We had had several long and hard days! It was 10:30 p.m. and my seeker was tossing and turning and NOT going to sleep. I was tired and impatient. Honestly, I felt like I was about to lose my ever loving mind. After being kicked for what felt like the thousandth time, I handed Jackson the iPad and went to the other room to cry! John was out of town on a business trip and would be gone for another three days. Jackson and I had taken a trip to Texas to visit my parents and in that moment I was Continue Reading
Five Things About Sensory Processing Disorder
Recently a friend from college messaged me on Facebook because her son is about to be evaluated for Sensory Processing Disorder. She asked, What should I expect as we go down this path? Sensory Processing Disorder is the inability to use information received through the senses in order to function smoothly in daily life. It’s an umbrella term to cover a variety of neurological disabilities. The brain cannot do its most important job of organizing sensory messages. The inability to function Continue Reading
Ten Things I Learned In February
1. Sometimes You Just Need to Sing It Out in the Kitchen Whether it's worship or an old country song from childhood, turning up the music just makes you feel better! This month I've turned up the tunes after a bad day. I've lifted my voice in praise after being overcome by His goodness. Nothing can describe how I feel more than the perfect song. 2. Some Surprising Numbers As I prepared our tax documents I discovered Jackson had 123 therapy appointments in 2015, which meant I drove Continue Reading
You’re The Mom of A Sensory Kid When…
You roam the aisles of the grocery store and have NO IDEA what to buy because your kid lives on PB&J. You're making (what feels like) your 1,157 peanut butter sandwich this week. You throw another uneaten meal away. You walk into the living room to find your kid standing on the coffee table in his undies. You would pay someone $1,000 to give your child a haircut. You and your child end up in tears trying to get through a haircut. You have a drawer full of compression Continue Reading
A Deeper Dependence
Life as a special needs parent is full of ups and downs and twists and turns. We've had our share this week. On Tuesday we had a successful meeting with school officials. Sometimes it's a challenge getting teachers and administrators to understand the effect Sensory Processing Disorder has on kids in the classroom. These struggles can look like bad behavior when it's really not. During our meeting this week, God answered prayers and worked out details. The school occupational therapist Continue Reading