Another first for Aiden

I have really been struggling with the best way to provide Aiden with the best education possible. Don't misunderstand; I am not interested in the least in sending Aiden to public school. I am convinced that they would be unable to provide the protection that he requires and as a result, I would either feel obligated to be in attendance or I would have daily anxiety attacks worrying about him. This having been said, homeschooling is the best option.
So the job of finding the right program for Aiden became my focus. I haven't been putting it off.

I have actually been looking for programs for him for over a year; hours on the internet searching.....phone calls, emails. It has been consuming. I believe that I've found a good option, but I really want Aiden to have the opportunity to be with other kids; to learn to play and maybe even have a real friend someday. (What mommy doesn't want that for her child?)

So how do I make this happen for Aiden? Firstly, we have been working on attending some part of Sunday school weekly. I go with him (I get to play too!) usually for snack and praise time. (This Sunday he made it through the puppet program.) As well, Aiden is attending the Messy Class in our homeschool co-op.

The Messy Class is all about getting your hands dirty. Aiden attended his first class 2 weeks ago Friday. He got to play with homemade play dough. They had primary colors: red, blue, and yellow. They got to mix secondary colors: green, purple, and orange. Aiden squeezed the dough, patted the dough and pushed the dough. His favorite colors were blue and green. (He picked them every time!!) I think that he had fun!

I know that it is not rocket science or medical school, but for us it is a step forward in providing Aiden with options for his future. We will continue to do our best for Aiden; to reach beyond what we or anyone else may think limits him in order to seek God's best for him. It is a challenge, sometimes moment by moment, but one that we will do our best to meet.

Please continue to pray for us. Pray for Aiden to continue to make steps forward both in fine motor skills and in communication. As well, pray that Dave and I will have the wisdom to do what is best for our family.

Blessings to you all,

Christa