I am at a point in which I just need my family in Christ to stand in the gap with me.
My beloved son, Jon, will be going for yet ANOTHER eye exam with sedation on Friday morning. There is always a risk with sedation - but Jon's health history and repeated/numerous sedations put him at higher risk.
Because of the issues he has with his eyes/vision he gets sedated every year, and every year the doctor tells me he does not expect any significant changes, yet Jon's vision continues to worsen.
I just ask that you will believe with me that Jon will NOT have a meltdown at any point in the visit (you have NO idea how bad he freaks out when we arrive at the hospital), that his vision hasn't worsened and when we get his new glasses he will wear them (His last pair that I spent FOUR hundred dollars on, have been sitting on the cupboard for over 8 months as he will NOT wear them).
I would also ask that you continue to lift our family up as Michael continues to be unemployed. God has been gracious and we are able to pay our bills, put food on the table and purchase the things we need. With Christmas coming, things will be very tight - and we want to be very wise with the monies we do have.
And lastly, I have a very personal, unspoken request, in which I really need God to show Himself strong. It is a situation, that in hindsight, God has been preparing me for, for quite some time. And although I have been prepared - Michael was caught of guard and I need Jesus to show Michael how He is and always will be in control - even when we 'think' we are in a situation/position that we cannot handle.
Thanks in advance,
~*~ Renee & the AMAZING Harris ZooCrew
UPDATE: 4-5-09
As many of you know - this is a subject very close to my heart - There seems to be much more information in the topic - but Autism is a Spectrum Disorder - simply meaning it effects each person differently - A great resource for more information www.autism.org
Mikayla (17) My first born. Hormonal teen determined to challenge my parenting skills. Counting the days until she turns 18 so she can leave :(
Rilea (15) My baby girl! Energetic, funny, and impulsive, she too challenges my parenting skills. Believing for a continual breakthrough regarding her ADHD, Central Auditory Processing Disorder & Dyslexia.
Lizzie (11) and although not physically part of our family any more, a definite part of our heart and prayers. Responsible in shaping our hearts as you see them today.
Jonathon (8) My miracle boy. My amazing, (in spite of interventions) autistic, one-eyed wonder with a host of issues and struggles, but a definite over comer and a true testament to God's mercy and grace. Heightened sensitivity to: Adhesive in all band-aid/tape material, Coconut, Lima Bean, Oat, Peanut, Black Walnut, Black Pepper, Lima Bean, Sesame, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Brewer's Yeast, Apple, Cashew, Beef, Pear, Rice, Pineapple, Malt, Sunflower Seed, Broccoli, Almond, Pinto Bean, Tomato, Soybean, Blueberry, Wheat, Cucumber, Gluten, Grapefruit, & Red Dye. Aortic Root Dilation, Band Keratopathy Right Eye, Bruxism, Choridal and Retinal Detachment Right Eye (Blind), Chronic Lung Disorder, Congenital Nystagmus/Legally Blind, Cornea Adhered to Pupil Right Eye, G-Tube Dependant/Oral Aversion, Gastro Paresis, GERD, Gross Global and Neuro-Developmental Delays, History of PDA, Incontinent, Inter-Ocular Pressure Stable (14), Myopia (-17L), Retinopathy of Prematurity, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Sensory Integration Disorder and Vasomotor Rhinitis.
Kaden (5) Momma's little monster man. My other autistic wonder (showing recovery with intervention), struggling with apraxia and emotional instability, yet the joy of my life with the biggest brown eyes and another testament to God's grace and mercy - believing for yet one more miracle! Heightened sensitivity to: Wheat, Gluten, Peanut, Barley, Cow's Milk, Soybean, Beef, Crab, Brewer's Yeast, Lettuce, Watermelon, Lamb,Tomato, Rye, Cantaloupe, Asparagus, Celery, Pea, Eggplant, Cabbage, Pear, Cauliflower, Coconut, Cashew, Black Tea & Grapefruit. Dysphagia, Congenital Muscular Torticollis, GERD, Mood Disorder NOS, Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Reactive Airway Disease, STARband Graduate/Positional Plagiocephaly (11/9/04 – 2/9/05) and Sensory Integration Disorder.
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