Patience and perseverance from "summary" of The Horse Boy by Rupert Isaacson
The journey with Rowan had not been easy. It had been filled with challenges, frustrations, and setbacks. But through it all, we had learned the value of staying patient and persevering. We had learned that progress was not always linear, that there would be bumps in the road, but that we had to keep moving forward.
There were times when it seemed like we were making no progress at all. Rowan's behavior would regress, and we would feel like we were back at square one. But we had to remind ourselves to be patient, to give him the time he needed to work through his struggles. We had to trust that eventually, he would come out on the other side.
And we had to persevere. We had to keep showing up, day after day, even when it felt like we were getting nowhere. We had to keep trying new things, exploring new therapies, never giving up hope that we could find a way to help Rowan.
It was not easy. There were moments when we felt like throwing in the towel, when we wondered if we were fighting a losing battle. But we knew that we had to keep going. We had to keep pushing forward, believing that our efforts would eventually pay off.
And they did. Slowly but surely, we began to see progress. Rowan started to communicate more effectively, to regulate his emotions better, to connect with the world around him in ways we had never seen before. It was a testament to the power of patience and perseverance, to the idea that if you keep going, keep believing, you can achieve the seemingly impossible.
So we continued on, knowing that the journey would not be easy, but also knowing that it would be worth it. We had learned that with patience and perseverance, anything was possible. And we were willing to do whatever it took to help Rowan find his way to a better, brighter future.
