8 years ago tonight I was wondering if that baby boy we had been expecting would ever arrive. My water had broke at 630 am on 8/6 and nothing much was going on! It was a long night and a long next day. FINALLY at 905 pm on 8/7/2003 Kyle Steven came on the scene. It is amazing how in such a short time you can have this little bundle and feel like you haven't lived a bit of life without him.
Well, there have certainly been a lot of great times (and trying times) in the last 8 years. Some highlights from this past year:
1. Having a great year in 1st grade.
2. Trying his first organized sport - baseball
3. Continuing with piano
4. Reading better and better. This can have its pros and cons. He recently was looking over my shoulder and saw what I ordered Allison for her birthday!
5. Cub Scouts
6. GCC Kids Choir
7. Growing SO tall -- 51 1/2 inches at last check-- he loves to show me that he is almost up to my chin. And, that in 8 more years he'll be able to drive a car (slow down, Kyle!)
In the year ahead we are looking forward to ... football.....hopefully more baseball.... outloud worsip team at GCC.....2nd grade fun and I'm sure many more surprises.
He is such a joy and a precious gift!!
Happy Birthday Kyle!!!
Aug 6, 2011
Jul 22, 2011
Much to be thankful for today
Today was such a crazy day. First, I was going to work 1/2 a day which turned into dealing with work stuff at least by phone until about 430. It worked fine but I did have to take Kyle into one facility with me. I told the discharge planners he was my caddy as he pulled my computer bag for me and he is so darn good looking that I think many of the patients and staff really enjoyed seeing him there!
The reason he was with me is that he had a follow up neurologist appointment today that was right by the facility. 2 years ago we learned that Kyle had absence seizure disorder (petite mal) He was placed on meds which controlled them right off the bat. SO much to be thankful for in that whole discovery and treatment process. Since he was seizure free on meds for 2 years we weaned him off the drug in June, waited a month and repeated his EEG today.
To be honest, I wasn't sure if he was seizure free. We hadn't witnessed any events as dramatic as 2 years ago when we knew something was wrong but we had noticed a few oddities that we thought might be seizures (where he just "zones out" for a few seconds) And, as anyone with a 7 year old boy knows, that is somewhat normal at that age so it was very hard to tell.
I was thinking about how the day was going to go as I drove to work this am. I was praying (as I do-- more of a conversation -- just sharing my heart with the Lord) and it went something like this. "I really hope that Kyle is seizure free today but I know that if he is not, that you are still in control. My faith in you is not dependent on this event. I know that every day people live with horrible news. Some are unable to get pregnant and have hundreds of negative pregnancy tests -- they still believe in you. If this EEG is clear, it doesn't mean that I am some special person or that I have somehow "deserved" this good news today. To be honest, I'm not sure what it means. Is it simply a blessing, the way you made Kyle? I remember getting pregnant very easily and feeling so blessed. However, if I hadn't gotten pregnant, would that have meant God was not blessing me? Do you see how this thought process is a little confusing? "
SO, when the moment was on us, the EEG done and the Dr walked into the room, I couldn't immediately read her. She said 'it was clear" and I think I just stared at her. She went on to tell me that in the 45 min EEG that if he was still having seizures it likely would have shown one. She said as early as his were discovered it is likely he's outgrown them and we don't even have to see her again unless we see a reason clinically (like if we think he is having seizures again) I CANNOT tell you how thrilled I am. I am thankful that my son doesn't have to worry about this into his teens, in college. Yes, it was a simple pill that for now could keep them at bay but I was always wondering if that drug would stop working an wondered what would happen if we couldn't find one that would work. Could he drive a car? You can imagine the way that mind pattern could have gone.
Once we got in the elevator (after taking about 3 phone calls for work in the waiting room) I leaned down and kissed Kyle on top of his head (which, BTW I don't need to bend over far anymore!! He's getting so tall) and said "Thank you Lord for a clear EEG" I asked Kyle if he knew that many people were praying about his seizure disorder and this EEG today. He looked at me so surprised and said "Really?" I shared with him about my women's group and he seemed so proud to have been the subject of their prayer. I was very happy for a moment that Kyle could be taught that the Lord is in control, listens to our prayers and answers our prayers.
So, to answer my question from my conversation with the Lord on my way to work. I am thankful for this moment in time that the Lord worked to teach Kyle about prayer. Isn't that really what He desires of us? To glorify Him-- to point others to Him--- to grow more like Him? Thank you Lord for the gift of a clear EEG and also for the gift and power of prayer. Your mercies are new EVERY morning.
