A Different Kind of Day

Today was our 4th anniversary. Last year, we spent our anniversary in the hospital with our very sick 5 month old. We had a trip planned to Colorado and 24 hours before our plane was to take off, Micah spiked a high fever. We were sent to the hospital and there we stayed for four days.

This year, we decided to do something just the two of us. We have not done anything like this since Micah was born. We don't have any family near, so therefore no free baby sitting services. We don't even take the night out to have dinner and a movie. We do need to do this though!!! It is great for the marriage. Well anyway, we dropped Micah off at a friends house this morning and headed to White Water. We got there when it opened. It was not crowded at that point, so we were able to get right on and off most any ride. It reminded me of our dating days or when we were newly married as we floated down the river and rode the waves at the beach. But this time it did feel a good bit different. We were parents now and there was a little guy back at home probably wondering where we were. We tried not to talk about Micah, but it was hard. As we floated down the river, the song that I was singing was one from the Wiggles. How crazy!!!!

After lunch, the park began to get really crowded and we were getting hungry. We got discouraged when we saw the prices of the food. It would have been $12 each to eat. We could not see paying that for chicken, fries and a drink. We finished up at the park and left a little early, so that we could enjoy a nice meal together at a resturaunt. We got home a little earlier then expected. I guess we were both missing our precious toddler. We had a great time just the two of us, but I realize how much Micah has completed us. He has definently changed our lives, but we wouldn't have it any other way!

Micah Steps

Micah was given some practice steps by his therapist. This is his initial introduction to them.

Micah's new toy

Micah got this new toy with all the balls in it. This is the video of his introduction to it.

In therapy, we are working with Micah on navigating steps. We have been working on this skill for a while. We do not have steps inside our house, so it has been slow going for him. The only place for us to practice is on our porch or at other places with stairs. This week his therapist brought over the perfect toddler stairs, so that he can get more practice. They are just his size. He is good at going up them and does it in his own little way, but refuses to come back down. This is one skill that I am ready for him to learn, so that I don't get as nervous when he is around steps.

I Can Do It Myself!!!!

Micah is becoming more and more independent everyday. His new thing now is to try and feed himself with a spoon. We are working on this a little at each meal, but he is by no means ready to fly solo yet! We have tried it with yogurt and grits. Those seem to be the easiest, because they stick to the spoon. When he actually gets some in his mouth, he gets a big smile on his face. He feels proud and his mama does too!!!!

Yum...good!

COMMENTS

Charlie has just set-up my blog to where anyone can post messages. All that you need to do is enter your name and email address. You do not have to have an account with blogger and your email is not used for soliciting.

What a Blessing!!!

Micah had a follow-up CT Scan on Wednesday to check the size of his ventricles and the amount of fluid around his brain. Tests like this always make me nervous, because I know the pain that waits him with the IV. It also makes it hard, because we have to get him up early in the morning and drive through rush hour in Atlanta without giving him anything to eat. It puts a lot of stress on all of us, but this time it was much different.

We arrived at the hospital just in time, got him registered and then sat to wait for them to call him back. One of the staff members at the hospital came up to us with a handful of stuffed animals. Micah got to choose which one he wanted and of course...he grabbed the dog. I thought that was very sweet of them to give the kids little loveys to make them feel more relaxed. We have had wonderful experiences at the hospital every time we have been there. It is very much so a kid friendly environment. Well, back to the details of the test. The nurse that came to get Micah said that she would try first and see if she could do it without having him put to sleep. Charlie began to express our concerns to her about how many times they had to stick him last time and how tramatic it was for all of us. I was thinking to myself, that there was no way a 15-month-old was going to lay completely still while a noisy machine was overhead. She wrapped him up like a newborn with his pacifier and blankie, while Charlie and I put on our lead aprons. I was instructed to put pressure on his chin, so that he did not move his head. The machine was loud and that scared him. I sang to Wiggles to him even louder and just a couple of minutes later, the Radiologist came back in the room and told us that she was able to get the pictures she needed. Praise the Lord!!! That was the easiest test that Micah has ever had. No needle sticks for him that day.

We then proceeded across the street to get the results from his Neurosurgeon. To make an already long story short, he ruled out Hydrocephalus and gave us an overall good report. His suggestions were to continue therapy and have Micah follow-up with a pediactric ophthalmologist. The reason for the follow-up is to double check that he is not experiencing any intercranial pressure and to treat a blocked tear duct.

Things could have turned out a lot differently, but the Lord answered our prayers.

See the picture below of a happy mama and baby after a very easy and painless test.

All done!!!

Micah's New Do!!!!

Charlie gave Micah a hair cut Sunday Morning. It is really short, but looks really cute. Monday morning when he woke up, this is what it looked like.

He Provides!

Charlie and I have been a little overwhelmed over the past several months with our financial situation. Since December of 2005, Micah has seen lots of different specialists, had several tests done and surgery. This along with a couple of other debts has left us scraping by at the end of each month. When we first found out about our financial situation, we brought our situation before the Lord and prayed that he would ease our minds about this and provide in way that only He could. We then did all the necessary things to cut back in most every area as well as sell a couple of big items. I also applied for the position at our church as the summer intern for the children's ministry to make extra money for the summer. If all of this took place and nothing else big happened, then we would be debt free by the end of the year. This is something that we have strived for for quite some time now, but with Micah's recent expenses it has not been possible.

Just this week we have sat on our couch together and had another prayer, but this time it was a prayer of thanks. We our now debt free!!!! It is a wonderful feeling and it happened months sooner then we thought. We know that this was the Lord providing through many different ways. He used people and items that we had to sell. The Lord allows everything to happen for a reason. When we are traveling through the valleys, we don't usually understand why. Looking back on things (finances, Micah's situation, etc.) and still perservering through some, I can say that the Lord was wanting me to have a stronger trust and put my faith in Him alone. As parents, I think that some times we want to try and have the answer for everything and think that we can do it all ourselves. I know now that I can't and never will be able to again. I need the Lord now more then ever before. I need to be on my knees praying for my husband, my son and for the Lord's blessings on our family.

We Match!

Micah has a new friend. Every time we go to Walmart, Micah points at Ronald who is sitting on the bench of front of McDonalds. When we are finished with our shopping, he gets to sit on Ronald McDonald's lap.

Haloscan commenting and trackback have been added to this blog.

Haloscan commenting and trackback have been added to this blog.