Boy do I have some exciting news for some of yall!

Lets start out with when we went to ACH (Arkansas Children’s Hospital) the other day what we were told. We had a EEG done as routine and I was told that it was BETTER than EVER!!! Which is good actually which was great compared to before. They want him to stop taking his Keppra, and maybe later try to take him off the other. I was really excited about that.

It opened my eyes to new things that Brandon was getting better, he will probably never be perfect , except in my heart and eyes he is already that way. I looked at  him in a new light, I could tell he was more alert, Happier, Healthier, and just dang Smarter than ever. Of course the EEG is always going to be abnormal because of such missing tissue but to have it look better was awesome . To me that means he is learning and remembering.

So today when the Vision Therapist came out we did something new. We held flash cards up to see what Brandon would do. HE was asked to show her which one was Daddy Duck and which one was Brandon Bear. I was so cool to watch him make the right choice. Now we are going to make real life Flash Cards that have pictures of me, kids, family, things around the house so he can start making more choices on his own.

I am so ready for this and I hope to have videos soon of how he will be doing this.

Thanks for reading,

Amber

“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” – Hebrews 11:6 KJV

This Friday we are sitting around the house hanging out as family. Well Jordan is at a friends house but all the boys are here. So we was trying to figure out what we would do. 1st we played dress up with Bully our Boxer lol.

Then we decided it was time for family video games. So I got a wii point card and we went online on the wii and ordered us some old games and a couple of fairly new ones. Me and Trey are going to have a contest later on who is the best at these games lol.

Just remember that even if your feeling old you are always a kid at heart…so share that with your kids and see the smiles.

“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.” – John 6:47 KJV

Happy Birthday to my mom to start out with. I love her with all my heart!! i hope you have a wonderful day !

Well lets see I started classes today…. and I felt like the oldest person in the whole school. I know I wasn’t but it sure felt like it. I am now aware that I do not like to be in classes for very long lol. I have College Algebra via satellite tv 1st period love Mr. Wright. I had him one time before and learned so much from him. Right after that I go to Western Civilization Mr. Franklin is a hoot lol I had him as a lab partner in one of my other classes in computers along time ago. Then right after that I have Comp 2 and I LOVE THIS TEACHER lol why because she was my high school English teacher and I love knowing her for that. She is tough but good teacher. Then its home to do my 2 Internet classes, one of those classes I will be going to different schools and observing the teachers and taking notes. I am nervous but I know it will be very helpful in the long run.

Then today I came home and cleaned, cooked, and now I am waitting on my wonderful son Brandon then off to bus stop to get the other kids. I am so blessed for the things in my life and Thank you Lord for everything.

I want to start leaving you all with some bible verses I have learned and would love to share with you……

“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV

Well I would like to say Happy Birthday to my husband Haskel Pollard

So how has everyone been?  I am trying my hardest to come up with new things to write about. We did gets his IEP redone and I think its been the best it could ever been. I hope we see progress on this one I will list some of his1st goals.

• Adaptive skills - Brandon will hold his mouth open while the teacher brushes his teeth for 30 seconds 3 out of 4 times for 8 consecutive sessions.
• Communication skills- Brandon will be able to turn his head toward the source of a sound outside his field of vision 3 out of 4 times 8 consecutive sessions.
• Gross Motor Skills- Brandon will lay on hi stomach , lift his head, and hold it up for 20 seconds 3 out of 4 times for 8 consecutive sessions.
• Social Skills- Brandon will interact with his peers for 3 minutes 3 out of 4 times for 8 consecutive sessions.
• Cognitive Skills- Brandon will be able to follow a light source horizontally with his head 3 out of 4 times for 8 consecutive sessions.
• Fine Motor Skills- Brandon will be able to hold an object of different texture in his hand for 3 seconds 3out of 4 times for 8 consecutive sessions.

These objectives may seem minor to everyone else but for Brandon they are simplified and adjusted for just him so he can get a better grasp on what he can do for himself . They have been linked to the general curriculum/appropriate activities in his classroom areas. I hope he does well in them he has shown so much progress in the last few years that I think these will be perfect for him.

I hope you have enjoyed my short but done post lol. I shall right more over the weekend have a GREAT WEEKEND!

Remember :

But they wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength they shall mount up with wings as eagles they shall run and not be weary and they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

Happy Birthday to my son Brandon on the 8th of August he had a good bday and now he thinks he should get that much attetion everyday lol.

We just did a simple little party at moms with cake and ice cream

Well the kids start school this Thursday and I am ready lol. Then I have a appt in LittleRock Friday.THEN dummdummm dummmm……..I START MY TEACHING DEGREE!!!!! Yep you heard it I am going back to school.I am so happy and excited I am going to get my basics and then go all the way to Special Education teaching degree, this is what I am meant to do and I am going to do it no matter how much it cost or what it takes. SO be thinking about me and praying I don’t over do it lol.

