I gave birth to such a trouble-maker.
He causes such problems for me. BIG problems. Should one person really be this cute? I mean, seriously...how in the world am I supposed to choose my favorite school picture?I suppose I'll have to resort to last year's solution and order both! (Stop... Did you click the link? Can you believe how much he has grown?)
On a more serious note, will you please pray for my precious little boy? I promise to go into more specifics as soon as I have them, but for now I'll just say this: There is some concern that Jack's language development is not where it should be. His speech and pronunciation are great (he is extremely verbal - wonder where he gets that?), but it is the ability to receive, process and respond to information properly that is the concern. We are in the process of working with his school to have him evaluated further at which time we will determine if he needs any type of therapy. Phillip and I are trying to think positively and not allow Satan to cloud our vision of what is truly important here - Jack. Words like developmental delay, learning disability and even autism spring to my mind and cause anxiety and fear in my heart. I know that the devil wants to immobilize me with fear of the unknown to keep me from being the mom God created me to be. He wants me to think only of the potential negative outcomes rather than focus on the perfect plan God has prepared for Jack's life and our family. But my God has conquered fear, and I want to walk in that, minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day. The one truth for me is that no matter the outcome of the evaluation - Jack is my boy. Our boy. Our handsome, funny, loving, kind, friendly, joyful, compassionate, smart, perfect little boy and I wouldn't change him in any way. Not one single, solitary way. Please pray that we will be able to keep that perspective, no matter what happens, and that Satan will not steal the joy we have in Christ or in the gift of our son.
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend - we sure plan to - and I truly appreciate your prayers!
Posted By Mary Alice at 2:34 PM
9 Comments:
So I tried calling you right after reading this and SURPRISE you didn't answer!! I know this has to be an unceertain time while you wait to hear what they think could be causing these 'problems' for Jack. Take peace in God and know that he'll be okay...a little delay never hurt anybody too badly:)
His pictures are precious...you'll probably order both anyway but I like the first one
The pictures are precious! And I will be praying for Jack. Jordan had to have speech therapy from age 2-3. We went to individual therapy once a week and a group therapy class once a week. I know how scary it sounded when we first started. If you need anything or have any questions, please call me! It worked wonders for him. Talk to you later.
Sweet Mary Alice,
I "walked in your shoes" about 9 years ago when Kara's teacher met with Greg and me about her reading skills. It was like you said: "the devil wants to immobilize you with the fear of the unknown..." We found out that she has a somewhat quirky form of dislexia. That was not in MY plan for my baby girl at all! How blessed we are to live where we do ~ in a place where the needs of our children (and ours!) can be met from caring, loving people. Kara is now a sophomore in high school and is making A's and taking honors classes!!! Praise God! :) And the thing is- if she was barely getting by in school, I would not love her any less. She is My Kara, and Jack is Your Jack!!!
Please let me add: I think you need to order both proofs like you did last year. They are AdOrAbLe!
I love you!
gweelie
ps. where are the 30 mums????
tried to call you a couple of times but that hubby of yours does a good job screening. hope the weekend goes well. talk when you get back.
mk
Jack is absolutely precious!! Nothing is wrong with ordering both!
My heart aches for your uncertainties and your questions about what may or may not be going on with your sweet boy. I admire and applaud your honesty. God has made and will continue to make Jack exactly who he needs to be....which is exactly the same little boy that you have fallen in love with. May God give you peace through this. I'll be praying for you.
I'm having the same dilemma with school pictures myself... I'll be in prayer about Jack. Every child learns in a different way and at a different time. Hang in there, friend!
We've talked & you know how I feel on all of this...you all will make it through with flying colors!! I hope you have a great weekend in Alabama..I expect to see lots of pictures when you get back!!
Through good & bad....love you!!!
You know I love you, girlie. Just remember that Jack will still be 'Jack' no matter what. Still, I'm on my knees for you!
the bad news is that they tell you these things at such an early age (and provoke worry). the good news is that they tell you these things at such an early age so they can help them work through it! i'm praying for you guys, & hope that everything works out just fine.
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