Outdoor fun

So even though we had lots of wonderful rain this week, we were able to spend lots of time outdoors. Morgan was happy to run up and down her ramp, go from swing to swing, and run around the yard. Thankfully, she has been pretty happy at home. Our prayer is that she will also be happy when we take her places, like church or traveling in the car. This is is the last week of school, but Morgan will start summer school the second week of June. She will go three days a week, half days, for six weeks of the summer. She will get to do her summer school in Burnet. Also, she should be getting her behavioral therapy hopefully some time this summer. They said there is only one person ahead of her on the list. Also, we continue to be very thankful for our nurse. Morgan just qualified for six more months of nursing care. We found out last week, that because she is no longer having seizures, she could lose nursing care. However, she could qualify for attendant/aid care, just not skilled nursing. There are no worries here, for The Lord has always provided!

Fun outdoors

Better behavior!

Lots of prayers and lots of discipline have really helped our girl! Great is the peace of thy children. The joy of The Lord is her strength. Per the teachers: she has been calmer at school, not needing her sensory weights or helmet. Praise God! At home and at school, we have all been very consistent with the discipline. She gets time outs for all inappropriate behavior, such as climbing on furniture, hitting, or throwing her cup. She understands "no" and will even stop what she's doing when told, although still trying to test at times. She is really communicating what she wants. She has led me to her bed when she is tired and led us in the house when she is hungry. We rejoice in every little improvement!!

Snuggles for Mother's Day

I had a Mother's Day I will always remember. It was special because Morgan snuggled and rocked with me! I pulled her to me in the rocking chair and instead of trying to move about and get away, she sat with me and actually snuggled! She then fell asleep in my arms for about 20 minutes. It was great to get to hold her. And how special that she did this on Mother's Day! Then yesterday, we had a very good visit with the lady from ABA services who came to assess Morgan to determine just how much of the therapy she needs. The lady was very positive and encouraging. She said she could see the potential in Morgan and that she was trying to communicate. It's just frustrating for her now because she knows what she wants but can't always have it. The lady told us that they would work on whatever daily activities we needed to help Morgan be more independent and make our lives easier. They will also be going up to the school to work with her. The lady also told us that Morgan most likely would be a good candidate for a talker communication device that she can use to help say what she wants. I was very encouraged by all the lady had to say. She kept saying how Morgan was just going to keep on progressing, now that the seizures aren't holding her back! We continue to thank The Lord for all He has provided. He has taken care of Morgan every step of the way!

Peacefulness

Yes peacefulness is what we are praying for Morgan. We are praying that she is filled with joy, peace, and a calm spirit. Actually her moods have been a little better at home. We have seen less tantrums from making transitions. We just have to get her to stop hitting and banging her head. We are going to try the ankle weights again to give her some sensory input. We are getting closer to getting the ABA services. A lady is coming out next week for one final assessment to determine how much of the services she needs. I am praying she will get as much as possible. Thank you all for your continued prayers for Morgan. We really feel the strength The Lord gives us on a daily basis. He not only is healing Morgan but is healing us as well. We are able to look forward with joy and are healed of all the sadness we once had. God is so good! With Him, nothing is impossible!