3/18/13 - Continued Thanksgiving

I always said I was thankful the Lord did not lay on my heart the desire to homeschool when I had 3 little boys at home. However, at times it feels like an intense version of it with Alexandra. It continues to be exciting as she discovers new language. We saw the movie Lincoln today, and I incorporated some of the details into our speech time. The understanding of things that were out of reach a few months ago is so rewarding. We also discussed the difference between the city and the country. She really got excited about that. She is more of a city gal because she loves to go, go, go,, and be in the midst of a lot of activity. She doesn't want to miss anything. It is like being asleep most of your life and then waking up one day and realizing the world is a very noisy place. Instead of being afraid or overwhelmed, she is soaking it up and cannot get enough.

This weekend Alexandra attended a dinner with us. We were sitting around the table talking, and she wanted to be part of the conversation. Admittedly, some of the things she said were topics we've heard many times before, but others were new and interesting--spring break plans, running a race this coming April, wanting to hear the sound tubing makes in the lake July 4th, and her birthday this summer. I still tend to interpret for her just in case others don't understand her speech, but improvement was once again evident. I hope you don't get tired of me saying that because it is truly a miracle. When your child has a disability small steps are so monumental. Another day, continued Thanksgiving......

How can I say thanks for the things 

You have done for me? 

Things so undeserved yet you gave 

To prove your love for me 

The voices of a million angels 

Could not express my gratitude 

All that I am, and ever hope to be 

I owe it all to thee 

To God be the glory, to God be the glory 

To God be the glory for the things he has done 

With his blood he has saved me 

With his power he has raised me 

To God be the glory for the things he has done 

Just let me live my life and 

Let it be pleasing Lord to thee 

And if I gain any praise, let it go to calvary 

With his blood he has saved me 

With his power he has rasied me 

To God be the glory for the things he has done

My Tribute by Andrea Crouch....sung at our wedding 32+ years ago,