My Gift from God

This is Isaiah at his 3rd birthday and with his Gampa (Great grandpa his buddy)
I'm posting in Yeyyow (yellow) as Isaiah calls it because this post is another post all about my little boy and best buddy, Isaiah! If I don't stress it enough he is my favorite little boy. I mean yes I love all my kids, but Isaiah holds a special place in my heart. Most people would look at all the things that Isaiah has as problems. But I do not. I look at him as a gift from God! I believe that children who are born with birth defects or special needs were hand picked form God! They were so special to God that he knew they could withstand these obstacles in life. He is so special that sometimes I just can't help it but give him the biggest hug and kiss and thank God that I was picked as his mother in his earthly life!! I am currently looking for ideas of things to do with Isaiah over the summer when school is out and he no longer has that structure in his every day activities. And as I'm doing research I came upon this website about how to home school children with ADHD. And I read this part on there that made me think that is exactly how I feel about Isaiah and I had to share it with you.

You will undoubtedly come in contact with others who do not see your child as a "gift". I know that many other moms watch with horror as I calmly extract my child from the top of the refrigerator upon which he has climbed. They grow weary as he shares with me the 3 millionth thought which just flashed into his head. They even comment that they could never handle a child with the energy level of my son while I harbor the belief that they also think I should just make him "straighten up!"

Others have responded that I seem to hold the reigns of discipline too tightly. I do indeed keep "a shorter leash" with this child, for I know that there is a line of excitement where, once crossed, he will act on any impulse immediately, without concern for consequences or dangers. So to these parents of calm, compliant children, I do seem to respond too quickly to what appears to be a very minor infraction. But I know what comes later, if things aren't kept in check now.

So I have learned to smile politely when their well meaning comments are sometimes way off base. I have learned that my child is special. I really believe that my son is destined for something wonderful...something that would be impossible for those calmer, regular-energy level children. I can think of several occupations where boundless energy would be an incredible asset. I delight in the fast pace of his thought. I am even jealous of his tireless enthusiasm for life and wonder what more I could accomplish if I were so blessed. And I am most especially delighted that I am able to help him reign in and shape this gift of boundless energy. Carol Barnier

I mean it's almost like she read my brain!! She just said everything I've ever wanted to say to the parents who give me dirty looks in the grocery store or at the park. You don't know what things are going on with that child so who are you to judge the parents!!!!!!!!! For us we want Isaiah to feel as "normal" as possible if there is such a thing as normal. As we go to our family therapy I feel that we are making progress with him slooooowly but surely. Kids with ADHD thrive on consistency so we try not to change things too often. We work on one thing at a time until he feels comfortable with that and then try something else. I am confident that this will help him learn the things he needs to thrive in school. And it helps me as a parent know how to make the home environment best for him to thrive in.

I love Isaiah with all my heart and I wouldn't change him for anything in the world. He is my buddy and I couldn't ask for a better son!!!