You're Worth It!

I've been awake since 4:57, because I fell asleep in Luke's room and he tends to snore when his nose is stuffy.  I could have gone back to sleep, but I've stayed awake.  I like to revel in the silence, and take time to read.  I just read a post written by Ellen Stumbo that was written for parents who feel wrecked.  I've been there for the last 8 years (to one degree or another.)  Having a child with high/special needs is the most difficult and most rewarding thing I've ever done. Yep.  More difficult than marriage, and that's saying something.  In the midst of all the years of therapy, doctors visits, interventions, etc., I've often put my needs on the back burner... sometimes denying the needs even exist in order to cope with the thought that they'd never be met.  Ellen's beautiful take on this issue has reminded me that... I'm worth it.  I MUST take care of my needs so I can meet the needs of my kiddo with grace and love.  I pray that God would encourage all of my friends who may be in the same boat.  You're worth it too!  Here's a link to the post:

http://www.ellenstumbo.com/when-mama-needs-help/

It's February

I can't believe tomorrow is February 1, 2016!  God has certainly brought us through some challenges these last few months.  Love my boy and that he is making such strides at school.  Sleep tight my sweet little one, and know that your are loved unconditionally and treasured unequivocally.   

Hello Again...

Well, hello again!  I've neglected this blog for too long.  A few members of my family still haven't joined Facebook so I've decided that I will be posting updates at least once a week here.  

Hear are a few recents pics.  

This precious lady is one of the WONDERFUL volunteers in KidsTown at Gateway!

We had the opportunity to see Temple Grandin speak in person!  It was a very special experience.  

Making silly faces with my boy.  

Luke is an orange belt in Karate 

Luke won the 2nd Grade door prize at Whitcomb's first movie night of the year. 

Aslan is Luke's cat, and he's a sweet and patient boy. 

Milo has diabetes, and we are managing it with a special diet.  

Our family!!  Love to all of you!

Christmas time is here...

Luke attended David's Holiday Concert wearing his jammies 

This kid is all smiles! 

Guessing what was in the box 

Score! 

 Luke enjoyed emptying his stocking

Watching the Holiday Haul train 

Luke's advent calendar 

A close-up of the cute little buckets 

Luke's Polar Express Solo

Going Caroling Today

Luke's class is going caroling today. He is so excited! David and I are going to meet up with them so that we can go too. I love that we have the time off to be with him.

Trains and a Doughnut