It had been a while...

I used to volunteer in Lucas's class quite a bit. But with all of his learning issues, it became very hard for me to be in the classroom and see him struggling. I often left feeling sad for Lucas and the situation. I also felt that I was a distraction to Lucas in the classroom and the last thing he needed was another distraction. So I took a break from volunteering. Well, today I was back! A lot has changed for Lucas since the last time I was in the classroom. While he still has a long, long way to go -- he has made such improvement! I am so proud of him!! In the last few months he has been working with an incredible team of people who have taken such an interest in him and I am so thankful for that. The hard work is showing and Lucas is definitely on the right track. It will be a long journey for him, but he seems up to the task! The school brought in a volunteer to work just with Lucas in the classroom four days a week. I met her for the first time today. Her name is Jennifer. Jennifer has MS and isn't able to work anymore because of her MS. She doesn't have any children and asked if she could volunteer somewhere within the school. I got a call from the Principal and she asked if Jennifer could work with Lucas. I said that sounds great. Again, I am thankful that Lucas is getting the one-on-one help that he needs. Jennifer is an amazing lady. It made me feel so good to see this sweet woman working with Lucas and being so kind and gentle. She really is amazing. I feel truly blessed to have such wonderful people in our lives that are helping with this journey. I'm glad I decided to try volunteering again -- what a HUGE difference from the last time I was there! Here is a picture from today --

Silly pics...

This is Jacob. I found him sound asleep with this hat on his head...not sure why, but glad I got a picture of it!!




Here is Lucas as Santa. This Santa suit was from when he was two -- he is almost six!! Yes, Santa is wearing capris! We all laughed and laughed when he put the suit on -- the laughing quickly ended when he told us he wanted to wear the suit to school --- hmmm, that would be no!

So Proud...

This is Lucas. He is holding his trophy that he earned. He has wanted a trophy ever since his older brother got one for playing baseball. Lucas meets with several teachers and specialists each week and has been working really hard lately. I am so proud of him! After a week of intense evaluations, I asked Lucas what he would like for a reward. Without hesitation he said "a trophy"! So, off to the trophy store we went. It was so great to see him so proud of himself as we left the store. I just love this picture!!

I didn't want to start this way, but.......

This is my first blog and I didn't want to start this way. What I mean by that is I don't have everything set-up like I want it. There are some things that I still want to add to my blog page and I can't figure out how to do it!! ARHG! I have asked my friend Stephanie if she would help me -- I hope she can. I tend to want things to be ALL done and looking the way I want it before I do any sort of unveiling. I'm probably putting way too much thought into something that no one is going to read. Oh well!! :)