eyes of a child

moments as viewed through the eyes of a child

Lasso the snow

Dec 4th

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Texas is experiencing show this week.  But today the snow seems to be drifting a bit to the south of the DFW area.  When this was told to Josh, I asked him to Lasso the snow up North so we could have some. He explained:

My Lasso is broken.  Seems like we won’t get any today.

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Fear Not

Nov 25th

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Joshua was riding to school today when he glanced over to the car next to us and saw a little girl who was also probably on her way to school.  We were stopped at a stop light and for a few moments they both stared at each other.  As we both took off in different directions Joshua proceeds with the following conversation:

You know why I was pointing my finger up at her… I was telling her to Fear Not, God is with her.

From the mouth of a child…

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A Love > Toys

Nov 23rd

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Joshua had a profound realization this past weekend. I must say maybe it was more profound to Gwenn and I. He approached us very gently, placed his hand on our cheeks and said:

I love you more then my toys!

For a 4.5 year old little boy.  This is huge.  He is such a cutie-pie!

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Dear ‘You know who you are’,

Nov 11th

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I’m sorry for being angry
I’m sorry for being fearful
God controls all situations
Including this one now…
I’m done being scared
I’m done being angry
I’m done hiding…

Our lives are amazing and filled with joy,
The boundaries asked, please don’t ignore.

Our discretion is advised
As we see Josh’s eyes.

Thank you for listening
And God Bless you in this world.

cutting in line

Nov 9th

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This mornings conversation with Dear Son involved learning about why we do not cut in line.  Seems Dear Son always thought the space other children left in the line was space specifically left for HIM and for him alone!  Gwenn went on to explain the purpose of personal space and how superhero’s can work best from the back of the line due to increased vision of those in need.

We’ll see how this goes…

Autism Speaks 2009 Walk Now – Nov 14

Nov 3rd

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My family is participating in the 2009 DFW Walk Now for Autism.  Would you like to join us?  Would you like to donate?

As some of you know Joshua was recently diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of autism.

Help us, make other aware.

Did you know that every 20 minutes another child is diagnosed with autism? This has occurred in my family.

I am walking in the fight against autism at Walk Now for Autism, joining tens of thousands of other people united by a single cause and dedicated to raising money to find a cure and build awareness for autism. The money raised at Walk Now for Autism supports Autism Speaks mission to finding the causes, effective treatments and a cure for autism through funding essential biomedical research. One in every 150 children is diagnosed with autism. Autism Speaks directs 75¢ out of every dollar raised to autism research, awareness and outreach.

I am well on my way to reaching my goal. Please help me reach my goal by making a donation. You can make a donation online using the link below or visit http://www.walknowforautism.org/dfw/cneth . You can also use the donation form located on my page to mail a check; please make checks payable Autism Speaks and mail to:

Autism Speaks/Walk Now for Autism
5455 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 2250
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Thank you for taking an important step in the fight against autism.

Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Autism Speaks 501 (C)(3) Tax Id #: 20-2329938

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Batman aka Dear Son

Jan 28th

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Over the last week Batman has moved into our house, you should know Batman has assumed a new alias: Dear Son.  Every morning he wakes up and asks,

“Can I put on my Batman costume?”

Depending on if he has to go to school of not, the answer is usually:

“Yes.”

Batman, aka Dear Son, now watches TV with us, eats dinner with us, walks the dogs with us and most wonderfully before we walk into any room – checks for Bad Guys.  Should they exist he is sure to clear out the room and make it safe.  I am glad to have Batman on my side.

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I wish I was a little bit taller

Nov 25th

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Recently Dear Son has become infatuated with growing taller.  Last Saturday morning when he awoke, he came into our bedroom and the following conversation occured:

Son: Look how much taller I am?
Us: what?!?
Son: Can you tell, I grew much taller in my sleep… Overnight?
Us: OH WOW, look at you.
Son: I know, look how much TALLER I AM!!!
Us: I KNOW, WOW! How did you get so tall, just overnight?
Son: I slept really GOOD and now LOOK how tall I am…

These types of conversations are now occurring frequently after each nap or in the morning when he awakes.  It truly is precious.  I am really starting to get convinced he is growing taller!

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Dear Son the Jet Plane

Nov 18th

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Lately Dear Son has been convinced he is JJ the Jet Plane, running around the backyard, arms out to his side, wind blowing thru his blond hair – seemingly free as a bird… to him he is flying.

When he races, which is frequently now, he says “I’m JJ the Jet Plane.” The freedom of imagination, where it can take us – no limits, no boundries, follow our dreams.  As adults, we should hold on and capture that feeling, that freedom and remember it in times of trouble and times of searching.

Give and Receive

Aug 26th

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Lesson No.Image via Wikipedia

A few weeks ago mama G and myself had noticed that Dear Son had out grown a lot of his current toys and felt it was time for a lesson on giving and receiving.  We sat down with Dear Son and asked him how he felt about GIVING AWAY some of his toys for which he did not play with anymore and were for younger children to children who needed toys and really did not have any toys to play with?  We explained to him how God says to us that those who give will receive 10x and God loves and giving heart.

Dear Son looked at us in a puzzled look, almost as if he had realized a new reality.  See, when he was younger, before we got him, he did not have many toys to play with either.  I believe he was also trying to figure out this 10x receiving concept.  At first he was a bit hesitant, because of his attachment to the toys, and then with joyful heart he said YES!

We began going through ALL of his toys one by one.  We had him make the decision to keep it or give it away.  All of the ones he wanted to give away were right on course with what mama G and I were thinking.  He gave away pretty much all of his younger toys to make room for new toys, but there were no new toys yet.  He did this all on faith!

Last week several packages arrived in the mail NEW TOYS for the faithful giver.  New toys more for his age and learning needs.  He was so excited and he truly saw the lesson of giving and receiving!

This week we got a card from mama G’s aunt and grandma, in it was a check for $130 the letter said, “to use it on something for Dear Son, they had been meaning to write for a while, but had been busy.”  This reminded us of the lesson of giving and receiving.  God is good all the time, and truly faithful!

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