Let's start with Chad getting a wonderful new job that affords for me to stay home with Joshua. I do still work with Med Maps, but is very limited and only from home. This has been an answered prayer and huge blessing. Chad's work schedule is fabulous, he is off 3 days per week. This allows so much family time; and golf. Although, we do not anticipate that schedule to last, we have certainly enjoyed having him home so much.
We spent 1,000's of miles to see the best doctors in the country to get a million questions answered for Tharrin's health. He is stable and healthier than he has been in a long time. He turned 16, he is driving and working. Tharrin has enjoyed playing basketball and is well enough to do so. He is a remarkable young man and we are so blessed to call him son. He even had a girl over to the house recently, they are just talking! Don't tell him I'm writing about that! hahahaha!!!
Joshua's health gave us a few scares, his liver is damaged and he underwent a liver biopsy. He continues to attend OT and Feeding therapy each week, and is improving. He is potty trained (hip hip hooray), he communicates exceptionally well, and he was approved for homebound through the school system. He tested above average for his age, which is a huge accomplishment considering all he has been through. Joshua can work a cellphone like a true professional, he may know more about it than we do. He enjoyed trick or treating this year at Grammy and Poppie's, he pretended to be a ghost the entire Halloween season, he unwrapped everyone's Christmas presents, he tells us "sweet dreams" at bedtime and says "I wuv you". He still loves to cuddle before bed!
Tavis is alive, that is a celebration in itself. He gave us a few heart attacks with his wild side, but hopefully he is calming his jets a bit. I can't even believe he is 22 years old, I don't think he believes it either. He really isn't trying to adult just yet. He is working with his dad, and in decision mode as to what is next for him.
Austin is a senior in high school, wow I can't believe it. Austin is so chill!
We got a new puppy this year, which is a real miracle. We purchased a new vehicle as well.
Seems each year is getting better and better, we are so blessed in so many ways. God has been so good to us, He continues to guide our path and protect our steps.
Each year I try to set goals for the next year, after much thought I know exactly what this coming year will consist of.
1. Attend church more regularly (this has been hard for us since Joshua can't be exposed to public)
2. Spend less time on social media and on my phone
3. Volunteer to teach a bible study for a women's sober living house
4. Spend more time in the Word of God
5. Maintain healthy eating, exercise, and weight (no yo yo dieting)
Hope each and everyone of my friends and family enjoy the new year. God Bless!
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