Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Thank you! And a few other things

A sweet friend recently let me know that I'd been nominated for a homeschool blogger award (thank you Kendra!).  I was surprised as I didn't know anything about it.  I wasn't sure whether to post anything or not as I didn't want to be asking for votes.  I do however want to thank whomever nominated me.  Thank you.  It was very sweet!



I've been nominated in two catagories.  You can click on them if you want to see more.

Best Homeschool Mom Blog

Best Cyber-Buddy Blogger

I appreciate the encouragment.  I am thankful for the opportunity to share some of my life and always hope that it may bless and encourage someone else.  I feel that we all have great things to share as God is working in each of our lives.  I love that He has made us each unique with incredible gifts and talents.  I'm fortunate and thankful to be in a place doing what I love.  God is good.

I wanted to share a few other things.  Daniel has an appt with the specialist (neuro ophthamologist) in 2 weeks.  We were told that there would be 3 hours of testing done (to determine why he has optic nerve pallor in one eye).  I'm not sure what kind of testing.  I'm sure though that it will be a hard time for my sweet little boy due to his sensory issues.  We would love your prayers.  I confess that it is hard not to worry about what this could mean - especially if I do any googling on the exact words used to describe his eye.  We are hoping it is nothing or something fixable.  I've been told it may take a month to get the results!  I"m hoping that is not right!  I'll post more as we get closer to the date.  The date and time are also going to be a challenge for us personally.  They can only see us on the one day that is worst for us (field trip day) and beginning at lunch time (hard to juggle with Joshua's diabetes needs).  I know it will work out and I'm glad to have an appt sooner rather than later. 

Isaiah had an OT evaluation today and our therapist said he would definitely qualify for OT (occupational therapy) based on his handwriting and is looking to score his other tests to see if there are any other areas that need to be addressed.  He did well during the evaluation and seemed to have some fun with parts of it too.  I'm not sure when therapy will start for him.  (She told us there is a waiting list, but that it may be shorter for him since we can come during school hours.)  It's a step in getting some help for our sweet boy so he isn't struggling.  It is hard on a mama's heart to see your child struggle and to want so much to help.  I know that some struggle can be good and hopefully I can help him to learn from the struggles, because that is something that can apply to life over and over again.

Joshua is doing pretty well.  Diabetes managment can be such a roller coaster though!!!  Some days he seems to spike or plummet for unknown reasons.  Learning how to treat him is as much an art as it is a science.  He has a great attitude most of the time.  As an aside, Isaiah is very concerned about him and prays often that a cure would be found. 

Lastly, just something sweet. 

There are times when I just watch and think how lucky my children are to have each other.  One day, Rebecca decided to make cookies.  This wasn't a huge surprise as she does like to cook.  (I really appreciate this as cooking is not my favorite thing to do.)  The surprising part was when she included Eliana.  She got aprons for both of them, pulled up a chair and let Eliana help.

 

Is that cute or what?  Doesn't  Eliana have the best big sister?!

That's all for now.  I need to go finish up school and then get dinner started.  Thank you friends for your encouragment and prayers.

With love
Leslie

5 comments:

  1. Leslie, you know I will be voting for your blog! Congratulations! You deserve it! You have done so many vital things for forming a cohesive, productive FIAR HS group, and you don't go around talking about all that you do, which is why you are so special. You are always appreciating what others do. That humility is beautiful.


    As far as your boys and their needs, we would love to pray for them, and for all of you. Your children are so smart. Tell Isaiah that we bought Civilization and it's a big hit here. Tell him we said thank you for telling us about it.


    That's so sweet what Becca did for Eliana. :) Eliana does have the best big sister.


    Hugs,

    Lynn

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  2. coffeeandconversationNovember 18, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    Leslie,

    Congratulations! You definitely deserve it.

    I will be praying for Daniel and his testing. Poor little guy! Three hours of testing seems like a long time. I know how hard it can be with the sensory issues too! :(

    I hope the OT is a big help to Isaiah. Occupational therapy is such a wonderful thing. It has helped Tyler soo much with his handwriting over the years too.

    Glad to here that things are going well with Joshua's diabetes. I think it is great you were able to join the diabetes walk as a family. I am sure it is a big help to know his whole family supports him.

    The picture of Eliana is precious. I love pictures of little kids baking. What a sweet sister she has!


    Blessings,

    Bronwyn

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  3. coffeeandconversationNovember 18, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    Almost forgot.. I checked out the Reece's Rainbow Christmas Angel Tree link that you put on your sidebar. The little guy with the Santa hat on the website has won my heart. Thank you for sharing you commitment to helping these kids!

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  4. Leslie, You deserve those nominations. You're always such an encouragement to me in mothering and in teaching. Hope you win!

    Blessings,

    Shannon@ Song of my Heart

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  5. Thank you friends for your sweet encouragment! I'm thankful for all of you and the inspiration you give me and the many ways I've learned from you too!


    Love

    Leslie

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