The biggest thing with Breckin lately I think would be her mobility. She has a tiny little walker and she uses it to walk around. I was amazed the first time she used it independently because she was actually standing and walking by herself! She also has learned to crawl to get where she wants to go. This was a skill that her therapists and I thought she just might skip, but of course she proved us wrong! She pulls up to standing onto anything that is stable enough to hold her-the couch, Harper's little table, our tv console, our bed, etc. She is also cruising, taking steps side-to-side as she holds onto whatever it is she has pulled up to. We are actually going to have to start baby proofing the house now, and being completely aware of where she is at all times. Even with Harper, we didn't do much baby proofing. She just didn't get into things. This is a whole new thing for us, but I am so glad for it!
Just like the walking and crawling is a normal baby milestone that she has reached, Breckin is also starting to act like a toddler! She had a swallow study a few weeks ago, and she behaved terribly! She pushed the cup away, pursed her lips together tightly so nothing could get in, and she swatted her hands at whoever was trying to get near her. I was so embarrassed! However, the therapists doing the study said that she was just acting like a normal toddler her age! Can you say that again please? My toddler was just acting like all the other toddlers out there! Despite her challenging behavior, I was so pleased to hear she was being normal! And in spite of her acting out, they were still able to get clear pictures and a conclusive result. She passed her test and we no longer have to thicken her milk! I think I was in a little bit of shock when they told me this. I was still on cloud nine from hearing that Breckin was acting like a typical child her age, so when I learned that we would no longer need to make follow-up swallow studies, and could give her regular milk, I was floored!
A couple months ago, I went through a period of loneliness. Not that I didn't have people around me, but that when it came to being Breckin's mom, I felt lonely. I would see other moms with their children, and I just couldn't relate. Their struggles with their children were things I wish were my struggles with Breckin. Things like screaming when they can't have what they want, constantly getting into things they're not supposed to, throwing toys, etc. I found myself wishing Breckin would do these things, so I could relate to the other moms out there. And now since then, I have had several people tell me that Breckin's behaviors are typical for her age. I never thought I would be so thrilled to be entering into the terrible twos!
It is just so cool to see how God works in her little life. During her early days, I would never have imagined she would be where she is today. I see God's fingerprints all over her. She truly was created in his image, and she is "fearfully and wonderfully made" (Psalm 139:14). God also continues to work in my life through her and Harper. Seeing the faith and strength my children have, has helped strengthen my faith in Christ. Harper and I say prayers together every evening, and most nights, she just prays what's on her heart. Twice last week, she prayed that Breckin would be able to see her one day. I don't even pray this prayer, but Harper truly believes this is something God is capable of doing, and He is! She has inspired me to start praying this for Breckin. Harper is always saying how much she loves Breckin. She said the other day that she loves her so much she wants another blind baby just like her! Talk about tears!
Seeing how Breckin continues to overcome obstacles and reach milestones despite her weaknesses, just speaks volumes to God's power and goodness. I feel like every blog post somehow comes back to this common theme: God is good and sovereign. Sometimes we don't get to see how God is working things out for our good on this side of heaven. However, sometimes we do, and I get to see it everyday in my life. I know that there is much more that God has planned for Breckin's life, and there may be things being done for His glory that I won't get to see until I meet Him face-to-face. I just know that God has given me the pleasure of seeing first hand how His ways and plans are not mine.
There is so much more that I can write about, but I will end today's post. My goal is to write more frequently when God puts things on my heart, and not put it off. Thank you to everyone who reads this, and prays for our family. It means more to me than you know!
Love,
B
There is so much more that I can write about, but I will end today's post. My goal is to write more frequently when God puts things on my heart, and not put it off. Thank you to everyone who reads this, and prays for our family. It means more to me than you know!
Love,
B
Little musician
Sweet sisters
B has the best big sis!
Standing up and making messes!
