Long time - no post

Several months ago, I sat here typing wondering if there was any hope. Appointment, after appointment for Matt seemed to go no where. Then came the let down of no SSI for now until we win. Then more tests, another EEG, this time it was 72 hours long and with the same result...NOTHING IS SHOWING UP.

But, here is the hope that I have found. My husband is able to walk, speak, see and hear and for that I am eternal grateful. I have two girls who are my light. One child is laid back and very sweet. She has such a happy and innocent feel to her. The other child, well, she keeps me on the go. She is my girlie girl who lets no one take advantage of her. Both of their personalities are exactly what I need in this crazy mixed up world.

Since my post in January, I have had to say good bye to my favorite uncle in the entire world. My uncle Benny died and I miss him. I miss the fact that he will not be with us for another Christmas Eve dinner, I miss him calling my Grandmother while we are there visiting. I'll miss the "hello Nicole" that only he could give. Uncle Benny, I miss you, I hope you know that.

What else? Matt spent a couple of days in the hospital in March and I learned something while he was gone. My life would be plain and empty without him. I missed his hugs and his reassurance that we're going to be ok, that he will be ok.

Faith is close to rounding out Kindergarten. Today will be one week until her 6th birthday. Yes, my baby turns 6 next Sunday, April 27th. Since September, she has learned all of the letters of the alphabet, 40 site words, numbers, counting money, etc, etc, etc. She simply amazes me. In late August when her teacher had to do an evaluation on her for the State she knew 2 letters. By October when the same test was re administered, she knew every one! Her teacher said that she approached her desk and said "have you ever known a child like me"? To which she replied "no, I really haven't". She did attend a tutoring session until December and then went back in February and it just ended. It wasn't' that she needed it but it gave her the upper hand for Kindergarten. As of now, she is reading at a mid-first grade level. Can you believe that? She also earned the highest award a Kindergarten student can get at her school, the Platinum award. She met and/or exceeded all of the goals set at the beginning of the year. I cried like a fool but it just felt so good to see how far she'd come.

Lauren will finish up her Mother's Morning Out class in May. We have watched our shy little girl emerge. You know the saying "I am woman, hear me roar"? Well, that is what she did and roar loud and clear she has. She has learned a lot from watching Faith with her homework and will go in next year with a clear advantage over as to when Faith started out this year. She is still all about dressing up and being a princess. My sweet Lauren will turn 5 in June. Where did the last 5 years go? She wants to play T-ball again this summer so we're watching for the information to be posted so that we can sign her up.

I'll try to post some new photos for our family and friends in other areas. Have a good week!