tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post4103531721960256898..comments2024-01-21T20:42:29.223-06:00Comments on The Extraordinary Ordinary: Asher Update and some questions answeredHeather of the EOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14607422301391841377noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-33094810348338662632009-01-29T22:04:00.000-06:002009-01-29T22:04:00.000-06:00Wow. To see him so happy and to have gotten throu...Wow. To see him so happy and to have gotten through it. I had a child in the hospital at a year and a half. It wasn't nearly as major a thing as his was, but it was so stressful. Kudos to you for getting through it.Dedeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10155503562900208564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-49332893595387980352009-01-29T18:23:00.000-06:002009-01-29T18:23:00.000-06:00Look at that brave, beautiful boy! He is blessed t...Look at that brave, beautiful boy! He is blessed to have such an incredible Mama. Praying for you...Rach@In His Handshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01580213373580431141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-74470913128129158372009-01-29T08:45:00.000-06:002009-01-29T08:45:00.000-06:00Your welcome. Now let ME say thank you ... for you...Your welcome. <BR/><BR/>Now let ME say thank you ... for your inspiration, faith, and ability to see the larger perspective.<BR/><BR/>Thanks, girl.That Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15006763952612909570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-10724834598821512222009-01-28T23:58:00.000-06:002009-01-28T23:58:00.000-06:00SO GLAD to see the picture of him with that pacifi...SO GLAD to see the picture of him with that pacifier. Thanks for posting that! And don't ever forget, you totally rock! When I saw those photos and thought again about all you've been through this year, I cannot even imagine the stress and the heartache and the constant, pleading prayers. (So grateful I could at least help with that last one!)<BR/><BR/>He is a living blessing, a living miracle, and when I think of all the heart's he's united...oh, he must be one very special little boy, and God must have great things in mind for him someday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-803907031882267302009-01-28T22:53:00.000-06:002009-01-28T22:53:00.000-06:00Yay for everything going well. And coming from a ...Yay for everything going well. And coming from a mom who completely and totally stressed about her son's language development - I must say your plan sounds better. :) And yes, now my son is 4 and never stops talking.Kristen Howertonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11055131545156196477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-49285829994137064162009-01-28T16:08:00.000-06:002009-01-28T16:08:00.000-06:00I'm so glad he's doing well. I have a friend whos...I'm so glad he's doing well. I have a friend whose son has a heart condition. Like most people, we just assume after surgery that everything is fixed and we thank the Lord and mentally move on. I've learned from her that there is always more after the fact even if the scariest part is over.<BR/><BR/>Yeah for Asher! I'm so happy for your family. What a gift.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15300459671364768442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-74514380860636892592009-01-28T15:52:00.000-06:002009-01-28T15:52:00.000-06:00What a BEAUTIFUL little guy you have, Heather. I l...What a BEAUTIFUL little guy you have, Heather. I love the one where he is praising God - I have NO doubt that he's quite spiritual. :) <BR/><BR/>He will be in my prayers.Jackie https://www.blogger.com/profile/06689420082726915164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-58791345515702216192009-01-28T14:19:00.000-06:002009-01-28T14:19:00.000-06:00I've been wondering how your little guy is doing s...I've been wondering how your little guy is doing so thank you for the update! I'm so glad to hear that everything is going well.Blessedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029860506890356566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-23567308234207147982009-01-28T10:47:00.000-06:002009-01-28T10:47:00.000-06:00Heather, I cannot imagine. I just can't. But I d...Heather, I cannot imagine. I just can't. But I do know what it's like to worry and wonder about your child's development. And you are right to set it aside and just let him "be." Watch... wait... observe... and let the rest of it go. Huge hugs to you. And thank you for allowing us a glimpse.a Tonggu Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01365812914466181060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-87024269664582143782009-01-28T10:05:00.000-06:002009-01-28T10:05:00.000-06:00I'm so glad he is doing so well and that you have ...I'm so glad he is doing so well and that you have such a positive attitude. <BR/><BR/>I totally hear you about the language. Aaron is just starting to say words. It's SO exciting. It's still coming pretty slowly, but he's awesome and there's no question that he's a smarty. Who cares if his sister was speaking in complete sentences and cracking jokes at his age! :)LisAwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03299284773832500834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-36640673284600909012009-01-28T09:47:00.000-06:002009-01-28T09:47:00.000-06:00Thanks for sharing so freely about this. I know i...Thanks for sharing so freely about this. I know it surely ministers to other parents who are also going through trials they never expected to face with their children. You are truly a testament to God's life-giving, soul-restoring grace.Megan@SortaCrunchyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17202909752129884370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-16030757517961657722009-01-28T09:46:00.000-06:002009-01-28T09:46:00.000-06:00You know something? I began to feel uber guilty fo...You know something? I began to feel uber guilty for not having asked some of those questions myself. Mainly because I hadn't even considered the shunt would stay in all his life(!), so I hadn't considered sports or anything. But I know why I hadn't asked if he was going to be ok, because *I just know*. I can't explain how, or why, I just do. I can just literally feel that he's going to do absolutely fine. I wish I could share that feeling in my chest with you, because I am certain you're still worried, as a momma should be when something goes wrong. But he's going to be fine. There might be a hiccup or two, but he's gonna be fine. I know it.