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Sunday, March 28, 2010
Griffin's First Day at His New School
Griffin,
Your first day of school was a Family Picnic Day. They had Bubble stations, petting farm, basket ball courts full with big basket balls, face painting and two huge JUMPY Castles! You loved it! We had the best time and we packed your own lunch while Dee, Pops and I had yummy hot dogs! Your daddy had to work trying to catch up but he hated to miss it. You got to meet your new Teacher and some of your classmates. We are so blessed to have this school! Here are some pictures of the day. Even your little brother had a good time.
Your first day of school was a Family Picnic Day. They had Bubble stations, petting farm, basket ball courts full with big basket balls, face painting and two huge JUMPY Castles! You loved it! We had the best time and we packed your own lunch while Dee, Pops and I had yummy hot dogs! Your daddy had to work trying to catch up but he hated to miss it. You got to meet your new Teacher and some of your classmates. We are so blessed to have this school! Here are some pictures of the day. Even your little brother had a good time.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Prayers For Griffin
Dear Family,
I say family because I feel like everyone who reads my blog is part of my family. I am posting to ask for prayer. Our heavenly, gracious Father promises that "For when two or three gather in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Matthew 18:2. So, I am asking you to Please pray for our Little guy.
Not to long ago My sweet, sweet, little Griffin got diagnosed with PDD-NOS.(Pervasive Developmental Disorder). It is very hard for me to talk about. Thus, the post. It falls under the autism Spectrum. Yes, I know How could that be? Right? He is so loving and so perfect. How could he have this? Well,They explained that Genetics and the Environment are to blame. They also explained to John Van and I that the two things that kept Griffin from being diagnosed with full Autism was one his Empathy and two his great eye contact.
This has been such a struggle for us and has taken us so long to grasp. After some praying, crying, praying and crying again we have to decided to let our guards down, open our hearts and allow God to show us what he wants to come out of all this. To show us how we can Glorify him in this storm.
I think one of the hardest parts is sending him to a autistic school.(Starting this month.) That was where it hit home. We struggle every day but also no that the Lord has victory in the end. We have taken all the help and advice that has been given and are very hope full that one day he will be considered completely off the spectrum.
It is amazing to hear God's voice in all of this. Every study that we are involved in these past couple of months have been on Faith. Just this past Sunday our preacher spoke about how sometimes in life we feel like we are going through a train wreck. But that just when we think that we are suffering that someone out there is suffering so much more. His example was Bartimaeus. He was blind and poor. His life consisted of sitting by the roads of Jericho begging day after day. He had is so much worse than any of us.
When he saw Jesus he yelled asking him to help him, to heal him. Everyone around was telling him to be quiet and that he wasn't worthy to ask of such. But Bartimeaus seized the moment and was healed on his faith alone! Mark 10 vs 52 "It was his faith alone that healed him". He was no longer blind!
At the end of this Journey I want to have the faith of Bartimeaus. John Van and I spoke tonight about how many prayers he has already answered in such a little time. More like miracles. He is working miracles in our home and we are so ever grateful. So, If you ever see me down, because there will be those days, remind me of Bartimeaus.
There are times when God speaks to you so loud that you just have to stop and listen. Well, this is one of those moments where I know that what he has in store for me and my family is going to be hard but the out come is going to be amazing. He is steadily working in my heart along with my husbands. Twisting and tugging our life and I am so glad that he has a hold on all of this!
John Van and I both have grown so much in this little time. Just when I thought my marriage couldn't get any stronger... It did. Just when I thought I couldn't love my sons anymore.... it has multiplied by trillions. My heart has been torn into a million pieces but has been slowly mended back together by the hands of my gracious Father. We have prayed about everything that we have had to overcome with Griffin and I know we are doing everything we can on our end.
A dear friend e-mailed me this passage and I have held onto it for daily wisdom and comfort. "Call to me, I will listen, Call to me, I will answer you, and tell you great unsearchable things you do not know." Jeremiah 33:3 Everyday, he shows us those unsearchable things. Those moments I just smile and give thanks.
So, I ask that you pray for Griffin when you think of him. Pray that if it is the Lords will that he will one day be off the spectrum and to pray for wisdom and guidance for us as parents. Love to you all!
PS- Don't be afraid to ask me any questions. I can talk about it now. I can't promise that tears won't arrive but I have learned that tears aren't so bad after all, they can actually be quiet healing. One thing I do know is that the enemy no longer has a hold on us and We WILL have VICTORY! Who knows maybe this will be my mommy ministry? Helping other mothers who are struggling with the same thing.
I say family because I feel like everyone who reads my blog is part of my family. I am posting to ask for prayer. Our heavenly, gracious Father promises that "For when two or three gather in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Matthew 18:2. So, I am asking you to Please pray for our Little guy.
Not to long ago My sweet, sweet, little Griffin got diagnosed with PDD-NOS.(Pervasive Developmental Disorder). It is very hard for me to talk about. Thus, the post. It falls under the autism Spectrum. Yes, I know How could that be? Right? He is so loving and so perfect. How could he have this? Well,They explained that Genetics and the Environment are to blame. They also explained to John Van and I that the two things that kept Griffin from being diagnosed with full Autism was one his Empathy and two his great eye contact.
