Sunday, November 22, 2009

What has been going on...

For those of you who still keep up with our blog, thank you for being faithful even though I am not. I think "in blog" all the time but rarely make it to the computer.:) For the last month, our computer has had a virus. Jamie bought me a laptop so the boys and I can use it upstairs. It has been difficult to get the wireless component to work regularly but when it has, it has been nice!
Jamie had the swine flu a few weeks ago. Just as he recovered he hit the airways and flew to Bermuda. I was shocked he went but his doctor told him it was okay and he was fine.
Jonathan continues to be sick every other week. He typically has upper respiratory infections but delighted us with transferring those maladies to his lower half. Ugh! Once this guy quits licking everything in sight, I think we will be healthier. He turned four last Saturday. I cannot believe he has been here for four years! He is still so little. We continue to hit the specialist circuit with him - gastro, speech, occupational therapy, and behavioral psychology. I think we can cross gastro off the list. His speech is developing. He is making more and more sounds and he does not tire of trying. If I were him, I would have given up long ago. Thank the Lord for giving him such determination. His occupational therapist hopefully will have ideas on keeping him from putting everything into his mouth and on toileting. The guy can toilet on command but does not otherwise. Behaviorally, we still need help with him pushing other kids, refraining from dangerous situations (running to the road, eating batteries, etc.), and obeying us without having to be threatened. Honestly, we have had a few good weeks here.
Jackson got his hair cut last weekend and looks so old now. Jamie and I miss his old hair because he looked so young. He is enjoying first grade immensely. He loves to read and his comprehension has improved such that he really enjoys the story rather than just reading it to get it over with. He is still highly emotional and we are hoping to help him develop his coping skills. He wants to be the best at everything and does not deal well when he is anything less. Ugh!!!
Joel continues to wake at least once at night. I was so proud when the other two slept through the night at six weeks. I took credit for that. This guy is gaining weight and doesn't last long when he does wake - I can actually hear is stomach rumbling some nights. Once I start him on real food, I am hoping to sleep again.:)
skills. Just have to figure out what those are...
These days our Small Group from church is either meeting in our home or another home on Sunday evenings. We are loving it. Our church is challenging us in ways that are most difficult. We just finished a sermon series entitled "The Radical Experiment" where we were asked to commit to five things. I am still mulling over it all. A friend put it well tonight in Small Group... an exciting time to let go and let the Lord lead. I have spent far too much time and energy trying to figure Him out and tell Him what to do. I am getting closer and closer to letting go and just getting to know Him instead of reading my Bible, trying to find answers so I can have the life "I deserve."