<BR/><BR/>About the speech/talking delay, my 8-year-old daughter was also delayed (due to hearing loss) and she won't stop talking now lol. It took a bit to get her up to where she had to be, but she's been out of speech therapy for 2 years. <BR/><BR/>*Hugs* to you, thank you for sharing those pictures. He is beautiful, and squishily kissable, isn't he? :)Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parentinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06066995811409390360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-50369475735183376942009-01-28T09:28:00.000-06:002009-01-28T09:28:00.000-06:00I still think of how you explained about how thing...I still think of how you explained about how things came together so that you guys were even able to catch this (with the CAT scans scheduling mix ups and all). I think that's such a good lesson in learning that God has a hand in our lives even when we don't see it. I'm so glad that all is well.Melanie Jacobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489615939726209573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-72517631733020585342009-01-28T09:22:00.000-06:002009-01-28T09:22:00.000-06:00Bless all of your hearts. May Asher grow into a fi...Bless all of your hearts. May Asher grow into a fine young man of God who testifies to the love of God as expressed through his great parents.2nd Cup of Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05478944775613602625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-85252628468037562302009-01-28T09:16:00.000-06:002009-01-28T09:16:00.000-06:00I think I told you about the little girl I taught ...I think I told you about the little girl I taught when I taught Kindergarten. She had a shunt and was a perfectly normal adorable little girl. She did miss school for a little bit to have surgery because she grew and her shunt wasn't working properly, but otherwise, you would never have even known.<BR/><BR/>I am happy to read the update and see the pictures. And I am happy everyone is doing well now!Radioactive Torihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588217525296865718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-7990948192191079692009-01-28T09:15:00.000-06:002009-01-28T09:15:00.000-06:00Wow! You are an amazingly strong women and I admi...Wow! You are an amazingly strong women and I admire that quality! The faith you put forth is incredible.Kellinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04774797731083771852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-76341355793438002132009-01-28T09:10:00.000-06:002009-01-28T09:10:00.000-06:00Those pictures were great! He sure is a sweet boy!...Those pictures were great! He sure is a sweet boy! I like the wagon ride! Why don't they make wagon for adults, that the kids could pull? They have all the energy. I'm just saying...<BR/>Thanks for answering questions too. It is nice to have information about something I know nothing about. I heard of this cupcake place over off 280 Cup-cake...you interseted??Sara@iSasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12957397803528050139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-73558718858346484992009-01-28T08:23:00.000-06:002009-01-28T08:23:00.000-06:00I love the pic of asher raising his arm up... Hall...I love the pic of asher raising his arm up... Hallalujah, Praise the Lord! Im healed!<BR/>It made me laugh.<BR/>Im so glad he is doing better!<BR/>God is good!Sabrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02121871412387502050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-87526948524377209422009-01-28T07:52:00.000-06:002009-01-28T07:52:00.000-06:00Do you know how much I wish we could sit down with...Do you know how much I wish we could sit down with a cup o coffee and chat it up for a few hours?? Do you even drink coffee?? Maybe tea or hot chocolate. :) Coke? <BR/>Anyway - we could talk shunts. Not something you can relate about every day. :) <BR/>K has only had to have one shunt update in the 6 years he's had his. It was a little bit scary when his malfunctioned, but we caught it fairly early.<BR/>Our pediatrician and local ER know us well and gladly accept us in there doors every time K is extra sleepy, or puking, or just seems off. Fortunately most times it's just some thing normal. But we always err on the side of caution. Because the truth is you just DON'T know.<BR/>So yeah, I just wrote a post in your comments section.<BR/>Glad for the update on Asher. Those pictures are adorable - as sad as it is. I have been glad to have pictures of K's surgeries, even though at first I wondered if I would want them or not.Wendi@EveryDayMiracleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02726898493426028276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-24187384664356043092009-01-28T06:38:00.000-06:002009-01-28T06:38:00.000-06:00Praise God that he is doing so well. That little ...Praise God that he is doing so well. That little guy is PRECIOUS! You're a good mama.Jessica Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08944990982584233095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-5431033566108373952009-01-28T05:39:00.000-06:002009-01-28T05:39:00.000-06:00Thanks for the update and the pictures. Though hea...Thanks for the update and the pictures. Though heartbreaking, they tell the story of what you guys went through well. I can I only imagine how hard those days were for you... we had the easy job in supporting you with prayer. He's a precious little boy. Loved by many, as are you :)Peanuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02218726745585062413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-54693127515210430372009-01-28T01:56:00.000-06:002009-01-28T01:56:00.000-06:00So good Heather! Glad everything is working out th...So good Heather! Glad everything is working out the way it's supposed to thus far! Hugs to you!Aquaspcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02245372987722624186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-34059386632890563772009-01-28T01:41:00.000-06:002009-01-28T01:41:00.000-06:00he is sooooooo adorable....glad things are going w...he is sooooooo adorable....glad things are going well for himAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13755834803574964576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-71854030855238304862009-01-28T00:58:00.000-06:002009-01-28T00:58:00.000-06:00I loved your comments under each picture of Asher....I loved your comments under each picture of Asher. You know he was praising Jesus in that one!<BR/><BR/>I am so glad he is doing well, and someday he is going think his shunt is really cool. He'll brag about it to all his friends. And I believe he will choose a sport like swimming. Fun and competitive, but not dangerous! My husband was a swimmer.<BR/><BR/>I'm curious-are you signing with him? It's always worked great for us.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17046168776303235588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-91201936110018867852009-01-28T00:11:00.000-06:002009-01-28T00:11:00.000-06:00Cute boy and cute family. I am glad to read an up...Cute boy and cute family. I am glad to read an update. Seems like although it will be a life-long thing to live with that you will get used to what to expect and allow. You guys are doing great things!Kazzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04411131948607000725noreply@blogger.com