For those of you who check in here to see how we are doing, I apologize for being so slow to write again. Life with two little boys can keep you busy. And now that we are expecting a little girl, I am sure I'll have my hands full.
Noah is doing great. He turned 4 on October 11th and I can't believe it's gone by so fast! He is such a sweet little guy and makes us laugh all the time with his quirky little personality traits. Jason thinks he acts just like me, and I think he acts like my Dad. LOL He is a super special boy and I am loving watching him grow everyday.
Health wise, we are still dealing with a few small issues. Currently, Noah has to have eye drops daily to improve the strength in his right eye. His vision is good, but he prefers to use his left eye since the muscles are a bit stronger in that eye. So to prevent loss of vision in the right eye we are trying these drops instead of patching since that is such a challenge. In 6 months, we should see improvements in the right eye if all goes well.
We are also still in physical therapy once a week to help improve strength in his right arm and shoulder. The curve in his spine causes the weakness, but he has gotten so much stronger the past few months. The therapist thought we might be able to slow down a bit, but after a few missed sessions, his right side had weakened a bit, so we are going to continue weekly for now.
As of the last doctor's visit, he still had the hole in his left eardrum. The ear doctor is giving the ear plenty of time to heal on it's own, but if it hasn't done so by this summer, he will have to have surgery to repair it. I am really believing/praying/hoping for his ear to heal on it's own. I know that there are complications that may come about from the surgery and I hope to avoid it if possible. I am glad the doctor is giving it time and isn't rushing him into surgery before the body has a chance to heal. We have been told by another doctor that he rarely sees them close on their own, but we believe in healing and trust that whatever the outcome, he is in God's hands.
We have several appointments coming up in the first of the year which will outline how the rest of the year will go. We have had a nice break this year and we have enjoyed being out of doctor's offices so frequently! We are hoping that we can be out of them even more in 2010.
Those things are small in comparison to the life Noah experiences every day. He is FULL of energy and love. We are still amazed at how far he has come and how strong everyone has become because of this journey. Even though there are some health issues to overcome, we view everything with trust in our Lord to take care of him completely. To experience how far our Father has brought him has strengthened our faith. Going through it isn't always easy, but looking back after the storm helps walk through those upcoming showers with greater ease and trust. God is so good! :)
Noah is a good big brother, most of the time. He helps me keep Elijah safe since he tends to live on the wild side. lol Noah always lets me know if he is climbing furniture or into something he shouldn't be. Elijah has the best personality, I am absolutely in love with his charm. He is ALOT like Jason, and even looks almost identical to him when he was this age. He is very curious and I have to keep a constant eye on him. He loves to entertain and wants ALL eyes on him, which is easy since he is so adorable. He is 19 months old, but looks and acts like a 2 year old already. He weighs as much as Noah and mimics his every move. They play together really well, as long as Noah is in the sharing mood. My days are so much fun watching them interact and grow together. I am thankful to be able to stay at home and raise them, it is an amazing opportunity.
My due date with Baby Girl (still yet to be named) is May 7th. We are so excited to be having a girl, it will be a wonderful experience. It seems a bit weird to even think of having a girl after 4 years of raising boys, but I know it will seem perfect the minute we meet her. I think Jason is in for a big surprise. The saying "Daddy's girl" seems to always be true, and I know he will experience that bond the way I have experienced it with my "mama's boys. " Children are amazing, and I am so glad God gave me each of them to love and care for on this Earth.
It is Christmas Eve as I write this post, and I am looking forward to a wonderful celebration of our Savior's birth. Every year I become more thankful for Jesus' amazing presence in my life. The stress of the holiday season seems to have taken over this amazing acknowledgement of His life in our culture, but as I grow in Him, it has become so much clearer to me. I was shopping yesterday and the familiarness of the chaos rose up in my heart, the urge to be like the "world", but as soon as I acknowledged it, a bigger presence overcame that feeling and reminded me that I am not of this world, but He who lives within me. It is almost strange when that really sinks in, all those years of going with the world's pace disappears and it's hard to let that peace take complete control. But that is what I'm learning to do, day by day, is trust in His presence and let go of all I know and allow Him to show me true peace. So may the love of Christ give you that peace through this and every season of your life. Thank you for taking time to read my blog, I hope it inspires you to experience the love of our amazing Father.
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