DOLLY
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AMY
Can you guess what for?
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Saturday, October 2, 2010
I never thought of it that way...
Joshua has been going to the christian preschool now for a week. He LOVES it and loves being around the other children his age. This has been a hard step for me and I've been wondering if it has been the right choice. I worry about Joshua being a burden to the teachers. I think mostly that fear comes out of just always wanting to be a blessing to others, and it's hard for me to think about Joshua having a hard time and that being a blessing to someone. I was talking to Joshua's teacher after class on Friday expressing my fears on him being to much for them to handle. She told me that she enjoyed the challenge and was excited to work with him in the coming months, she also encouraged me by telling me that I CAN NOT do it on my own, and that i needed to start letting people help and not worry about being a burden. She was telling me that she was SO excited for the other kids in the class to learn how to be a good friend to someone who had special needs. She was excited that the children were able to interact with him, so that as they got older it wouldn't be such an issue and that they would be more sensitive to the special needs community. She said that they were already asking questions on how they could be a good friend to Joshua and that they wanted to help him with things. When she was telling me this I felt like i was hit by a semi truck.. My sons special needs can be a blessing to others! I never thought of it that way.. I mean i know that my boys will change peoples lives... but i guess i just thought that their testimony when they were older would make a huge impact. I never thought that today, right now, my boys are changing peoples lives for the better. Don't get me wrong, my boys change me each and every day for the better and bring me closer to Jesus ... but now i see that they can reach more then just their family. It's amazing how each and every day God reveils so much more the depth of His love and grace through my children's unique personalities. Is it possible to feel both so blessed and overwhelmed and worn out at the same time? I'm just so amazed at how God continuely reminds me of His presence, His love, His grace and continues to remind me that He has a plan and is using all things for good.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
In the valleys I grow
It’s In the Valleys I Grow
by Jane J. Eggleston
Sometimes life seems hard to bear,
Full of sorrow, trouble and woe.
It’s then I have to remember
That it’s in the valleys I grow.
If I always stayed on the mountain top
And never experienced some pain
I would never appreciate God’s love
And I would be living in vain.
I have so much to learn
And my growth is very slow.
Sometimes I need the mountain tops,
But it’s in the valleys that I grow.
I do not always understand
Why things happen as they do
But, I am very sure of one thing,
My Lord will see me through.
He’s never failed me yet
Since His grace I’ve come to know,
And I can face life’s problems
For it’s in the valleys I grow.
My little valleys are nothing
When I picture Christ on the cross
He went through the valley of death
His victory was Satan’s loss.
Forgive me, Lord, for complaining
When I’m feeling so very low.
Just give me a gentle reminder
That it’s in the valleys I grow.
Continue to strengthen me, Lord
And use my life each day
To share your love with others
And help them find their way.
Thank you for the valleys, Lord
For this one thing I know
The mountain tops are glorious
But it’s in the valleys I grow.
by Jane J. Eggleston
Sometimes life seems hard to bear,
Full of sorrow, trouble and woe.
It’s then I have to remember
That it’s in the valleys I grow.
If I always stayed on the mountain top
And never experienced some pain
I would never appreciate God’s love
And I would be living in vain.
I have so much to learn
And my growth is very slow.
Sometimes I need the mountain tops,
But it’s in the valleys that I grow.
I do not always understand
Why things happen as they do
But, I am very sure of one thing,
My Lord will see me through.
He’s never failed me yet
Since His grace I’ve come to know,
And I can face life’s problems
For it’s in the valleys I grow.
My little valleys are nothing
When I picture Christ on the cross
He went through the valley of death
His victory was Satan’s loss.
Forgive me, Lord, for complaining
When I’m feeling so very low.
Just give me a gentle reminder
That it’s in the valleys I grow.
Continue to strengthen me, Lord
And use my life each day
To share your love with others
And help them find their way.
