Last week I told a friend and my counselor that I'd choose Apraxia over the other diagnosis any day. Don't get me wrong, Apraxia hasn't been a piece of cake, but Jackson is finally stringing words together and can find ways to get his point across even when he can't find the words. But Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) trickles into every area of our lives. Its effects are as far reaching as the newborn days when we thought all the screaming was colic induced. Now we know it was more Continue Reading
When You’re Weary
Life with Apraxia is a marathon (not a sprint). Jackson's been in speech therapy since he was 18-months-old (he will be four in December) and it wasn't until August that we really started seeing big strides in his speech. God promises that our lives will produce fruit when we entrust our stories to Him. But the process can be messy. Jackson's speech has improved tremendously, but this is reality: we're on a difficult road and there's not an end in sight. October was a hard month for Continue Reading
Ten Things I Learned In October
1. It's Time to Start Writing Again I took a much needed blogging break this summer. I felt God asking me to take a step back and really evaluate my motives for writing. I've discovered He's calling me to a small, yet impactful life as a writer. I learned a lot during my writing sabbatical. It's finally time to come back to this place and share our story in hopes that it always points my readers to Christ. It probably won't look the same as it once did, but I"m eager to write again and I Continue Reading
Small Not Insignificant
I was driving home from Jackson's speech therapy appointment when the idea hit me. There was no burning bush or talking donkey, but I knew it was God prompting. I had always wanted to write a children's book but I hadn't thought about that dream in a long time; until that day in the car when I heard Him whisper, write a book about a little boy on a journey to find his voice. My son, Jackson, has a speech disorder called Apraxia. He knows what he wants to say, but simply can't. His brain Continue Reading
Seven Things I Learned in September
1. The Power of A Horse Tuesday's have become our favorite day! Jackson goes to Equine Therapy and boy does he love getting on that horse. I can’t explain the joy I feel watching him ride. I’ve cried during both sessions because I’m so overcome with gratitude. God has provided just the right therapists and so many amazing opportunities for Jackson. I’ve never seen Jackson’s words flow so freely as they do when he’s on that horse. And that sure makes my heart happy! 2. How Much I Have Continue Reading