Mitchel Musso Concert Ticket Giveaway!
Hey, everyone check this out @ mommafindings.com!!! Looks like a great chance to win free tickets, and make a special memory with your child, or just have a fun night out of the house...
Forensics & Faith: Computer Virus Warning--New and Wicked
I think I have this on my computer...LMK, if anyone has any more information on this Virus...
"Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed."
-Psalm 37:3
Lord, let me be your messenger, your hands, your feet, your voice, as I walk in the world today.
If being good was easy there would be no crime in the world. Everyday is a new day, a blessing none of us deserve, and most of us take for granted.
Sometimes the road is long, Sometimes it isn't long enough
Sometimes the road gets narrow, Sometimes we can't make it to the otherside
Sometimes the road is smooth and has no construction signs, sometimes it's rocky as hell and
the traffic is backed up
Sometimes we leave the road all together to find a new path, Sometimes It just finds us
So where ever your road may take you, Make sure you keep your eyes looking straight ahead
and not behind, for we can not travel in reverse, but must travel onward until we reach that
golden road in the sky
"Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion: for, lo, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith the Lord." - Zechariah 2:10
I so needed to read this scripture today. If there ever was a day I wished that I could go back to bed and start over, this was it.
Anyone with children knows that there are all kinds of challenges we face when it comes to raising our kids. Some granted are a lot more intimidating than others. In the past couple of years, one of my biggest obstacles has been learning to deal with my son's ADHD. The most difficult thing about it is I'm still learning to deal with my own ADD. How in the world, as parents, do we conquer this never ending battle with an invisible opponent?
Whenever I heard the term Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, I just always dismissed it as a medical term for children who would not behave. I never really thought much more about it, until I began hearing the term in reference to my little boy. Usually, it infuriated me to no end that anyone would think of him like that. Of course, I knew he could be a little hyperactive, at times somewhat headstrong, but that was just him being a regular child at his age. Then he started school. Kindergarten was a bit bumpy, but he quickly began to catch on to the basics and soon excelled rapidly. First grade however proved to be more of a chore for him, he had a harder time staying focused. Second grade seemed like the nightmare that would never end, from week to week, it was like his goal was to see just how many notes he could bring home. It was then that my husband and I knew we had to intervene.
We discussed all our options, and decided that we wanted to do everything we could to help him without putting him on medication. Although, the first Doctor we brought him to wanted to put him on an antidepressant and other medications after 15 minutes of reading the parent/teacher questionnaires. I knew that was not something I was willing to subject my child to. So, we tried alternative treatment, and he began therapy with a counselor. From there, he was referred to a psychiatrist. After a few months of exhausting all other options, we finally gave in and put him on a daily dose of CONCERTA.
With in a couple of weeks, we saw a major difference in our child. Grades began to improve at school and so did his behavior. I love his team of encourager's, what I like to call his counselor and psychiatrist. They try to teach him that his medicine is not a miracle pill, that he is ultimately responsible for his behavior and actions towards the world around him. I've never wanted my child to be labeled as a problem child, and I want him to be a able to shine in all that he does. I do look at ADHD as a challenge, but not as something to use as an excuse for how my child acts. I continue to research ADHD and try to motivate other parents to join together in this struggle that so many of us face now with our children.
Anyone that has any information or a story of their own, please share it. We are made overcomers by the words of our testimony. It's a good feeling to know that you are not alone.
GREAT DAY AT THE LAKE, CATCHING FISH WITH CRACKERS, AND NOTHING BUT A SWIMSUIT COVER-UP...GOOD TIMES :)
This week has been surprisingly very productive despite the topsy turvy, unpredictable schedule we've been on. My office is finally functioning as it should, and not as the junk room between the kitchen and Garage. In addition to that, we have finally decided on the trim color for the outside of the house. Woo Hoo!!! That has been an ongoing nightmare along with the rest of RENOVATIONS to our own MONEY PIT.
Earlier today, I got some shocking yet exciting news!!! This weekend the majority of my family from Arkansas will be making their way to our hometown, in hopes of helping us finish all major projects around our home. Such a blessing could not be more appreciated at this time, this is truly a monumental event for my family.
So this weekend, I will be documenting this extraordinary task and hopefully posting it to my blog for all to witness :) God is Good!!!
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