Category Archives: Rebekah’s Updates

I cried in Walmart

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Valerie

These girls have a bond that is deeper than I will ever understand.  I am so thankful for our big girl Kayla.  She is the extra hands I have prayed for, the apple of Bekah’s eye, and an unbelievably unselfish … Continue reading →

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With just a little yellow…

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Valerie

I am always amazed on September 30th.  It is not a national holiday.  It is not anyone’s birthday.  The date never even held significance for me until a few years ago. September 30th is Microcephaly Awareness Day.  This date is … Continue reading →

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IEPs according to Dr. Seuss

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Valerie

I saw this funny on Facebook today and had to pass it along.  Single Mothers who have Children with Autism had a poem that I know some of us can relate to. An IEP is an individualized education plan that is … Continue reading →

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Overflowing

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Valerie

This Spring has brought an overflow of blessings.  I am sitting here physically tired (and I just woke up!) from trying to keep up with God.  He has put His hand on our family and I want to praise Him … Continue reading →

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Bekah’s Buttons

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Valerie

I’ve had a little time this morning and have been working on setting up buttons on my iPad for Bekah to start making choices. Won’t it be fun for her to have a choice for an activity? I’m excited for … Continue reading →

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New access = New toys

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Valerie

  First of all, please let me say that I am pretty sure miss-matched clothes are VERY “in” this year!  Anyway, even if they aren’t, this girl is so super cute!   We borrowed this TumbleForm seat from Rebekah’s school … Continue reading →

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What’s for lunch?

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Valerie

Rebekah thought this was so funny. What am I supposed to do with this crazy thing? Bang it? Smack it? Hide it for later? Oh! Eat it! “Thanks Mom for my yummy lunch!”

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Microcephaly Awareness 2011

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Valerie

Today is National Microcephaly Day – Microcephaly affects 2 – 2 1/2% of the entire population. Microcephaly is COMMON – it is far more common than other well known disorders (i.e. Autism). Microcephaly affects more than 25,000 infants in the … Continue reading →

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Bekah’s first day of school

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Valerie

Bekah starts receiving her services in the public school now that she is three years old.  This day came way too soon for me.  It just seems like yesterday that we brought her home from the hospital.  We worked hard … Continue reading →

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Bekah’s 3!

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Valerie

We had a very small party here at home with our closest friends, Rocky and Kelly.  Bekah had a great time opening some very special gifts with Daddy.  Can’t you just see the love she has for her Dad?!? Happy … Continue reading →

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