February 12th...

Well, on the 9th (Thursday) Erik turned 2! Can't believe by baby is 2... How fast these 2 years have flown!! We had a nice day at home... Playing in the snow! Just the day before we were outside in short sleeves... But on the 9th, we had snow! Was crazy!
On Friday the 10th, mom B. Picked up the girls and she had them over to spend the night. That evening, Matt stayed with Dustin and Erik while Van and I ran out for a much needed hair cut. Followed by a little shopping at Target.
Saturday, the 11th was busy. Amanda and her boys came over for breakfast, and mom brought the girls home and we all celebrated Erik's b-day. We let the kids go crazy, had coffee and worked on the candy puzzle we started several days prior.  Then in the evening, Mark and Mia came over and brought chili for dinner. We had not seen them in a long time. So that was fun!
Sunday, today, the 12th. We made it to church... Almost on time. Then came home and made spaghetti and meatballs for dinner. Then I worked on the puzzle for a bit while Matt went to the gym. Then clean up and small group. Then clean up again. Lol.
So blessed to have such a nice place to host people! Matt really did an awesome job picking this place out!
Tomorrow we plan to meet with the special ed guy from Antietam township... So I'm curious how that is gonna go. Hoping/praying that he is open to working with homeschoolers!
Well, that's it for now. :)

February 8th...

Today I feel...
Well, I honestly do not know how to describe it. This morning was great! Got up on time, did Bible time with kids, got to therapy on time, Van behaved and is doing well, came home to make lunch and let the kids play out side... Beautiful day! Then at 1:30 I took off with Van for another Easter Seals appointment to meet with a neurologist. This was to discuss the two seizures that Van has had over the last 6 months. And wham... When he gave him a "clinical diagnosis" of epilepsy... I believe the world started spinning. I figured he would just tell me to keep an eye on him and check back in again in like 6mo.... No, he instead strongly suggested that we put him on anti-seizure meds right away.
I do not even know what to do. What is the right answer? I'm so sad and tired!
Came home and decided to ignore all chores and start the 1000 piece puzzle that Dustin got from Hobby Lobby last night.
So thankful that Dad B. Offered to bring a pizza. I didn't feel like cooking or even ordering take-out.
I feel so drained. I need wisdom to know what to do!

February 7th...

Well... I start with today. Had a meeting with Easter Seals. Van needs a new brace again. They got the wrong x-rays so I'm not sure how his hips are doing, but they will tell us when they know. Then he had a Valentine party at the BCIU with his group class. His friends are Aubrey, Jack, and Ben. His teachers are Miss Steph and Miss Marina. He loves that class! Then tonight we went as a family to Hobby Lobby and then dinner at Panera. Such a fun time!

Last week was a rough one! Last Tuesday Erik got sick. So I kept Van home on Wednesday. By Thursday night, Van, Kitkat and I were all very sick with the puke bug. We were in bed all day Friday and Saturday was not a fun day. I had a pounding headache all day. By Sunday i was feeling almost human again. And by yesterday I was finally eating almost normal again. I'm praying that no one else gets it!!!

Tomorrow Van and I have speech class together and then at 2pm we have another appointment at Easter Seals to talk to the neurologist about the 2 seizures he had. We are praying for wisdom and understanding. This journey has been unsettling and nerve-wracking for sure. I'm thankful we have a God we can rely on, trust in, and find comfort in!

I've been reading the Bible to the kids almost every morning. I Love it. I believe it is changing us. I've also been reading Little Pilgrims Progress. What a great book to read with the kids.

Well... That is all the update I have for now.