Aftermath of Christmas Day

Here is it the day after Christmas and I'm wondering where did this entire year go? I have to tell you I haven't been great at blogging, but I hope this new year to do better. We had a nice surprise on 23 December. The neurologist that wanted to see Austin, our granddaughter,office called us on 23 Dec. said they had someone cancel their appointment on 24 Dec., yes Christmas Eve, and asked could we bring Austin in for that appointment at 8:45 A.M., of course I said yes! We were suppose to have kept her up until midnight, then let her sleep until 4:00 A.M. and wake her up, and keep her up, until the appointment at 9:00 A.M. We had to be there 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork. Well we couldn't keep her up until midnight, but I did wake up at 4:30 A.M. and woke her up. We did manage to keep her up until we got her to the neurologists office, were they did the EEG on her. They wanted to rule out any seizure disorder, and guess what, she didn't have any! YEA, God is Great! They managed to put the things in her hair, without us being there with her, and she did fall asleep for them, without them having to drug her up to go to sleep. The doctor then saw us about 11:30 A.M. and told us the results of the EEG he had just done on her. He took all her information and what information I could furnish him on her birth and other things of her little life, and with the test results and all, he said that she was probably having these behavior issues due to sleep deprovation. LACK OF SLEEP. Hey, I can tell you about that, you see, when she's up, I have to get up. I know I'm not a bowl of cherries in the morning when I don't get enough sleep. So he said that he will recommend another different medication than one of them she is taking for sleep, as the one she is on doesn't keep her asleep that long he said. The one he is recommending will keep her asleep longer, hoping that we can keep the CPAP machine on her she has to use, therefore she gets much needed sleep and rest. I sure hope so. It would be so nice if she would sleep in her own bed at night, and I wouldn't have to rock her, so I can sleep in my own bed at night time. While we were there at the neurologist we met a couple going through the adoption faise with the little boy they had with them. We started talking about behaviors and we happened to mention on of the RAD (reactive attachment disorder)theripist that Ausitn sees, and she was givnen that same name to take her hopefully new son to soon. We told her that the theripist comes really highly recommened, that if her soon to be son does have RAD, that the lady we are speaking of will soon help her, like she has helped us. I just hope and pray that they don't have all the behavior issues we have had with our granddaughter. But I can say one thing, we have had little Austin for 5 years now and I can see her growing up right in front of my own eyes. I didn't think she'd stay little forever, but geeze, where is the time flying. Before I know it, she'll be as grown up as Miss Emmy is! What out Tom and Becky, I'll be coming to you all for advice. Well I need to get off here and try to get my little cheurb asleep for the night. In the meantime, you all take time for your children. God put them here for us to take care of them, so do just that. God loves each of us, as we are his children. We, of course, are old enough to make the righ choices for ourselves, most of the time, so let's try to say this up coming year, we're going to make the right decision for our kids too. If not the right decision, at leaset a good choice, as they aren't old enough to do for themselves yet. God Bless each of you and when you think of others first, you've done your part to help this world head in the right direction.

