Well, A lot happening here. Jack enters the world of double digits! We had fun ringing in this new decade with Jack. He is such a joy and delight. It was good to have some time to celebrate him. It seems like the days fly by and not much gets accomplished, but one thing is for sure little Libi continues to blossom before our eyes. We cannot describe the changes in her.
Libi went to the neurologist last Friday and he was very upbeat about her. He did not feel like there were any major concerns at this point. He decided it would be best to pull her off of her seizure medications and see how she does. Again, this was a doctor that has been hand picked by God. He was not my first choice for her. In fact, he was pretty much my last choice. Once again, God showed me the importance of trusting Him to lead. He was so kind and wonderful with Libi. We were told that he prefers to use medication. I thought we would have to beg and plead to take her off her meds, but I did not even have to ask! We were encouraged by the positive report, but even more so by the perfection of our God and how He perfectly orders all things!!
Since Libi has been off her medication she has really come to life. She has become much more animated and opinionated. We have even seen her pitch some fits. Can you believe I am going to shout out a hallelujah on that? She is so much more alert. She is playing on her tummy and scotching around more. She has gained a lot of strength in her back and abs. We are hearing "gaggy", for daddy more frequently. She really enjoys playing. Right now she is next to me in her booster chair playing with a puzzle. She like to BANG!
So, the big event...last night Libi ate cake with her OWN HANDS!!!! We met with her feeding therapist yesterday morning and she was very confident that within 3 weeks we would see Libi putting food in her mouth. She gave me some wonderful tips. Last night, we rejoiced as she enjoyed her "mush cake" that was made for her open house. (Yes, we are just now getting to it. I told you we have been busy! But, obviously God's perfect timing) We can't wait to watch this new skill continue to develop.
3 comments:
Yay, Libi!!! Such great progress you are making!
Happy Birthday, Jack!! I remember how excited Jensen was to enter the 'double digits'. :)
Glad to hear things are going so well.. and praise GOD for the hand-picked doctor.
Love,
Linda
I am just amazed every time I see new pictures of Libi! Her eyes just seem to brighter and she seems to be more alive each time! Oh, what the love of a family can do!!
Praise God she's off of her meds and she's been getting such good reports! That's just awesome!
Happy Birthday, Jack! Wow...10!! I remember when he was just a little boy coming to St. Louis to visit the Taylor's. It doesn't seem that long ago!
Gotta love those Dairy Queen ice cream cakes!! We just had one for Father's Day! YUM!
Keep sending us updates...we LOVE them! Lisa
Happy Birthday, handsome Jack! You are such a great young man and wonderful brother.
Christy, Josh, Mia, Ava and Kai
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