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Jen says
Ginny,Yes, indeed, God made you and your husband Seth's parents ON PURPOSE! And the Lord knows Seth even better than you do, so continue to seek Him for wisdom and continue to pray for Seth to experience healing and be able to overcome his symptoms, or at least learn how to live with them. God has a plan for him – absolutely!You are doing such an amazing job with all your children – you're an inspiration!
Aubrey says
Ginny, you are an amazing mother! It hurts my feelings when my kids say negative things about what I've cooked or what we're doing. I imagine it would hurt a lot to hear negative things from Seth even though you know that he cannot help it. I admire the ways in which you are trying to treat his Aspergers. I hope that you are successful! God bless your journey! 🙂
Anonymous says
what a cutie…it will get better,just have faith.-angie
Annie says
Oh, you guys have a sense of humor! Isn't that the best gift! And you have me laughing this morning at Fr. Seth. Yipes!!! Gives a whole new meaning to "Go and sin no more." And, wow – I have to say he is a very handsome boy. Your love and patience are such an inspiration.
Wife to the Rockstar says
I have a child with ADHD. While it is not the same, I fought medicating her for a very long time (3 years to be exact). I never wanted to do it. Finally, it got the point where I knew we just had to. And it was the best decision I have ever made. For her and for us. I see her self esteem exploding. I see the beautiful person who was hiding under her disability. It is like night and day. And I wish we had not wasted three years. It has made all of the difference for her . She once could not make any friends. No one could tolerate her. Now she has many. My point is, maybe medication could help him. I am not saying it will fix everything, but maybe it will help him manage. I think you are one amazing Mama. And Seth is blessed to have you. You clearly love him so much and only want what is best for him.
Ginny says
Hi Christine, Yes Seth has been evaluated, a lot. The first time was when he was three by a woman who wanted him medicated from the first time she met him, and since then we have done occupational therapy, therapy with a really good psychologist from VCU who diagnosed him with a generalized anxiety disorder, and about a year and a half ago I took him to Johns Hopkins to be extensively tested at the Kennedy Krieger center. The psychologist who did the testing thought he had Aspergers's and ADHD, but wanted us to do even more testing. So we got our names put on a waiting list-that's how it goes at Kennedy Krieger b/c it is pretty prestigious. By the time Seth's name rolled around we had a pretty good handle on things I think b/c of the gluten free diet. Anyway, now I am thinking about taking him to see a developmental pediatrician…he has such up and down days it is hard to make a decision and stick with it.
godlover says
I agree whole-heartedly with Rachel.Marj
Christine says
I have been here reading forever and please do not take this in a bad way but our son is like Seth. He has ADD, Epilepsy and Aspergers.I have done the sensory thing with him also.Never have tried to change his diet. Have you seen Medical Drs. regarding his Aspergers. You probably have…but I am just asking.Meds. have helped us out a lot. So please check into that. I think Seth would make a cute Father!!!
Rachel says
Ginny – This might sound trite, but hang in there – there have been SO many changes in your house, and Seth is probably responding to those, too (in addition to a change in diet, etc). With everything you post, it is clear that you love him and you are doing a wonderful job raising him and OF COURSE God has a plan – a totally amazing plan – for Seth. Medication or not. 🙂 (On that front, I really do believe that you, as his parents, know better than anyone else whether he needs that.) Sorry I don't comment much – I just wanted to say thank you for posting all that you have. I am learning so much through all of your growing pains, and I really, really appreciate you sharing. So thank you. I hope things get easier with time.