And he was HAPPY.

My heart was exploding!

I hope this is the first step in the right direction to get him feeling safe in our yard again.

I pray it continues to get better and better every day.

Because we miss seeing his happy face and hearing his silly giggles playing with his brother outside.

Here’s to many more joyful moments and having fun in our yard!

• Note – His therapist owns the bounce house and is letting us borrow it. She’s absolutely amazing and we’re incredibly grateful for her *