Those of you who have followed my blog for quite a while know of the very difficult adjustment Eliza had as she moved into her new life with us.
I think the change was enormous for her, and learning the language has been a significant struggle for her as well.
For months I felt […] Read more…
Birthday Pictures
One of the incredible blessings my parents have given our family is a history of Sunday dinners at their house.
My mother prepares a lovely dinner, and we all just enjoy each other.
Here are a few pictures of the day we celebrated Evan’s and my birthdays at their house.
Happy Birthday Son
Seventeen years ago today I gave birth to my son, Evan, on my birthday.
And bar none, he was the best birthday present I have ever received.
When my obstetrician found out I was delivering Evan on my birthday, he exclaimed, “Oh no, you’ll never have another birthday!”
But he was so wrong. […] Read more…
Amazed
I’m just amazed at how much progress Eliza has made since we brought her home in September.
She has solidly claimed her spot amongst the children,
And grandchildren.
She has become my house helper. She loves to organize and keep the house neat. Here she is organizing my container cupboard.
She is by my side all day long ready […] Read more…
More Mother’s Day Pictures
Pictures Of Mother’s Day
Feeling Normal Again
Evangeline came home from the hospital a week and a half ago, and I finally am beginning to feel like myself again.
She made the adjustment amazingly well.
We are all so thankful to have her home again.
Sophia is especially happy to have her sister back.
Their pretty pink room is alive […] Read more…
She’s Home!
Today Evangeline came home.
It took three rather large wagon loads to the car to empty her room.
And we had quite a few very special people we had to say goodbye to.
But now we’re home,
and so very blessed to be all together under the same roof again.
Blessings!
Another Chapter Draws To A Close
Evangeline is coming home!
She will come home today on a day pass, and providing everything goes well, she’ll be coming home on Tuesday.
Then we begin a new phase in our lives of transitions and recovery.
I don’t yet know all of the details, but I do know she will begin physical therapy on […] Read more…
David And Olivia
I took these pictures on Sunday on the way home from church. They were just taken with my iPhone, but I think they came out so clear and show the kids beautiful blue eyes.
Just thought I’d share.
Mark had run in to the market to get some things for lunch, and I was in the […] Read more…
