What is that!? ...and An Approval!

We had a great time at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science a couple of weeks ago. Great place that the kids love, and I love too, especially on free days! We went there with some friends, and had a good old time. While in one of the play areas, Dillon was crawling around having a blast. A little boy, about six years old, started pointing at him, laughed, and said to a little girl "hey, look at that!" He then proceeded to say to me "WHAT IS THAT!?" ...Are you serious? "What is that?" I told him that D is a precious little boy, and that he's awesome! He then asked the normal inquisitive questions like, "where is his hand?" - those questions I'm always prepared for, and always willing to answer right away. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy to educate and talk about our sweet boy. But asking me what he is...well, that's just plain frustrating, and ill mannered. He's just a six year old, you say? Well, yes, but still - let's try, as parents, to help our kiddos be a tad bit more sensitive, eh? I laughed it off with my friends later and they all got annoyed, too. It was nice to be annoyed together and I was thankful I had them there with me to chat with after it happened. Its just perfect that Miggy wrote a blog about these types of interactions recently too. I love it and encourage you to read it. This Little Miggy

I'm thankful that people out there know what we're going through. I am so inspired and empowered knowing that God is there completely taking care of us, and involved in every situation, every interaction we have with others. I'm trying to be loving and to answer questions with as much grace as I can. Sometimes its hard as we do deal with it every day. It might be one interaction for one kid or adult, but its a daily thing for us. So it can get frustrating. Please stay with us, friends, and pray for us to be full of grace in all situations.

In other news, we got approved for D's wheelchair! Yahoooo! We're not yet sure if that means it's fully funded, but the insurance company did approve us. We are thrilled and blessed, and praising the Lord for his faithfulness. Thanks for praying with us. If you're curious about, interested in, or can't remember what wheelchair we'll be getting for Dillon...check out our blog from earlier this year. Road To Wheelin'