Gratitude

There is a lot going on here lately and sitting down to write a post has been difficult.  It's been difficult to find the time.  But honestly, it's been difficult to figure out exactly WHAT to say...

In short, a quick summary would include that we continue to go to therapy sessions and psychologist appointments, and we have pushed forward to register D for kindergarten.  A recent conference with his wonderful preschool teacher confirmed that he is academically ready for kindergarten.  However, he continues to have difficulty in the area of social-emotional development.  We do not have a formal diagnosis for him as of yet.

The longer version would include that struggles continue at home and in school with his behavior and attention to tasks.  It would include the busyness of appointments that keep us running every. single. day.  The baby is restless when we are not at home for his naps and this leads to poor night time sleep for him (and me). Potty training continues with our daughter - and she can be tough as nails stubborn.  I am struggling with a feeling that I need to do something different, something more to help him. Mixed in with the struggles, there is joy.  There is joy in the endearing way D talks about Star Wars - he will school you in knowledge of the characters and battles, though he's never seen the movies.  I love watching D and his siblings interact, the way he leads them and loves them (and agitates them...).  I'm grateful to be able to be at home to witness God working in each of their hearts.  He is faithful, and I have seen that each step, as he provides family and friends (old and new) to share this experience with us.

And because I do not walk this road alone, I want to take a moment to express gratitude to all who are walking this road with us, helping us, praying for us, and encouraging us.

I have been blessed with a wonderful family, who on most days step in to help without me even asking.  And when I do ask, they move mountains to come to my rescue.  I am grateful to the friends who listen to me share my heart and my struggles.  Dylan's teachers, past and present, work so hard to help him and encourage him along.  And thankfully he is progressing.

More still, my heart overflows with gratitude for the man with whom I walk this road.  He works so hard to provide for us, while he tends to the needs of others all day in his office.  Yet he comes home to listen to me re-hash the craziness of my day while simultaneously overlooking the piles of laundry and dishes that I didn't get to during the day.  I am thankful for his love and leadership.

Through it all, God carries me - and I know that he is faithful to his promises.  His faithfulness bigger than any one of my struggles.  And for that I am thankful.

Have a wonderful week - and thank you again for walking along side of us.

xoxo,
Chele