They are not able to gather frequently due to distance and busy lives, but this past weekend Micah and his six siblings gathered at his brother Scott's home for the first time since Josh and Jes' wedding almost two years ago. It was a perfect summer day in a lovely setting. As I watched Micah … Continue reading Micah’s Tribe
Butter-cream Bonanza
It was apparently a temptation that could not be resisted. Two nights before Dean's birthday I placed a cake mix and container of Butter-cream frosting on the counter in preparation of making the cake on his birthday eve. They sat there undisturbed overnight, but at some point the 16 oz of yummy frosting caught Micah's … Continue reading Butter-cream Bonanza
Tree Swing Joy
Two years ago my brother Jim noted how much Micah enjoyed the tree swing that he had brought up to camp for his grandchildren to play on. It was suspended from a pine tree in front of the cabin and was sturdy enough to sustain Micah's 200 plus weight as well as his vigorous use … Continue reading Tree Swing Joy
Sock Battles
There is an ongoing battle with Micah that I am losing despite heroic efforts on my part...he only wants to wear socks that have holes in them. It is not due to the fact that most of his socks have holes, in fact he has an entire drawer dedicated exclusively to socks most of them … Continue reading Sock Battles
Sensory Gifts of Love
Micah was recently gifted a sensory book created by a friend who hoped that the book would occupy him when he is feeling bored or figitty . The goal was to provide extra sensory input that would be calming during times when he needed to wait when he is out in public. The book is … Continue reading Sensory Gifts of Love
The Misty Factor
She was the last born and smallest of Celi's puppies, but don't let her diminutive size fool you, this pup is a force to contend with. The walls on the whelping pen had to be raised an extra foot due to Misty's ability to quickly pull herself up over the sides while her litter mates … Continue reading The Misty Factor
Living In The Hard
Confession time: the Commandment that I struggle the most with is # 10: "Thou shall not covet". No, I am not talking about wanting material items that others might have, but at times I do find myself struggling with envy when I compare the responsibility of caring for Micah with my peers who do not … Continue reading Living In The Hard
Looking Forward
This month we were blessed to welcome Micah's new niece and my granddaughter Evangeline Rose into our family. Her arrival has brought joy as well as a reminder of the passage of time. I have been thinking about how old I will be when Evangeline graduates from high school (old) and how old I will … Continue reading Looking Forward
Photo Challenges
I have been feeling like I should send out a disclaimer with the family photograph on our Christmas card this year noting that Micah is not as miserable as he looks. Alas, if those concerned about his expression saw the other options for this photo, their concern would be heightened; the chosen photo was the … Continue reading Photo Challenges
Turning Heads
Micah has been turnings heads since he was a little boy. Sometimes for positive reasons and at other times because his behavior was way out of the norm. When he was small, people would stare as he ran away from me as quick as his little legs could move with no heed to my pleas … Continue reading Turning Heads