At the beginning of the month, Marie underwent a series of tests at the Schmeiding Development Center. At the end of a nearly 8 hour day, the doctor's diagnosis was that she has one of the worst "cases" of combine AD/HD he has ever seen in a six year old girl. She also was diagnosed with sensory processing and auditory processing disorders. After 6 years of therapy, diet changes, schedule modifications, sensory toys and tools we came to the agreement that it was time to try medication. Will you pray with us that the medication would allow Marie to be able to focus and grow in every area of her life?
The boys kicked off the month with a Piano Festival (competition) at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith. Both boys received a Superior Rating which is the highest rating there is. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication. Both boys really enjoy playing and it shows!
This month we also finished fencing in our back yard. Lily is quite the escape artist and after chasing her hither and yon, we decided to do something permanent. She was quite diligent to check for cracks and holes after it was done. So far, so good!
We celebrated Anna's 6th birthday this month. Anna enjoys playing with her stuffed animals, singing, and dancing. She wanted a blue cake with blue frosting. Her meal choices for the day included chocolate chip muffins, a pizza lunchable, and spaghetti with meatballs. She was blessed with many wonderful gifts including skates, stuffed animals, a tea set, a swimsuit, a dress, slime, and dress up jewelry.
The following week, Governor Hutchinson sent all school kids and teachers home to work. In the following weeks, more people would be sent home to quarantine in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID 19. This didn't change our lives too much other than having Marie home and Daddy home. Daddy started working from a makeshift desk in our bedroom so that he could video call with his students and other staff. Other things that changed include the temporary cancellation of our after school activities. Anna and Marie are now doing their speech therapy via FaceTime. It is incredible how many things we can do, including church, from our home! We are very thankful that Jeff has a job he can do from home and that there has been relatively little change to our daily life.
This past week was Spring Break. We didn't get to travel as planned but still enjoyed life. We planted a garden, planted grass, put up sheet metal on our lean-to, cleaned the garage, played games and played outside. The kids enjoyed time spent in the sprinkler and biking/skating.
We concluded Spring Break celebrating Eden's 4th birthday. Eden enjoys playing dress up, playing in the sand box, and painting on her new easel. She asked for Sheriff Callie cupcakes. Her meal choices for the day included cinnamon roles, chicken nuggets, and waffles. Nana and Papa came over to celebrate with us. She received a pink scooter, sandbox toys, a dress, paint smocks to go with her new paint easel, and headphones.
One of the biggest blessings of the month was that the Anderson Family had safe passage back to America. Praise God! We look forward to spending time with them as soon as the quarantine has been lifted!
We hope that in the midst of uncertain times that you can look to the One who holds the future. Our God is Sovereign. He is not surprised by the recent events in our world nor is He ambivalent. Turn to Him, Trust in Him, and rest in Him. Let's have faith not fear!
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