What A Joy this time of year is

Hi Everyone...Isn't it funny that this time of year people seem more generous than at other times? Why is that you suppose? Do you think it may have to do with the birth of our Christ? Well I'm glad that people are generous, but I feel you should be that way all the time, not just at Christmas. I know that this is the normal time we give "presents", but people have needs all thoughout the year, not just at the holiday times. I truly believe that all people have good intentions, but even the best laid plans come to a halt sometimes. Next time your out at the store, pick up an extra can or two of food, or non-parisable items, put them in a box. Before too long you will have a nice little box of food you can give someone. That would make a nice present all the time, as we all need to eat all the time, not just during the holidays. I know, I don't mean to sound synical, but it is the time of giving and I really think we need to think more about giving all the time. Jesus is the reason for this season, and he gave his all for us. The least we can do is help our fellowmen/women/children out. If you see a good sale on meat items, pick up something and if you have a freezer put it in there, if not, see if your church has space in their freezer to put the meat items until you can give it to someone that needs it. I know I have a big freezer at home, but I still would think if I needed to use my church's freezer space, if they have some extra space, I'd put a nice chicken, ham or even a turkey in there to go along with can goods that we have in our food pantry. It is just a though, but a good one. You can't get very many meat products in a can,and if you do, they are normally so expensive for just a small bit. I would like to think that especially during this time of year, if you see games or toys on sale, pick up that extra toy, find out if your church has an "Angel Tree", put the give under the tree. I'm sure that someone would find it a new home for the holidays. We have so many children here in America, even this small one little town of Wichita, that kids need so much. Warm clothes are a must during this cold season. Pick up an extra pair of mittens, gloves or even gete the fleece and make a scarf or two, give that to the "Angel Tree". You see kids that walk to school or even to the bus stop in freezing weather without cold weather clothes each day. Just drive around in the early mornings, check out the bus stops, you'll see kids that don't have gloves, hats or even coats to wear, even shoes that fit them corretly. We can't save the entire planet, but we can do our part to help these kids, especially during a season we seem to be more "giving" than any other time of the year. If you don't want to drive out in the cold weather, check your local schools, churches, Head Starts and such, see if there are children there you can give a coat, nice warm pair of shoes that fit right, gloves, scarfs, hats, things that keep them warn to wear. Families are having it rough this year all over, but the ones of us that are lucky, not having too much of a struggle, keep in mind that our children are the future, to keep that going, we have to keep the kids going. Think about the kids that go home hungry over the weekend. Do they have enough to eat? Buy a package of goods at your local Dillon's store to put in the back pack program. This way you know the kids will have some sort of food over the weekend to eat. Free lunches and breakfasts are great, but if you don't get them on weekends or school breaks, you can imagine how hungry one can be.
I hope this isn't too depressing, but just food for thought. Just a play on words.
But think about picking up that extra can good, food item, gloves, hat, coat for a child in need. If nothing else, you can contact me here, I can find a home for your donations. I know a lot of little kids that suffer, not because their parents are not working, but they just can't get a lot of hours. These are working parents that do have jobs, but no benefits or big paying jobs. These are the people that are helping themselves and need help too. We can give to the people on the streets, yes, but aren't you willing to help someone that is helping themselves too? After all, it's not about the adults, it's all about the kids, they did not ask to be put in a position to be hungry, cold or lacking of medical needs. If their parents are doing the best they can, sometimes, that isn't good enough, that is where you come in my friend. You can call it "Pay it Forward", "Giving a helping Hand", "Picking up the pieces", what ever it is you want to call it, but most of all it is called "Human decency", being kind to our fellow mankind. Jesus would be so proud of the way we act this time of year,after all he was the one that started giving in the beginning anyway. He was the one that gave first. He is the one that will always keep giving. Trust in the Lord, and he will be there for you always.
Teach your kids to pray, be kind to each other and most of all, love the Lord.
God Bless each one of you.

Hi everyone! I just wished my dear friend, Tom a very happy birthday today. I didn't get to see him, but I'll give him a call tomorrow. I had some erands to do today, so I was too pressed for time. I'll have some extra time tomorrow and will call him up. DO you hear that my dear friend Tom?? I know that you put others ahead of yourself. You have a wonderful family and I wish that things wouldn't be so rough at times. I've been having some problems myself. I had a severe sort throat this past Sunday. I didn't even go teach my children's church class. Thank God, I got a lady to teach the kids for me Sunday. Wanda is such a great person. She'll do what she can and not complain, just work until the job is done. She is such a joy to be around. I got the results back from my granddaughter's neuropsychologist work-up. The scores jumped around so much they doctor has no idea why. The doctor, Dr. Trevor Patton, said he's really concerned about Austin. The doctor had tears in his eys when he was taking about the results on Austin's work-up. He said that the scores he saw on her results was not what he expected. He said they jumped from about 2 yrs. old up to being a 15 (fifteen) year old. One of the scores he's seen was lower than he has ever seen. The score he's saw before was about a 56 and Austin's was a 42! He said this type of score is mostly seen in brain damaged children. He said that was the lowest he's ever seen that score, and that was with brain damaged children. He said that she can speak like she's 10 years old, but what she receives is the problem. She receives information like she was 1 yr. 9 months old child. She can speak very well, but it is what she gathers in her hearing process. So given that, we have to find a doctor that will do a sleep study with an EEG. HE wants to rule out any seizurre activites. He said that her sleep apnea could be causing her to have all these weird problems on her evaluation. I know that it all ranges from 1 yr. 9 months up to 15 years old. That is a big jump for anyone, from almost 2 to 15 yr. old. He said that he thinks it is a medical problem. He wants a complete blood work-up on her to include metobolic testing. He said if she tells us she is seeing bees, flies and such, she probable is seeing these types of things. It is scary to think she is seeing these types of things, but if she is, they need to find out the reason why. She still screams at us and throws a big tantrum when she can't get her way or wants something. I just pray that they will find out what is going on with her. Let the Lord heal her and comfort her each and every day. I know that Austin is one cute little smart girl, but she does have other issues that rally need to be takend care of. So if anyone has an extra prayer tonight and tomorrow, please pray for Austin to find out what is going on with her and let her be healed.
Thank you Lord for allowing Austin to live with us. My wonderful husband, Craig and I just love her so much. We'd do anything necesary in order for her to get well. We will continue to pray that she is healed soon and will be the strong and sweet little girl she has always been. Thank you God.
Mollie