Five is a magical age. It can be full of bliss, endless possibility, and simplistic joys. All of Grace's magic is embodied in that precious smile and her shining eyes. So, to see those little eyes dulled by potent medicine and her energies usurped by this illness it difficult. Grace's life still contains magic, just dilluted a bit by her realities. She has had a few hard days. She wants so badly to do so many things, but her mind is far more energized than her body. Thursday was picture day. She wanted to go, but couldn't muster the energy to leave bed in the morning. JR is an optimist and very proactive. So that she wouldn't be so sad about missing pictures, he phoned the photo company, took a few pictures-and made sure she would have a Kindergarten picture. Today was one of the harder days. She was angry, and refused to even try to go to school. It leaves us wondering just exactly what we should be doing. When should we push and insist that she try things? When should we just relax and let her find her way? We want so badly just to do things right for her. I think the unknown is the challenge. But, we continue to believe that we are never left without divine assistance. Maybe, at the end of all this, we will understand the gift of childhood a little better. Maybe we will understand that life is more about the pleasure of small moments, discovery, kindness, and relationships. Grace, Tanner, and Eva are teaching us small lessons daily and for that we are grateful!Monday, September 29, 2008
Picture Day
Five is a magical age. It can be full of bliss, endless possibility, and simplistic joys. All of Grace's magic is embodied in that precious smile and her shining eyes. So, to see those little eyes dulled by potent medicine and her energies usurped by this illness it difficult. Grace's life still contains magic, just dilluted a bit by her realities. She has had a few hard days. She wants so badly to do so many things, but her mind is far more energized than her body. Thursday was picture day. She wanted to go, but couldn't muster the energy to leave bed in the morning. JR is an optimist and very proactive. So that she wouldn't be so sad about missing pictures, he phoned the photo company, took a few pictures-and made sure she would have a Kindergarten picture. Today was one of the harder days. She was angry, and refused to even try to go to school. It leaves us wondering just exactly what we should be doing. When should we push and insist that she try things? When should we just relax and let her find her way? We want so badly just to do things right for her. I think the unknown is the challenge. But, we continue to believe that we are never left without divine assistance. Maybe, at the end of all this, we will understand the gift of childhood a little better. Maybe we will understand that life is more about the pleasure of small moments, discovery, kindness, and relationships. Grace, Tanner, and Eva are teaching us small lessons daily and for that we are grateful!
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She looks lovely in her Kindergarten picture. That's the beauty of having a photographer in the house, I guess. You guys are doing just great. I am sure each day is it's own challenge, and it sounds like things will just keep moving up and down, but you are so right to look at the positive as much as possible. This challenge will make your awesome family EVEN BETTER.
We love you guys!
Beautiful Grace. I dont know what to say, everything you write is so beautiful and heart felt. I;m just so sorry about Grace's illness, but I copy what Jen said, it can only get better and hopefully that heppens sooner than later! I love the kindergarten picture!!
Isn't she the cutest... even at her worst! I love the photo... and I don't envy the difficulty with knowing when to deal with trouble behavior, and letting it go because she is just not up to par. You are the best mother I know... and I would be asking YOUR advice if I were in your shoes!!! You definitely will do the perfect job.
OH....WOW!!!! What a beautiful grown up girl!!! If there are any extra pictures we would like one!! You are all doing so fantastic and we are extremely happy for everybody. Keep up the excellent job of following your heart, instinct, and intuition. You'll find the answers when you dig deep. Hopefully the answers will reveal themselves before you reach China. Love Ya! OXOXOXOX
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