M-I-C-K-E-Y...

disneyworld
the trip we have all been anticipating all year.
mickey, minnie, pluto, handy manny
we saw them all and the kids had a blast.
space mountain, thunder mountain railroad
we could not ride them enough.
we stayed at the animal kingdom
what a treat that was!
zebras, giraffes, okapi's
walking around, grazing outside your balcony
sea world and shamu
it was an amazing time for our family.
the family time that was long overdue
however
the trip took an unexpected turn
that was devastating to us all.
asher started having some tics
motor tics.
strange movements with his hands
turning his head, blowing.
it came on strong
and has yet to pause
suddenly just started out of the blue
we are wondering why
how, what could have triggered this?
here it is a month after our trip
we still have no answers.
neurology says they are "motor tics"
all tests are negative so far.
we have prayed and prayed
wondering what God's plan for asher is
is this His way of telling me to slow down
to cherish my moments with my children
and not take them for granted?
His message that I need to be more patient
and give my children the quality one on one time
the time we all seem to lack these days
the time that is devoted to activities and sports
after all the doctor visits
the hours and hours of research i have done
the diet changes and new supplements
is His answer really just as clear as day
slow down?
or is it more?
all we can do right now is pray.
pray, pray and pray
for our sweet, sweet asher

where do i start?

i am planning on getting back into blogging.
just for more of a journal
i find it easier to get to the computer
than jot notes down
life has just swept me off my feet the last several years.
i wish i could get those years back
and savor every moment.
but the chaos of those times was overwhelming
i look back and see how 'little' my children were
their sweet baby faces.
i hardly remember most days over the last several years
much less specifics
strangely enough i miss the days of diapers
i miss the sippy cups, snack traps
my adorable dipees and wipees
getting little people dressed.
the days where they wanted me to hold them
when brittany was like a little mommy.
now she just is utterly annoyed by them
which i have to admit i cannot blame her half the time
no more babies here
but i sure do wish i could have those moments back.
these pictures are from a year ago
wow, the boys were almost 5
and brittany just turned 10.
our last fall in colorado
i think we are all still homesick.
i have to admit
the fall is absolutely gorgeous here in charlotte.
the only thing i will not miss about colorado
fall and spring SNOW!