A little piece of heaven

I just wanted to write a quick post to say hi and we’re doing great!  We made it to England without any misshaps.  Nathan’s been so happy and easy going and we’re enjoying each other’s company.  Everyone’s stepped in and helped and we’ve been well taken care of!

Last night I dreamt that Nathan could not just walk – he was running!  Owen and I were with him on a hike, and at one point, I heard Owen calling my name.  I looked…and I saw Nathan running up a hill!  I couldn’t believe my eyes!  I was like OH MY GOD Owen, am I seeing what I think I’m seeing?  How did you do that?  He said, I don’t know, I just put him down, and he ran!  I was screaming, jumping, crying!  Then I grabbed my camera and filmed him.  My last thought in this dream was like, THat is so like Nathan.  He didn’t just start walking, he started running.  Then the dream ended.

And on that note I say bye to you for 2 weeks.  Nathan and I are going to a meditation retreat together.  We wish you the best!

Today I heard that the trial period for Nathan’s Dynavox has been extended to 3 months. This is a great triumph because it will give us the extra time he needs for us to teach him how to use it so proficiently that the funding will not be denied. This has been a long hard battle and I am glad to say that we are one step closer.

On the heel of this triumph came the terrible news that Nathan’s Mary Poppins resigned. I can’t even begin to describe how devastated I am.

I linked to a post that Kate wrote a few days ago but not knowing what it’s like to have a child like Nathan. Well, it’s even worse when someone knows what it’s like and chooses to leave.

I’ve decided not to hire anyone and just do the best I can with him. Many things may not get done, I may not have the time to do all the paperwork and research that I’m accustomed to…but I just can’t handle training someone else and then having them leave. So Nathan will have to settle for the best I can offer him with what I have.

Onwards and upwards.