Monday, August 11, 2014

Big Girl, Big News

I've talked about my dream of Aralyn experiencing normalcy more times than I can count.  I know God created her perfectly, and I know her life is in His hands, but there's still that worldly voice reminding me that she's different.  However, by God's great Grace and Will, Aralyn is going to experience another "normal" activity this year.  Wait for it.......

Bunny is going to school!!!!

Wild, I know.  My precious little baby girl is becoming a big girl.  I've been flooded with so many emotions and questions lately.  This decision was not made lightly.  I've prayed over and over again.  When peace filled my heart, I knew God was telling me Aralyn's ready.  I spoke with the school principal, Mrs. Bass, who's also the director or some other fancy title of ARD, and she is fantastic.  Because Bunny will not be in a typical classroom setting, we get to choose the days and times she attends.  That alone gives me the motivation to see where this adventure takes us.  Bunny has minimal interaction with other children because she's at such a high risk of becoming ill from germs you and I wouldn't even notice.  Her three siblings don't see her as anything less or different, and they play with her like they do with one another, but new friends never hurt anyone, right?  I guess we'll find out.  As of last week, her primary doctor consented to a medical release.  That makes it official.  You can't tell, but I'm taking deep breaths right now.  This is HUGE!  Bunny is going to school.  Yes, to school.  Big girl, backpack, outside of the home, with other children school.  Please join me in praying for a smooth transition, positive environment, and for the peace to remain in my heart.  We get to choose her start date, and it's a very slow process, but every new day is another day closer.  My baby will be in school!

On another note, she's doing very well since her most recent illness, a stomach virus.  Her fevers are spacing out, her seizures have decreased, and her spunk is shining through again.  That, my friends, is what prayer can do.  Do we serve an awesome God or what?! 

Blessings and Bunny love,
Whitney 

Psalm 29:11