It's been a chaotic last couple of months. Between caring for 4 children, new diagnoses, schooling challenges for Christian, me starting back at college, running 2 full marathons, and what seems like a chronic plague of illnesses (the boys currently have the chicken pox, I've had a migraine for nearly a month and I'm having my 2nd bout of stomach flu in only 2 weeks. Not a diet I recommend!!) it's been a chaotic last 3 months. But we've gotten through it and lots of changes are coming in the Siebert household.
First off, we've had a huge victory for Christian. Today, he had his IEP meeting to determine if the school is going to change his IEP from what they purposed in March. In March, they wanted him in special education and only in a traditional class for p.e., art and recess. We made the decision to homeschool him as this plan was unacceptable to us. He was on a service plan with the school to still receive speech therapy. That teacher saw how Christian worked and saw his IEP and knew it was so unacceptable and knew it wasn't a good plan for him. She advocated for us and got the school to re-evaluate the plan. They made the decision that he is going to be in a traditional kindergarten class for the morning session, then in the afternoons, he'll be in an advanced learning class for children that also have social behavior concerns. He'll be getting to do advanced reading and learning programs while working on his social delays. This is such a huge answer to prayers for our little boy. He will be starting school the Monday after Thanksgiving. He is so excited, except he is asking to be in 2nd grade. Slow it down, my little man!!!
Next we have Leaffa and William. It looks like they will be going home in about 3 weeks from now. They will be going to go live with William's grandma and grandpa. We'll be very sad to see them go, but they really need to be with their family and they'll be getting to live with their siblings. Leaffa is ecstatic to be going home, but I know it's going to break Christian's heart to lose his best friend. They've been attached at the hip since Leaffa moved in. I'm telling ya, Leaffa has been the best speech therapist for Christian. Don't pay for a speech therapist, give a boy a 6 year old girl that never stops talking!! She's really made such an impact on our lives. We've watch Will grow and develop this sweet, red-headed little personality. It's going to be rough on us.
Marathons!! Wow, am I glad those are done!! I ran 26.2 miles, two times in two weeks. I figured out in all my obsessive thoughts of my craziness of doing this, that I was going to be running 26 miles for the first time at 26 years old, 2 times. That's 26.2 at a whole new level!!! I said I would never do it again, but I'm already having second thoughts about that. ;) I have marathon fever.
Craig will be starting a new job the Monday after Thanksgiving! Another answer to prayer!!! He wasn't looking for a new job, but heard of this opening at a company. This job is more of what he loves about his current job. He can not wait to start his new job. It's going to require a lot more traveling, but we are very excited for this change to come about for him. He works so hard and deserves to have this new career. (I love you, honey! And I'm very proud of you!!)
For my little Daniel- We could still really use a lot of prayer for him. He is having 2 different bladder problems. One is currently being treated with medication until January. If the issue isn't resolved by then, surgery may be the next option. The 2nd condition we have to pray he outgrows by age 4. If he doesn't, there's a chance we won't ever outgrow it. If that condition starts resulting in UTI's, then it's likely that he'll need his left kidney replaced as an adult. Please just keep it in your prayers that it resolves itself.
We know God is so faithful in answering our prayers, in His own time. Thank you for all the prayers we get for our family and for the boys.
Psalm 119:105-106 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws. (This is Christian's favorite verse right now)
