Thankfulness.

Simonjan1005


I so appreciate the kind words in the comments section - thank you from the bottom of my heart.


I spent the morning on the phone; setting up appointments, rescheduling events, taking the next step. Mom is coming to stay with us tonight on her way up to Washington. Looking forward to having her positive presence in our home. And Chris and I having a chance to get away to a movie.


Chris and I have mentioned to one another over the last few days how we feel like God has been preparing us for this over the last year. Through a variety of events and changes we have become more open to the healing power of spirit, of natural healing, of meditation, of slowing down, and of going in routes that we would have normally deemd *out-there* or ultra-natural. This diet is a huge change in our lives. It is not so hard within the walls of our home, but once you step out into society it becomes more challenging - both in finding foods to eat and in educating others about the choices we are making.


In speaking with our child psychologist Walt (a kind, gentle loving man who was the one to give us the news last week) he, in a very PC manner, encouraged us to be careful about many of the interventions that we may read about online or in books. Be conscientious and question. Be smart. I totally agree...but I am not writing anything off at this point.


When your child is diagnosed it is hard to imagine not trying something that someone has had success with in the past - especially a diet that, with supplementation, can potentially be healthier than the things he had self-limited to already (basically cheese, breads & crackers, bananas, applesauce, pizza and chicken nuggets).


Now I am on to organizing paperwork. This has the potential to become a paperwork nightmare - all these different agencies and such attempting to communicate with one another. Holy moly. At least organizing is one of my strengths :).


And then there is this sweet boy. Taking his nap. Looking at him I just want to hug and hold him and tickle him. I am so thankful that God brought him into our lives. Such a blessing.

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  1. tara says…
    01/10/2005

    ali-i am in tears reading your last two entries because they take me back so far. everything has changed, yet everything is the same. and in my opinion, things have changed for the better. having a child like simon or mckenna enriches your life in ways it never EVER could without them. and yes, it is hard, and yes, it is painful. and you will be frustrated by the system and the paperwork and people who dont understand. but in the end, it is worth it. it is so hard to explain. i am here. always. here. ok?
    i have a few books i can send your way. what do you have already?

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  2. Shannon says…
    01/10/2005

    Ali, looking at this picture of Simon got me choked up. He is the same sweet little boy. He still reminds me of Maddox in so many ways. And I hope one day they will meet.
    Love.

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  3. jessica m says…
    01/11/2005

    A, C, S
    I am confident that the three of you,
    together,
    can get through anything.
    You are in my thoughts daily.

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  4. joy says…
    03/29/2005

    You are so strong! I'm praying for God's richest blessings on your family's life!

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