I have been doing alot of new things in my life and going to school, church,kids, and etc are some of the new things. I cant wait to see what is in store for me next….I know I haven’t posted in so long but I will try my best to do one everyday again for you guys.Love you all and thanks for everything.

1. I love the hot tub and am so thankful Brandon got it it helps him so much.
2. Summer is almost over man it went by so fast.
3. You know when you try to do right it does pay off.
4. I really dont know what to type lol  not having a moment lol.
5. One of my favo things to eat is chips and salsa.
6. Brandon is one smart little boy even if he is missing a lot of his brain.
7. We don’t have satellite so we have been watching the same movies for months and they are getting really old…..UGH!
8. Working on my kids saying  yes ma-mam and no ma-mam but lets see how long it will last .
9. My poor dog got sick the other day but he is alot better today.
10. Well I am done and hope I didnt disappoint you to much.

The kids love to play with their Brother no matter what they are doing they seem to add him to their games. I love it I am very blessed to have such angels in my life.

I am on a new path in life and Church is a new one for me.  It not that I haven’t had faith its just that I have let it slip at times. I have always believed in GOD and loved church just going to one that I could communicate with was my problem. I have gone to several churches in my life and they all showed to be a true blessing at that time in my life. I would never say that they never showed me anything or helped in anyway because they have, but lately I have really enjoyed the company of the women at the church I am trying to go to now. I feel like GOD is trying to tell me I need them right now, I need their spiritual guidance right now. Tonight we talked about a Woman of GOD in proverbs 31 :10 The Wife of a Noble Character

As I sat there and they read what a noble woman did and how can we compare ourselves to this noble woman or how can we be this woman…I started to think maybe that is my problem. Maybe i haven’t been noble enough for my family? Maybe I need to work on doing my motherly duties better, wifely duties, and less on the little things in life. For example the verses say this:

Proverbs 31:10-18

” A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies” 11 her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. 12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.14 She is like the merchant ships,bringing her food from afar. 15 She gets up while it is still dark she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls.16 She considers a field and buys it,out if her earnings she plants a vineyard. 17 She sets about her work vigorously, her arms strong for her tasks.18 She sees that her trading is profitable and her lamp does not go out at night.

For these verses it talks about how strong and smart she is and how she handles her duties as a wife. What can I do in this day and age to do more for my family to show them my love and faithfulness.

1. I could show more compassion for my husband and what he does for us.
2. I could take better control of my life as I am now.
3. Be more dependent on myself and not others

There is alot we can do as women of GOD to be better wives and mothers. I mean I consider myself a great mother, but I could not complain so much when the kids don’t comply to what I want them to do, I could do it for myself, I kept reading the rest of the passages and found this woman was a hard working, loving, forgiving, faithful, strong woman. I needed this I needed to read this.

Another thing it goes to talk about it how we should not just led GOD lead our lives but have him be a huge part in our lives. The children need church, I need it and so does my husband. We are really working on being a more GODLY family! I am proud of everything we do but we could do so much more to show our appreciation.

Ever since Brandon turned 1 I have thought to myself one day I will show the world how GOD gave me him to show us all we are not alone, not the same, not perfect, and that he only does the things he does to show us he loves us. Brandon is my miracle, my insight to heaven and how precious life is. Everyday I learn from this child how not to get upset over the little things, how precious life is each day, how a smile can light someones day. If there is one thing I can say about being a mom of special needs child it is that GOD knows what he is doing when he gives you this child.SO hold on tight to that child, and your others, kiss your children everyday, teach them the word, hold them, tell them you love them, and GOD will show you the right path for you and them.

SO on with all of my rambling I just want to say thank you to everyone who has been a part of my life and remember GOD has a plan for everyone and we are all a part of it and he will show you the way sooner or later. For me it took 31 years but I see what I am suppose to do and how and I am tying my best to grasp it.

I hope this helps someone understand how a mom, wife, friend, and  church friend is suppose to be towards one another not just for show but for yourselves.

Well I am starting school in the fall….going to CCCUA of De Queen. I am excited and nervous at the same time. I can finally get around to doing things like this because Brandon is doing so well. I had to wait till he was well enough for me to be able to sit down and do a few things with out him crying all the time. We dont have alot of appts any more, he is healthy, and my home life is awesome. So this is the start to a new year for me. Thank you GOD for everything you have done for me.

Dont for get Brandon Will be 4 in a few weeks….WOW 4 that is amazing.

Finally after a long  wait we finally got Brandon’s make a wish party done. It was really nice. We had lots of family and friends there and loved that they could make it. Brandon got to get in the hot tub and have lots of fun with everyone. The Make a Wish team members brought him the head float that he needed, some clothes, toys, and bubbles, and lots of cool xx and oo lol. I am so thankful for everyone and everything being apart of this. So now to what you really wanted to see lol PICTURES LOL.
Thank you MAKE A WISH !  Thank you Family and Friends! Thank you Backyard pools and spas! Thank you Marquis Spas! Thank you to anyone I might have missed!