Hello,
We're actually having blue skies and sunshine for a few days, it's been so nice! That's unheard of here in Seattle in January. I was even able to get out and do a little yard work the other day.
Before Christmas becomes a distant memory, I wanted to share this different take on the song Mary Did You Know? If you haven't heard it, I'll try to include the link Here.
This made me think of all the kids and adults with special needs who struggle with these very issues. The Lord knows them, He sees them, and He loves them.
Beth and I were coming home from the grocery store the other day and had this conversation. Out of the blue she says:
B: Next time I make my sliders.
(We sometimes have sliders and chips for dinner. She comes upstairs and uses our bread, mayo, meat, etc. we make them together and then she takes her dinner back down to her place. I'm guessing that's what she's talking about.)
Me: The next time we have them you can make them yourself downstairs?
B: Mmm-hmm
Me: Oh, you have all the stuff to make them? The meat, and mayo and everything? That's great!
B: Yeah.
Me: That's excellent Beth. Sure, you can definitely make them downstairs then.
B: I forgot!
Me: You forgot what?
B: To buy the stuff.
Me: Oh, so you DON'T have the stuff to make them?
B: Yeah.
Me: Oh okay, we'll have to remember to put them on your list for next time.
B: Okay.
That's how most of our conversations go. She knows what she wants to say but doesn't always know the right words. Sometimes it takes us a while to figure it out. I'm grateful the Lord knows her heart though, and her every thought.
What else? Oh, Beth came upstairs recently very frustrated. I saw her go into the kitchen, she got a cup and headed back downstairs. I asked her if anything was wrong and she said something about a drip. Come to find out our bathtub drain was leaking and it was coming out in her room, right above where she sits to watch TV and write!
The plumber came out on Tuesday and was able to fix it in less than two hours. She was at All Aboard so I sent her a photo of the work he was doing. You can see the hole in the ceiling.
We've covered it temporarily and now we've got to get someone out to put up some new drywall. In the meantime we've moved her desk back into place and she's back to writing and watching TV from her regular spot.
After church today we went to Applebee's for lunch, then she and I went to Walmart. She was looking on-line for some gel pens and I guess she found them at Walmart. She searched through the many pens for the exact ones she saw on-line and then I heard her say, "There they are!" There were 6 in a package, so she bought two.
A few months ago Diana suggested we get the Family Album app since they're on the East coast, and now they're easily able to share pictures of Adelaide and Oliver with us. Three year old Adelaide just started taking ballet lessons, and six month old Oliver took one of his first rides in a swing:
We were just there a couple weeks ago but I miss them so much already!
Well, as we swing into next week, I hope each day is on point for you. :) Have a great week!
8 comments:
This was a very special post, especially starting out with the different verses to "Mary Did You Know?" That really made me think too.You've certainly had a very full plate all of these years, raising your wonderful daughters. God knew who would be the best Mommy for Beth, and He chose you. Beth is blessed to have you for her Mom. What a blessing for both of you!! (((HUGS))) And I LOVE the pictures of your darling grandbabies! I can well imagine how much you must miss them. They certainly are adorable! More (((HUGS))). Blessings to you and yours today...
Thanks for sharing the modern Mary Did You Know. Good that you got that leak taken care of! I like Beth's big desk. I inherited my dad's office desk after he passed. Family picture sharing is great! Have a nice week!
I hadn't thought about how you need to interpret some of the things Beth might say or do to think outside and box and the statement and investigate a little further. I'm very glad you figured out about the leak before it became a lake!
I enjoyed reading your conversation with Beth. We had a friend with CP, she was non-verbal, but God blessed her with the best expressions! And her laugh was contagious. She was so absolutely thrilled when we put into words what she was trying to say. You could have a full on conversation with her. :). And your grandchildren are beautiful, growing up so fast!
Glad you found out about that leak! The joy of gel pens...sweet! So much comfort in knowing God knows us and loves us. Grands seem to grow so fast. It is so nice that there are some great apps to stay connected.
I love how patient you are with Beth and that she is able to get her point across to you. She seems to want to be as independent as possible. Sorry about the leak. Water issues are the worst. They can be hard to track to the point of origin. Your grandchildren are darling. Don't they make life so wonderful and magical?
Blessings,
Betsy
Mary Did You Know phrases were beautiful. I loved the picture of Beth, one look at that sweet smile and you knew how happy she was to be back in her 'special' place. Adelaide and Oliver are precious.
Glad you had some nice weather. That song is lovely. Hopefully she will buy the items and make it herself. So sorry about that drain leaking. Glad the plumber got it fixed. Glad she has her spot back. Sounds like a nice shopping trip also. The kids are adorable. Hope you are having a great week too!
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