Wow! Where has the time gone? I looked back and saw that my last post on here was November 3rd. Guess I've been busy! Thanksgiving came and went in a hurry and now Christmas as well. In just a few days we'll be saying goodbye to 2009 and welcoming 2010 with happy hearts.
It's been another great year for Sam, probably the best yet and so much more to come. My little man is happily engaging this world with open arms...who would have ever thought? It's so hard to explain...you just have to see him for yourself.
Sam had a wonderful Christmas and enjoys playing with his new train table and trains very much. He's very protective of it and is not hesitant on giving a tongue lashing to anyone that gets close to it.
The year 2009 brought us so much fun! We decided to take a chance with Sam and step outside of our "safe zone" and go camping...seasonal. Our instincts were right and it couldn't have gone any better for Sam and all of us. We found something that he loves, and now desires, and can't wait for Spring to get here so that we can go back to Whispering Pines. He now has his camper with a slide-out and bunk beds and he's so excited about it!
It's been a tough fall and winter I must say, with all the sickness that has plagued our family. It seems as though Sam and Gabby have been sick with something since we've been home for the season. But, even with all of the sickness, Sam's progress continues to move forward. He's an amazing little boy. He's counting objects up to 20, writing his name and has almost mastered tying his shoes! How about that!!!!! His speech....well, that is something that is just music to my ears! Now it's time to get him potty trained...can't stand the Sammy Specials anymore!
We appreciate all the love and support from Sam's family and friends that have been there and understood how life can be for a family like us. We've lost some family members and friends over time, which makes me very sad and angry at the same time. We always wish things were different and didn't have to be this way. If you know someone that has a child with special needs, has a chronic illness or has a terminal illness of some sort, have a little compassion. Our worlds are turned upside down and we often don't even know what day it is. It is not in any way a typical, normal life by no means. A person cannot judge if they don't know how it is...especially if you never see us. It hurts that there are some out there that are missing so much of the progress that Sam is making, and some that haven't taken the time to even get to know him.
With all of our hearts....We wish everyone a very Happy New Year!!
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