A sense of normality

We continue to enjoy this new journey we are on. A great sense of " normality " has fallen over the house. I say " normality" in that sense because what is normal really?? Everybody has their own sense of what is normal and what is not. I can only say that life without seizures just feels right. We are able to do things we haven't done before ( like actually going out to eat as a family) Interesting concept huh??

As a lot of you can attest to, going out in a public setting with a seizure ridden kid who has the temperament of an Alligator with a toothache is just a bad idea. As a matter of fact the last time we tried it was about two years ago and we swore we would never ever try that again. Its just not worth it.. But Sunday we took Dawson to Chuckie Cheese Pizza, and tonight Madison's school had a special fundraiser dinner at a Rosies. We kicked the idea around for a bit this evening and decided yeah, lets do it. He did just great and I think hes starting to enjoy being taken places and seeing new things.

His little brain is really accelerating right now. You can just see it working overtime to try and catch up. He Currently is around 1 year behind developmentally,but I suspect that gap will close pretty quickly. Just two months ago his communication was limited to one word at a time. Now his stringing words together nicely and is saying some short sentences. "There it is", "I want -----" , "I see sissy", and on and on I could go... Its just really really cool to watch this unfold this way.

Allison and I are still on cloud nine and to be honest, I think we will stay there for quite some time. Over The past three years we have cried a bucket full of tears. God has healed Dawson and now its time to celebrate!!! We are so glad you have been able to celebrate with us. We want to thank each and every one of you who left a comment on the last post. I wish I could explain with words what this support group means to us. We are forever bonded together because we share so many of the same experiences, and the same fears. Our family will remain as vigilant as ever in our praying for your family and children. Your comments touched us in ways that I can never express to you here.

Our praises go out to God and our love goes out to each and every one of you

Jeff