At Home With Jesus! - A few updates

At Home With Jesus!

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

A few updates

A few people have inquired, so I just wanted to say that we still haven't heard any news yet about any of Katie's test results.

She DID have he occupational therapy evaluation this week, and it was determined that she does need O.T., so we will be adding that to our schedule. Next week she will have her physical therapy evaluation, and I am 99% certain she will need that too, as her neurologist has already stated she needs it to correct the damage done to her calves from her tip-toe walking.

We were very blessed, as we found out that our insurance will cover PT and OT ( and we will not have to rely on the public school system!!!) but we are a little disappointed because we found out that none of the hospitals in our town have pediatric PT and OT services, so we will need to drive to a ways to the Children's Hospital in the next town. With rising gas prices...I pray that they can schedule back-to-back appointments, so that we don't have to make several trips/week.

I am starting to get rather nervous as to how I'm going to fit everything in this year.
2 sessions of speech, 45 minutes of OT, and (?) sessions/minutes of PT per week.

Paul and I have discussed that 'something has to give', and unfortunately it's probably going to be co-op, dance, and other classes for the older kids. We really want them to continue in piano, and I'll join our homeschool group for the field trips, but I'm not going to sign up for any other activities or else I'll be run ragged.

Who knows - we might find we like it better not rushing here & there for activities.

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Wednesday, July 2, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by AcceptanceWithJoy

I am glad that Katie is getting the help that she needs and that your insurance will cover it. What a wonderful blessing!

As for staying home, I have always found that creating structure at home and decreasing outside activities improves the way our family works.

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Wednesday, July 2, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by jenn4him

We have had to make sacrifices for Grace, as you know. I don't feel too bad for the boys. For one, they are learning to love others by putting their needs second. This is a season and Grace needs the extra help. If they needed it, I would do the same. I am so glad to hear you don't have to go through the schools. And I am sure you will be happier not running yourself ragged. Thanks for stopping by this evening. I had to tell you that we take a rolling cart that we bought at Office Depot to the library. Once we stopped using a stroller for the youngest I found that we could not carry all the books we wanted. Now it is no trouble at all and the books stay in the cart except when we are reading them, of course.
Jenn

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Friday, July 4, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by cahanbury

I bet you're right about having less activities. I am glad everything is covered by insurance. What a relief.
Take care.

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Friday, July 4, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Mom #1

Oh, it sounds like you are certainly going to be busy. I think you're making the right decision not to sign up for anything else at this time. You may see later on that you can manage to add something else into the mix, but it's best not to start out overwhelmed - if you can avoid it. Sometimes we don't have a choice, LOL.

I recently found out that Baby Boy is going to have some ongoing medical treatments as well. I've been avoiding making the call to see how often they want to schedule them, because he's been doing so well. I'm not in the mood for any bad news right now.

I'm praying for the strength to just get on the phone and get it over with.

Praying for your family too. You've been such a great Mommy dealing with so much lately. Remember to carve out 5 minutes a day just for yourself. You SO deserve it!

Mom #1 - http://twomomshomeschool.blogspot.com/

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Saturday, July 5, 2008 - toe-walking

Posted by ShellBell72

Hi. My 6yr. old dd has been walking on her toes since she could walk as well. We didn't think much of it at first.
We have been to her regular dr. who says she will grow out of it - we disagree because the muscles in her feet are getting atrophied.
If you have the time, could you please e-mail me so that I can talk more about this with you? Thanks.
Praying for our girls,
Shelly
E-mail: CharleyShelly@msn.com

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Sunday, July 6, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by JenIG

I get nutty when i have too many things going on at the same time. i hope things start to fall into place and slow down a bit for you soon!
Jen ~ http://Jeneralities.com

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Hello....I'm Michelle! I am a Christian wife, a homemaker, and a homeschooling mother of 4 wonderful children! This is the journal of our adventures in homeschooling! Homeschooling is not just our method of education....it has become our way of life.