For anyone who knows me well, I am not a fan of shoe shopping.Well, the experience has worsened!On May 19th, we picked up Josiah's new AFO brace. (AFO = ankle-foot-orthotic) You've just learned a new medical term – welcome to my world!This is … [Read more]
June 2015 Medical Update
We began the month of June with an MRI, which showed good results!Josiah continued with his OT/PT schedule, but was able to take a week off in order to spend time with his grandparents in Branson, followed by a short weekend family camping trip … [Read more]
Another Adventure!
Before you begin reading, please take note that we are NOT moving away.Now then... you should be able to focus and read the details...A bit of history:Three years ago this month (before Josiah's diagnosis) our family was in Dallas, TX … [Read more]
June 2015 MRI
MRI results were good! It did show a possible sinus infection, but we were prepared for that, considering all the coughing and snot running out of his nose! :)We started out the morning by sleeping in! Because the MRI was in the afternoon and he … [Read more]
May 2015 Update
The last few weeks have been a blur! All good, but jam-packed!Josiah saw his rehab doctor, who was pleased with Josiah's progress. We will see her again in January, unless Josiah's therapists and I decide he would benefit from more botox … [Read more]
May 13, 2015
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]