Fall Fun

Hearing 1 Year!

William has been hearing for 1 year today! There are so many new things he is doing and, truly, I will eventually post video of some of his cute sayings when all of the sickness subsides. For now, we put together this video of some of his trials and triumphs over the last year. Be sure to let us know what you think.

I posted the video in the sidebar under "1 Year Hearing." However, if you would prefer to watch it with captions to the song, click on this link:

http://www.overstream.net/view.php?oid=amu8i7s9lza3

"I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well." Psalm 139:14

The Season is Upon Us

Our little guy is very ill right now. His breathing is labored and he is still pretty lethargic. We upped his breathing treatments and today has actually been a bit better. I think we are starting to see some improvements, but we still covet your prayers. Thank you.

"Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord." James 5:14

Cochlear's Nucleus 5

No, I haven't disappeared from the blogging world. With all of our new therapies, I've just been too busy to post lately. I'll update more on all of that at a later time, but for now I have some exciting news: William got his new processors today! He is part of a test study for Cochlear's new Nucleus 5 which, by the way, is absolutely amazing!

The headpiece is so thin and lightweight that he is able to wear it without all of the Babyworn accessories (i.e., cords and clips worn on his shoulders). And he loves it! I love it, too! Especially the remote control! I can control everything from the remote without ever having to take the processor off his ear - volume, program, alarms, troubleshooting, and SO much more!

William also really likes the remote control! Hmmm, I'll have to keep it put away!

And, possibly one of the best features: with it's IP44 protection rating (the only one in the industry, by the way) we don't even have to worry about water so much! So tonight he took his first bath...

...with sound, that is! And of course, sharks are MUCH more interesting when you can hear the tail fin flapping! Very exciting!

"O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of praise." Psalm 47:1

Birthday Thoughts

Last week I celebrated another birthday. Since my OB kindly tells me I am an "older pregnant woman," I'll leave age to your imagination. I haven't been feeling very well lately, so the children were a little disappointed on my birthday. I didn't even feel like eating dinner, much less cake. However, we did have a wonderful dinner and cake a day or two after my birthday, which was very nice.
I have so many things to be thankful for. I am thankful for my wonderful children and that God is continuing to bless us. I am thankful for a husband who is a faithful companion, hard worker, righteous servant of the LORD...my best friend. I am thankful for his leadership in our home, for his unselfish love for me and our children, and for a united vision for our family. I am thankful for children (yes, teenagers, too) who love the LORD and desire to walk with Him, who are a blessing in the home, and love their parents. I am thankful for the opportunity to teach and train my children, to spend time with them, to talk with them when they "sit in the house, when they walk by the way, when they lie down, and when they rise up." I am thankful for each day that God gives me with my children. I am thankful that our children are healthy and happy and for the peace God has given with the unanswered questions surrounding William. I am thankful that he is thriving, learning, hearing, listening, and now talking! What blessings!
Though this is William's blog, today I share some favorite pictures of the rest of my precious family. Praise be to God!

"O give thanks to the LORD of lords: for His mercy endureth forever." Psalm 136:3