Roller coasters, water slides and horse back riding. What do all these things have in common? They are things that Seth has done in the last week without any fear. This is the boy who had so much anxiety that anything new caused great fear to the point he was almost paralyzed.
He has worked hard over the years. He has attended many counseling sessions, various types of therapy and the results are showing.
I am so happy for him.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Chase Said The Prayer
This week is Adventure Week at church and Wednesday are always Salvation night. Last night Chase said the Salvation prayer for the first time. I won't go into great deal because Shelley has documented it on her blog but I just wanted to make sure I made mention of it.
Happy Birthday Chase
It was 7 years ago today we got to meet Chase for the first time. I still remember the moment I saw him the first time. At that time I had no idea how cool this little baby would end up being. He has made me laugh some of the biggest laughs I have ever had. He is extremely hugable and has a laugh that is infectious. He was the missing piece in our family puzzle.
Happy Birthday Chase!
Happy Birthday Chase!
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Happy Anniversary
Thirteen years ago Shelley and I got married. This anniversary slipped up on both of us and we have no big plans. I didn't get her a card nor did I write her a sweet note. I started the day bombarding her with emails giving her instructions of what I needed her to do today. We are in the middle of Adventure Week at church and we aren't getting home until 10 each night so things are crazy. But, I never want her to feel I am taking her for granted because I love her with all my heart.
Happy Anniversary honey, I love you and I will make it up to you.
Happy Anniversary honey, I love you and I will make it up to you.
Monday, June 11, 2012
How Many Times
Last week we were watching a show on statistics and they were discussing the average amount of time the average American spends having sex.
The boys were watching with us and Seth then turned to Shelley and I and asked, "how much time do you spend?"
Shelley and I laughed (hysterically) so hard we couldn't breath. We never did answer his question.
The boys were watching with us and Seth then turned to Shelley and I and asked, "how much time do you spend?"
Shelley and I laughed (hysterically) so hard we couldn't breath. We never did answer his question.
Sounds of the Morning
Every morning as I am getting ready for work, music is blaring out of Seth and Chase's rooms. It warms my heart to hear because they both fall asleep listening to our local Christian pop station, KLTY. They both know the words to almost every song they play and they often quote their commercials.
It is good to know that as they sleep they are having a positive message poured into them.
It is good to know that as they sleep they are having a positive message poured into them.
Friday, June 01, 2012
That Dowdle Kid
The past few baseball seasons have been rough on Seth. He just hasn't been able to become a part of a good team. And when I say good, I'm not referring to wins and losses. I am talking more about a team and that includes the coaches.
The past 2 seasons have been better because he did have a coach that cared. But, we weren't blessed with many kids with any athletic ability. Most of his team mates will find success in music, school or other areas but it won't be baseball.
This past season had a lot of ups and downs and some drama as well. The boys did get a win, got a chance to play on the little league field at Rangers' Ballpark and went to a Rough Riders game as a team. But, we had some tough losses as well. The last 2 games were tough losses because the boys had started playing well and had been competitive in their games but the last 2 they got beat worse than they probably should have. The boys seemed to have quit.
Seth took this hard but during the games he was one of the few that kept trying and was playing the game tge way it should have been played. I couldn't have been more proud of him.
While all of this is going on Chase's team is going undefeated and taking 1st place in their division.
All of this has left us contemplating what we would do with Seth and his team for next season. We have been praying about direction and wisdom.
(I know, this is a long story but it is going somewhere)
Last night was the end of the season awards where Chase was getting his 1st place trophy. I knew this was going to be hard on Seth and we talked about him cheering loudly for Chase because there will be a day when Chase will be cheering for Seth's success. And he did this including taking video of the trophy presentation.
Later that evening we get a call from the mother of one of Seth's teammates and one of Seth's best friends.
She recounted a story where the coach from on of those teams that beat us badly in our last 2 games came up to congratulate her son on his season. He was mistaken by what team he was on but when they cleared it up, he remembered our team. The mother then reached out to the coach and said they were considering switching teams and asked if he had any openings. He indicated he might and even asked her son if he wanted to play in an upcoming tournament with his team.
He then went on to say that there was another kid he would be interested in having on his team. He said I would like to have that "Dowdle kid, I think he was #18."
I don't know who this meant more to, Shelley and myself or Seth.
The past 2 seasons have been better because he did have a coach that cared. But, we weren't blessed with many kids with any athletic ability. Most of his team mates will find success in music, school or other areas but it won't be baseball.
This past season had a lot of ups and downs and some drama as well. The boys did get a win, got a chance to play on the little league field at Rangers' Ballpark and went to a Rough Riders game as a team. But, we had some tough losses as well. The last 2 games were tough losses because the boys had started playing well and had been competitive in their games but the last 2 they got beat worse than they probably should have. The boys seemed to have quit.
Seth took this hard but during the games he was one of the few that kept trying and was playing the game tge way it should have been played. I couldn't have been more proud of him.
While all of this is going on Chase's team is going undefeated and taking 1st place in their division.
All of this has left us contemplating what we would do with Seth and his team for next season. We have been praying about direction and wisdom.
(I know, this is a long story but it is going somewhere)
Last night was the end of the season awards where Chase was getting his 1st place trophy. I knew this was going to be hard on Seth and we talked about him cheering loudly for Chase because there will be a day when Chase will be cheering for Seth's success. And he did this including taking video of the trophy presentation.
Later that evening we get a call from the mother of one of Seth's teammates and one of Seth's best friends.
She recounted a story where the coach from on of those teams that beat us badly in our last 2 games came up to congratulate her son on his season. He was mistaken by what team he was on but when they cleared it up, he remembered our team. The mother then reached out to the coach and said they were considering switching teams and asked if he had any openings. He indicated he might and even asked her son if he wanted to play in an upcoming tournament with his team.
He then went on to say that there was another kid he would be interested in having on his team. He said I would like to have that "Dowdle kid, I think he was #18."
I don't know who this meant more to, Shelley and myself or Seth.
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