There is a toddler bed in the boys' room that NEVER gets used because Josiah sleeps with us. However, tonight, Josiah climbed up in the toddler bed and Samuel sang him to sleep. Girls are both asleep. Nathan is gone visiting with his cousin who is … [Read more]
MRI Day 9-3-14
Josiah had his MRI on September 3rd and everything looked great!We started the day a little after 5am in hopes that Josiah would eat a little something before the “no food or drink” rule. He did drink chocolate milk, but was adamant about not … [Read more]
August 2014 Medical Update
It has been a great month! Josiah has been doing great and we have been trying to settle into a new routine. He still has therapy coming to the house once or twice a week and does well with that. Sleeping has been better recently, which is very … [Read more]
Declare 2014
As many of you know, I attended the Declare Conference, in Dallas, TX last weekend. It was an AMAZING weekend!First off - a road trip with two good friends is always an absolute blast!Second - Ikea. Enough said.Last, but certainly not least, … [Read more]
Be Ready
Last Sunday, Nathan was given the opportunity to preach at our church. I always think he does a WONDERFUL job; but I may be a bit biased...He talked some about Josiah and our journey, revealing things we hadn't shared with many. He also referenced … [Read more]
4-by-4 Link-up
In June a friend asked me if I'd be interested in going to a conference with her. I wasn't sure what exactly it was all about and I had just started with getting my blog up and going, but it sounded like fun and my husband agreed, so I signed up! Now … [Read more]
July Medical Update
JULY MEDICAL UPDATE During the week of July 14th, we had noticed that Josiah was beginning to shake his head more to focus on what he was seeing/looking at. We also noticed more nystagmus (eye movement) in his eyes. We continued to see it as the week … [Read more]
What are you holding on to?
Last November I attended a ladies retreat, featuring the speaker Joanna Weaver, author of Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World. During one evening session, she talked about Mary pouring expensive perfume on Jesus' feet and wiping it with her hair. … [Read more]
Freedom in Our Stories
Everyone has a story.There is freedom in telling that story. Freedom that allows one to be open and honest and completely real with what is going on in their lives.Little did I know that after Josiah was diagnosed on a Thursday afternoon, I would … [Read more]
Baskets of Blessings
I came home this afternoon to a house-full of laundry. I decided I'd start with the two baskets that were OVERFLOWING with towels. As I loaded up the washing machine, only half emptying one basket before the machine was full, I couldn't help but … [Read more]