The reason he was with me is that he had a follow up neurologist appointment today that was right by the facility. 2 years ago we learned that Kyle had absence seizure disorder (petite mal) He was placed on meds which controlled them right off the bat. SO much to be thankful for in that whole discovery and treatment process. Since he was seizure free on meds for 2 years we weaned him off the drug in June, waited a month and repeated his EEG today.
To be honest, I wasn't sure if he was seizure free. We hadn't witnessed any events as dramatic as 2 years ago when we knew something was wrong but we had noticed a few oddities that we thought might be seizures (where he just "zones out" for a few seconds) And, as anyone with a 7 year old boy knows, that is somewhat normal at that age so it was very hard to tell.
I was thinking about how the day was going to go as I drove to work this am. I was praying (as I do-- more of a conversation -- just sharing my heart with the Lord) and it went something like this. "I really hope that Kyle is seizure free today but I know that if he is not, that you are still in control. My faith in you is not dependent on this event. I know that every day people live with horrible news. Some are unable to get pregnant and have hundreds of negative pregnancy tests -- they still believe in you. If this EEG is clear, it doesn't mean that I am some special person or that I have somehow "deserved" this good news today. To be honest, I'm not sure what it means. Is it simply a blessing, the way you made Kyle? I remember getting pregnant very easily and feeling so blessed. However, if I hadn't gotten pregnant, would that have meant God was not blessing me? Do you see how this thought process is a little confusing? "
SO, when the moment was on us, the EEG done and the Dr walked into the room, I couldn't immediately read her. She said 'it was clear" and I think I just stared at her. She went on to tell me that in the 45 min EEG that if he was still having seizures it likely would have shown one. She said as early as his were discovered it is likely he's outgrown them and we don't even have to see her again unless we see a reason clinically (like if we think he is having seizures again) I CANNOT tell you how thrilled I am. I am thankful that my son doesn't have to worry about this into his teens, in college. Yes, it was a simple pill that for now could keep them at bay but I was always wondering if that drug would stop working an wondered what would happen if we couldn't find one that would work. Could he drive a car? You can imagine the way that mind pattern could have gone.
Once we got in the elevator (after taking about 3 phone calls for work in the waiting room) I leaned down and kissed Kyle on top of his head (which, BTW I don't need to bend over far anymore!! He's getting so tall) and said "Thank you Lord for a clear EEG" I asked Kyle if he knew that many people were praying about his seizure disorder and this EEG today. He looked at me so surprised and said "Really?" I shared with him about my women's group and he seemed so proud to have been the subject of their prayer. I was very happy for a moment that Kyle could be taught that the Lord is in control, listens to our prayers and answers our prayers.
So, to answer my question from my conversation with the Lord on my way to work. I am thankful for this moment in time that the Lord worked to teach Kyle about prayer. Isn't that really what He desires of us? To glorify Him-- to point others to Him--- to grow more like Him? Thank you Lord for the gift of a clear EEG and also for the gift and power of prayer. Your mercies are new EVERY morning.
Jul 20, 2011
2 years
Well, I haven't blogged in over 2 years. I am thinking that maybe it is time to kick this back into gear mostly for the reason that my memory of events is horrible, I'm not a scrapbooker and I haven't printed a picture of my kids in longer than I've blogged. So, I'm failing as our family historian.
2 Years-- About the time of the last blog I started looking around at houses online, found one, started looking, sold a house, bought a house, moved, Allison adn Kyle started new schools, LOVE our neighborhood, started working again at RHI and am working a little bit more (still supplemental)
So, here is to a renewed comittment for the blog... we'll see how it goes and maybe I"ll catch up on a few memories from the last 2 years as I go. :)
2 Years-- About the time of the last blog I started looking around at houses online, found one, started looking, sold a house, bought a house, moved, Allison adn Kyle started new schools, LOVE our neighborhood, started working again at RHI and am working a little bit more (still supplemental)
So, here is to a renewed comittment for the blog... we'll see how it goes and maybe I"ll catch up on a few memories from the last 2 years as I go. :)
Jun 29, 2009
New Summer Skills
I knew there would be perks to having a girl. The drama is NOT one but the attention they give to table activities like coloring is definitely a perk. Allison is very into coloring. She has recently become very good at staying in the lines and very annoyed when Kyle "scribbles". She tells him, "Just put your head down, look very carefully and stay in the lines!" Here she is doing just that!
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