Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Gus and the rest of us


The rest of us.... The kids are doing well in school, each absorbed in the different subjects they are studying. With all of the appointments I have to go to, we don't do much else besides school when I'm around. When I'm gone, they often do pottery, drawing class, guitar practice, read and other fun activities.

Ian enjoys the stretching of higher education. He is being introduced to Algebra, basic Chemistry, and Physics. However, his main love is still reading and sword fighting with George.

George has a growing interest in woodworking. We hope to get some practical lessons soon. As always, his culinary skills are fantastic and improving as he and Ian take over the dinners. He mostly enjoys spending his time reading and making food.

Rose at the grand age of 7, is beginning her apprenticeship in the kitchen but her favorite pastime is still fashion designing. She really enjoys drawing all sorts of fancy dresses for me...some covered in diamonds.

Fergus is learning to grab toys, make choices, and tell us what he wants. He is happier and happier the more we ask what he wants to do.

Molly is learning to not attack everything or everyone. She gladly takes the toys away from Gus and seeks after stray pencils.

Saturday, September 25, 2010

waking up


Over the past few weeks, Gus has gone through the process of weaning from his seizure medication. It is as if he has been waking up.
He quickly looks at us, laughs a little bit sooner, and understands what we ask him.
The strength in his neck has increased dramatically and he now loves to roll on the floor.
His ability to sit up is improving and he is moving his legs more, too.
His eating habits have gotten better and he now is starting to drink more.
This past month has been really busy. Lack of sleep and busyness causes me to be more forgetful to pray...but God is so faithful and continues to bless us. As it has before, it feels now that God is graciously restoring more of Gus back to us.

NO MORE SEIZURE MEDICATION!!! YIPPEE!!!!!!!!!!

"Let the little children come to me" ~Jesus

He took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them. ~Mark 10:16, speaking of Jesus