Thank you for the valleys, Lord
For this one thing I know
The mountain tops are glorious
But it’s in the valleys I grow.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
points
-I'm going to start a small petting zoo/farm for families with special needs children and I'm going to call it "Chasing Ducks" (i have a post in mind for this that i will share my thoughts on later)
-I love it when all the boys flock to the shop to help their daddy with special projects
-We are still homeschooling BUT we are doing some "schooling" in the traditional sense with Joshua going to a christian preschool 3 times a week for 45 min a time so that he can be with peers and understand how to play with kids his age (they are 4 years old and he's 5 going on 6 but it works well). Daniel will be working with a speech and occupational therapist 3 times a week also... we are hoping that we can build him up to an hour at a time, so 3 hours a week. We are hoping that he will eventually tolerate me not having to be there for the whole time for him to feel comfortable. I'm fine with going at his pace, I'm just not looking forward to the driving... but I know that this could possibly be a great thing for him. Time will tell how this all works out.
-Matt is thinking the he wants a Llama as a pack animal instead of a goat because llamas can carry more weight. I don't mind either way as long as i get my baby cow in the spring time! :)
-Speaking of my husband, HE IS AMAZING and i am so thankful for him and his love and devotion to our family.
-We were hiking a couple of weeks ago and ran into a boy scout troop. One of the boys came up to us and was talking to us about our goat. Later on Matt commented on how he bet that boy was home schooled because he just came right up and was talkative and had a bible in his hands. He said it like it was a negative thing. Can you tell Matt was public schooled? So i commented on how i thought it was nice that the kid actually talked to people, had manners and didn't sit on his phone texting and ignoring life around him like the vast majority or teens and preteens. I have lots of work to do with Mat to show him that home schooled kids are cool and much more fun to be around! :)
- I'm excited for all of my friends who had babies, having babies, and trying to have babies! Fun and exciting times ahead! :)
-And that's it for now! More on my farm ideas later!
BLESSINGS!
-I love it when all the boys flock to the shop to help their daddy with special projects
-We are still homeschooling BUT we are doing some "schooling" in the traditional sense with Joshua going to a christian preschool 3 times a week for 45 min a time so that he can be with peers and understand how to play with kids his age (they are 4 years old and he's 5 going on 6 but it works well). Daniel will be working with a speech and occupational therapist 3 times a week also... we are hoping that we can build him up to an hour at a time, so 3 hours a week. We are hoping that he will eventually tolerate me not having to be there for the whole time for him to feel comfortable. I'm fine with going at his pace, I'm just not looking forward to the driving... but I know that this could possibly be a great thing for him. Time will tell how this all works out.
-Matt is thinking the he wants a Llama as a pack animal instead of a goat because llamas can carry more weight. I don't mind either way as long as i get my baby cow in the spring time! :)
-Speaking of my husband, HE IS AMAZING and i am so thankful for him and his love and devotion to our family.
-We were hiking a couple of weeks ago and ran into a boy scout troop. One of the boys came up to us and was talking to us about our goat. Later on Matt commented on how he bet that boy was home schooled because he just came right up and was talkative and had a bible in his hands. He said it like it was a negative thing. Can you tell Matt was public schooled? So i commented on how i thought it was nice that the kid actually talked to people, had manners and didn't sit on his phone texting and ignoring life around him like the vast majority or teens and preteens. I have lots of work to do with Mat to show him that home schooled kids are cool and much more fun to be around! :)
- I'm excited for all of my friends who had babies, having babies, and trying to have babies! Fun and exciting times ahead! :)
-And that's it for now! More on my farm ideas later!
BLESSINGS!
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Different, not less
I recently rented and watched the movie "Temple Grandin". It was inspiring, moving and really hit my heart. The whole time i was watching it I thought of my Daniel. The movie is about a woman and part of her journey with autism. I HIGHLY recommend this movie if you would like a look into the world of Autism.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
4 years
Daniel,
4 years ago you where born. 4 years ago my heart grew even larger to love you. 4 years ago i never knew how much closer you would bring me to Jesus.
Though you are 4 years old, you still haven't called me Mom or told me that you love me. But I can feel it in your gentle warm embraces, and see it in your sweet smiles. You, my son, are my little blessing that constantly brings me joy and allows me to be a better person. My life has been enriched by yours and I pray that through the years you will continue to not only be a blessing to your family around you, but to everyone you meet. May your life always make an imprint of Jesus on others. I LOVE YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANIEL!
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