Never Say Never !

Every time I hear that phrase "Never Say Never" little Fievel Mousekewitz and Henri the pigeon start singing in my head.  As a child, I loved all of the American Tail movies and for some reason this song/phrase stuck with me.  It holds several meanings for me.  Never say never - because most often, the thing that you thought would "never" happen, does!  Never say never - because you always have to believe that the best will come from any situation, you just might have to work extra hard to get the results.  Never say never - because you just don't know what God has planned for your life...

Here are a couple of my "Never's"...   Boy was I WRONG!!!

Emma and Cade coloring together.  This is something when Cade was first diagnosed that I thought I would never see.  Because Autism is still so mysterious, a prognosis is never given.  Cade drew a train and is writing his name in this photo.  Emma watches over him; she is such an amazing big sister!

Please excuse our drool!!!  Ian means God is Gracious and he graciously gave us this little blessing.

Change...

Everyone experiences change, whether it be good or bad, it is inevitable.  It's what you choose to do with those changes and how you choose to handle them that make you who you are.  I realized something while I was driving this weekend.  I tend to think a lot when I am driving because that is often the only time that I find it quiet enough to have a thought of my own...  I realized that so often in life we are looking ahead or longing for a moment in the past.  We rarely sit back and enjoy what is in front of us at the moment.  Sadly, I think I've spent the better part of the last three years looking in the past for an answer or looking to the future for what I hoped that it might hold, all the while not realizing that I was missing out on the "now".  I could continue to wait my whole life for what I wanted, only to find that in the end I missed out.  It's hard to put into words.  I realized I have to enjoy what I have in that moment.  Even if it's not what I thought it would be or it takes me by surprise, it's mine and I love it!! 

 

Our Journey

I've decided to try my hand at blogging!!  If for no other reason than to preserve memories for my family.  I am sure it will be an interesting compilation of humor, drama, tears and smiles as I share with you the journey that we call life!  Here we go!!!