I am so thankful for good reports from audiologists.
Lauren went to get her hearing tested with her aids in to see if they are working. Praise the Lord, she is hearing at a normal level with the hearing aids in. She can hear just like any other average three year old. That means the hearing aids are doing their job. For that, I am very thankful! Now we can focus on language knowing that she can hear. It's only a matter of time before I look back on this blog and wonder when she will ever stop talking. If she's anything like me, Verizon will be very happy.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Would You Rather
Would you rather:
Fall down every time you took ten steps,
or
Go temporarily blind every 30 minutes?
Fall down every time you took ten steps,
or
Go temporarily blind every 30 minutes?
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Tell the Truth Tuesday
The truth of the matter is that I am absolutely terrified that Lauren will be kidnapped. I know, pretty morbid, but still a pathological fear. I think I know where this fear began to take hold and grow. When I first moved down to Shelby almost ten years ago, I taught third grade. In my class there was a wonderful student named Asha Degree. She was smart, friendly, caring, and pretty much a great kid. That whole class meant a lot to me because they were the first class I ever taught. I can still remember their names. They will always hold a special place in my heart.
The next year all those students moved up to fourth grade. Then the worst thing happened. Asha Degree went missing on Valentine's Day. They have never found anything except her bookbag. I think living through that and seeing first hand how much it affects everyone around you, changes your perspective a bit. I can still feel the helplessness of not being able to do anything to make it better. I remember seeing the look in her mom's eyes and the sadness in her brother's face. I will never forget the days and weeks surrounding the search effort.
Now, I have a kid of my own and know how fast something like that could happen. It only takes a second. I am not going to be a parent that doesn't let Lauren do anything because I am afraid of it happening. I just know that I struggle with keeping myself in check. Once you are that close to that type of tragedy, it's bound to affect you a little.
The next year all those students moved up to fourth grade. Then the worst thing happened. Asha Degree went missing on Valentine's Day. They have never found anything except her bookbag. I think living through that and seeing first hand how much it affects everyone around you, changes your perspective a bit. I can still feel the helplessness of not being able to do anything to make it better. I remember seeing the look in her mom's eyes and the sadness in her brother's face. I will never forget the days and weeks surrounding the search effort.
Now, I have a kid of my own and know how fast something like that could happen. It only takes a second. I am not going to be a parent that doesn't let Lauren do anything because I am afraid of it happening. I just know that I struggle with keeping myself in check. Once you are that close to that type of tragedy, it's bound to affect you a little.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Fun Facts Friday
I came across this website: funfunnyfacts.com and got some great random facts for you to ponder over the weekend. Enjoy!
1) Babies are born without kneecaps. They don't appear until the child reaches 2-6 years of age.
2) A sneeze travels out of your mouth at over 100 mph.
3) The average bed is home to over 6 million dust mites.
4) No president of the United States was ever an only child.
5) Mosquitoes have 47 teeth.
6) The man who played the voice of Bugs Bunny is allergic to carrots.
1) Babies are born without kneecaps. They don't appear until the child reaches 2-6 years of age.
2) A sneeze travels out of your mouth at over 100 mph.
3) The average bed is home to over 6 million dust mites.
4) No president of the United States was ever an only child.
5) Mosquitoes have 47 teeth.
6) The man who played the voice of Bugs Bunny is allergic to carrots.
Thankful Thursday
I am thankful for the fact that Ty's company just laid-off 22 people today and Ty was NOT one of them. Praise the Lord! Thank you Jesus for jobs!
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Would You Rather...
Would you rather give away a prized possession everytime you had a mean thought about someone,
or
Yell profanities everytime someone said the word "open"?
or
Yell profanities everytime someone said the word "open"?
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Tell the Truth Tuesday
I am going to start with a light-hearted Tell the Truth. Seeing as though I need to leave the house in five minutes or I am going to be late for work, I better make it quick.
The truth is that Lauren has the smelliest feet in the world. I'm talking peel the paint, burn your nose hair smelly. I hope it is because of the brace she wears and not genetics. Otherwise, all of you should by some stock in Odor Eaters. I have a feeling we will single-handedly be supporting that company.
The truth is that Lauren has the smelliest feet in the world. I'm talking peel the paint, burn your nose hair smelly. I hope it is because of the brace she wears and not genetics. Otherwise, all of you should by some stock in Odor Eaters. I have a feeling we will single-handedly be supporting that company.
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