This has been such a struggle for us and has taken us so long to grasp. After some praying, crying, praying and crying again we have to decided to let our guards down, open our hearts and allow God to show us what he wants to come out of all this. To show us how we can Glorify him in this storm.
I think one of the hardest parts is sending him to a autistic school.(Starting this month.) That was where it hit home. We struggle every day but also no that the Lord has victory in the end. We have taken all the help and advice that has been given and are very hope full that one day he will be considered completely off the spectrum.
It is amazing to hear God's voice in all of this. Every study that we are involved in these past couple of months have been on Faith. Just this past Sunday our preacher spoke about how sometimes in life we feel like we are going through a train wreck. But that just when we think that we are suffering that someone out there is suffering so much more. His example was Bartimaeus. He was blind and poor. His life consisted of sitting by the roads of Jericho begging day after day. He had is so much worse than any of us.
When he saw Jesus he yelled asking him to help him, to heal him. Everyone around was telling him to be quiet and that he wasn't worthy to ask of such. But Bartimeaus seized the moment and was healed on his faith alone! Mark 10 vs 52 "It was his faith alone that healed him". He was no longer blind!
At the end of this Journey I want to have the faith of Bartimeaus. John Van and I spoke tonight about how many prayers he has already answered in such a little time. More like miracles. He is working miracles in our home and we are so ever grateful. So, If you ever see me down, because there will be those days, remind me of Bartimeaus.
There are times when God speaks to you so loud that you just have to stop and listen. Well, this is one of those moments where I know that what he has in store for me and my family is going to be hard but the out come is going to be amazing. He is steadily working in my heart along with my husbands. Twisting and tugging our life and I am so glad that he has a hold on all of this!
John Van and I both have grown so much in this little time. Just when I thought my marriage couldn't get any stronger... It did. Just when I thought I couldn't love my sons anymore.... it has multiplied by trillions. My heart has been torn into a million pieces but has been slowly mended back together by the hands of my gracious Father. We have prayed about everything that we have had to overcome with Griffin and I know we are doing everything we can on our end.
A dear friend e-mailed me this passage and I have held onto it for daily wisdom and comfort. "Call to me, I will listen, Call to me, I will answer you, and tell you great unsearchable things you do not know." Jeremiah 33:3 Everyday, he shows us those unsearchable things. Those moments I just smile and give thanks.
So, I ask that you pray for Griffin when you think of him. Pray that if it is the Lords will that he will one day be off the spectrum and to pray for wisdom and guidance for us as parents. Love to you all!
PS- Don't be afraid to ask me any questions. I can talk about it now. I can't promise that tears won't arrive but I have learned that tears aren't so bad after all, they can actually be quiet healing. One thing I do know is that the enemy no longer has a hold on us and We WILL have VICTORY! Who knows maybe this will be my mommy ministry? Helping other mothers who are struggling with the same thing.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Walk for Water
This past weekend me and one of my very best friends packed up and headed to see my Mom. Her church gathered up a small group to walk a mission walk for Hati. It was a really neat walk. It was on the battery of her town so it was breath taking. The whole walk was devoted to teaching you about the water in Africa. We started off with empty buckets and walked to fill them up with dirty water and head back to the finish line. The buckets were there to remind us that this is what actually goes on in Africa. They have to walk 3 miles everyday just to get water to live. And the really sad part about it the water they consume is causing all the medical problems because of it's contamination. Wow! How blessed we really are!
Here are a few pictures of our walk
Had to get the picture of the rolls! They will be gone before you know it:(
Here are a few pictures of our walk
Had to get the picture of the rolls! They will be gone before you know it:(
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Happy 11 months Gray!
Dear Gray,
You are 11 months old today! I can't believe that you will be a year next month. Time has flown by!
* You have added 2 words to your vocabulary. Mo for More and Dee Dee. This has made your Dee so proud!
* You follow your brother around everywhere. So long as he is in the room you are content!
* Your first love is Momma and your second love is Food! You eat so much for such a little guy!
* You cry if I don't come and pick you up immediately when I walk in the door. Yes, You are spoiled and I have done this to you.
* You are going through a separation anxiety period right now. Sunday School Nursery is a challenge.
You have so much spunk and have added so much joy to this family! We love you! Mommy and Daddy
You are 11 months old today! I can't believe that you will be a year next month. Time has flown by!
* You have added 2 words to your vocabulary. Mo for More and Dee Dee. This has made your Dee so proud!
* You follow your brother around everywhere. So long as he is in the room you are content!
* Your first love is Momma and your second love is Food! You eat so much for such a little guy!
* You cry if I don't come and pick you up immediately when I walk in the door. Yes, You are spoiled and I have done this to you.
* You are going through a separation anxiety period right now. Sunday School Nursery is a challenge.
You have so much spunk and have added so much joy to this family! We love you! Mommy and Daddy
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