Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Struggles
6:50 AM
Sorry for the lack of "real" blogging lately... truth is we've been struggling... I've been struggling... with a seven year old whose meds are once again not "cutting it"... with a medical system that refuses to pay for other meds unless these first couple absolutely do not work... with the fact that while his ADHD meds DO work, they also create a horrible raging monster that is not my son... so tired...
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I am a single mom to four amazing kids; each of whom just happen to have been adopted. The first three were adopted through foster care, and we just completed an international adoption from Haiti. Our family has grown through adoption and I am all the more blessed to know each of my children. I worship a mighty God, teach Special Ed, love bargains, and am inspired by Pinterest... come along with us for the ride!
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Little did I know that the road would be so rocky
Little did I know that the trip would take so long
Little did I know that my heart could hurt so much
Little did I know that God is never wrong
Little did I know that love could be so powerful
Little did I know that a dream so far could go
Little did I know that God would place the right ones
Little did I know that my heart, so large, could grow
Little did I know that a dream has it’s own timing
Little did I know that this day would finally come
Little did I know that four souls would be sent to guide me
Little did I know that they would choose to call me mom
But God knew all along and He had a plan to follow
God knew all along that my dream would soon come true
God knew all along that we five should be together
God knew all along that I’d share it all with you
Little did I know that the road would be so rocky
Little did I know that the trip would take so long
Little did I know that my heart could hurt so much
Little did I know that God is never wrong
Little did I know that love could be so powerful
Little did I know that a dream so far could go
Little did I know that God would place the right ones
Little did I know that my heart, so large, could grow
Little did I know that a dream has it’s own timing
Little did I know that this day would finally come
Little did I know that four souls would be sent to guide me
Little did I know that they would choose to call me mom
But God knew all along and He had a plan to follow
God knew all along that my dream would soon come true
God knew all along that we five should be together
God knew all along that I’d share it all with you
11 comments:
So sorry to hear that. Life is hard sometimes. Dealing with people who don't get it is harder!
Wish there was more i could do for you...
Praying for you Lisa. Struggling sucks. Hoping that the whole situation gets better so that life can return to normal. *hugs*
don't struggle alone! Let us know if you need anything.
Praying for you guys. Unfortunately, this is your mountain you need God to move. Keep the faith, He knows you're struggling and will work this to His glory. Please let me know if there is anything I can do...
Have you tried a GF/CF diet (and no food coloring, additives, etc)??? It made a WORLD of difference for our Parker. Seriously, now that he's been on it so long, if he so much as sneaks a bite of cherrios/milk ... I can instantly tell in his behavior. Very worth a try if you haven't.
praying for you!
We tried the casein free and didn't see a difference. My biggest issue with that isn't the learning or money, though those are concerns, it's more that in a public school, etc it's almost impossible to do. Especially because it doesn't work to have other kids eating things he can't. It would be so different if he was homeschooled! I may try this summer, but just so unsure...
Sending up prayers for you and the whole family. You are an amazing mom.
So sorry! We are in the same boat with our 10 year old. Back to counseling tonight. Its exhausting and its hard because you know the real child is under there....somewhere! Prayers are with you!
I went through the same thing when my now 10 year old was 7. They ended up switching him to a non simulant called strattera which he has been on ever since. It has worked wonders with him without causing violent outbursts.