It is finally summer break! I'm not sure who is more excited - me or the kids. I can't say that our summer is going to be any less busy than our school year, but it does mean no lesson plans or assignments to complete!Grace and Samuel have been in … [Read more]
Christian Standard Article
A friend of ours writes for the Christian Standard, and a few months ago he asked if he could write an article sharing our story. We are humbled and blessed that God is continuing to use our story to help others. We hope you enjoy his writing as … [Read more]
Botox Progress #1
The splint Josiah has on his hand is one he has had for over a year. He has refused to wear it, and therapists had suggested to put it on him while sleeping. My response - I'm not messing with his sleep-because there's not much of it! :) Every … [Read more]
MRI-March 2015
Late night and early morning! I woke up with Josiah at 3:30 this morning to give Josiah his medicine and give him one last chance to eat and drink. He did eat, and thankfully was okay with going back to bed around 4. We were up again at 5:30 to get … [Read more]
Progress!
As I fixed lunch and Grace practiced her violin, I hear Josiah say "I play music!" I looked down and this is what I saw--he had placed one chopstick in his right hand. All. By. Himself!!! This is the first time he has initiated using his right hand … [Read more]
February 2015 Post #2
February 2015 end of month updateI was hoping not to have to post anything for the last few weeks of February. The hope was that it would be an uneventful time. While there was nothing major, it was an interesting few weeks.I took Ruth Ann … [Read more]
February 2015 Medical Update
We've had quite a bit happen already this month, so I'm updating a bit early!February 4th Josiah had a series of appointments. The nice thing was that we went into one exam room and stayed there and all the specialists came to us. He saw his … [Read more]
Granola Bars
I usually make granola bars for the kids in the mornings for breakfast. Yesterday I used a different brand of coconut oil and the conversation went like this:Grace -"These taste different. Did you change them?" Me - "Nope. I used the same … [Read more]
January 2015 Medical Update
I realized about half way through January that I never did write a December update. So backtracking a bit...December started with an MRI and surgery to place a tube in Josiah's right ear. The MRI showed "No evidence of disease". The following … [Read more]
DAISY Award – Part 4
I had really hoped to post for four days in a row. I was doing so well and had great intentions of finishing up and posting last night...then Josiah threw up. So I did what any good mom would do – I fell asleep right along with him! He does seem to … [Read more]