It’s been 3 years since I wrote a blog. So long in fact that I had to download the Blogger App on my phone because blogging has changed and I couldn’t figure out how to create a new entry. I asked Ivie what she thought I should name this blog post after telling her what I was going to write about, and she came up with, “Zoie Rae Getting Older.” It’s pretty fun to have girls old enough to share my blog with! So, here’s my shot at sharing what it’s like to have a 10-year-old amazing needs kiddo, and some things that the world doesn’t prep you for as they get older, some life updates, and prayer requests too. Alright, let’s be honest and start by saying we never thought Zoie would live to see 10, so praise God for this, and going an amazing whole year without a seizure! Miracles are all around us and I love witnessing them. As Zoie has gotten older and stayed so healthy we are navigating puberty and hormones with the help of an endocrinologist (a whole new team to our list of teams,) but
Our last sweet babe, is about to turn one. I remember the days when I used to think that babies came when you wanted them to; in a certain season, a certain month, or that you could even pick how many kids you were going to have. Then, you slowly realize that God may have a different plan for you, but it’s going to be even better, if you can just trust him, and hang on for the ride. I’m about to share with you, a letter I sat down and wrote to Charlie for when she’s a bit older, wiser, and may have questions...... To my sweet Charlie Fae- I bet you always wondered why we decided to name you Charlie. Your dad choose it really, we had it picked out long before you were created. We always said, boy or girl, “it’s” name will be Charlie. Your dads name is Derik Charles, so this was our way of you, having a piece of your daddy’s name. Now that we know you, and your personality, Charlie Fae is the perfect fit for you. It took approximately 2 years for us to have you. From start, to holding