Dear Jesus
Eli is making huge developmental progress. He has reached a stage where things are really clicking in his intricate mind. He learns new things everyday- which is an answer to a prayer I routinely pray over him.
This morning Eli and I fought Orlando rush hour traffic for nearly an hour as we headed into downtown to go the Arnold Palmer Hospital for another evaluation with Eli's occupational therapist, Julie. As you might recall she recommended Eli to have therapy once a week upon his first evaluation with her a few months ago. When she was with him about 5 weeks ago, she was so pleased with his progress that she changed her recommendation to monthly visits to closely monitor Eli's development.
Today, was our first 4-week evaluation. She gave him the same standardized test that she did with him on our first visit. To both of our delight, Eli passed the test with flying colors! And he even did throw the crayons and make flying colors at one point- crazy guy.
She is going to score up his test, but her initial reaction is that he is right where he should be developmentally. He did everything that she asked him to do. I was so blessed to watch him show off his new abilities. Everytime he accomplished a task he would excitedly clap and squeal in unison with our praises for his good work.
At the end of the visit she said it was my decision as to whether I ever came to see her again. I recommended doing another evaluation in 6 months which she agreed to but didn't even seem to think that it was necessary. None the less, for at least my own peace of mind we will visit her again in 6 months. I want Eli to have all that he needs!
I praise God for this wonderful report today. I know that when God heals He does a complete healing- this is something I continue to believe Him for. I am so thankful to learn from the therapist ways I can help encourage Eli's development- I know that is something that has proved very beneficial. God is so good. I praise Him for the beautiful mind He has given my Mr. Eli Jones.
Eli's newest skill is the most heart-melting skill he has learned so far. He puts his hands together and sweetly says, "Ear Esuh," which translated is 'Dear Jesus'. It is the sweetest thing I think my ears have ever been so blessed to hear. To hear an infant call out to His savior is incomparably precious.
One thing I must note, that is beautifully significant, is that Jesus is the first person Eli has ever addressed. He has not ever called me 'momma' or Barb 'mia' or anyone else for that matter. The first person he called by name was the Lover of His Soul. I praise God for giving Eli a heart that already is attuned to Him and that already calls out to Him! I pray this only increases as Eli grows.
May these words continue to pour out from his mouth; from the depths of his heart. May they ever increase in there meaning and power and significance to Eli. May they bring the comfort of knowing the presence of the Prince of Peace is near.
posted by Kellie # 11:03 PM
