Rivers of Joy: Thankful Thursday

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Thankful Thursday

I am so thankful for my son, Nathan James.

I'm thankful that he has Ds-that his diagnosis and the results of that diagnosis have awakened in me a whole new perspective and attitude that I was previously unaware of.

I'm thankful that he has come to live in my home, with me and James, and our other 3 children, and has made incredible changes in their lives too.

I'm thankful every morning when I hear his little voice chattering and calling for me from upstairs.

I am so freaking thankful for this little guy that I can't even tell you in words; I can't express it with the language that I know; I fail miserably at describing the impact he has had in my life.

I love you Natie-boy. My heart overflows with wonder and joy each and every day at the sight of your smile.

7 comments:

KellyJune 10, 2010 at 10:19 AM
I know EXACTLY how you feel, Jill!! No words are necessary.......the last pic speaks volumes:)
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RiaJune 10, 2010 at 10:49 AM
All great things to be thankful for. I'm thankful right along with you. :-)
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AdrienneJune 10, 2010 at 5:12 PM
Okay your comment cracked me up! Thanks so much for all the Disney advice!!!
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BeverlyJune 10, 2010 at 9:30 PM
oh this is so awesome and sweet! Happy Thursday!
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JamesJune 10, 2010 at 9:58 PM
Very true Jill, excellent post.

Although I'm going to have to keep you honest here...

I, too am there when Natie-boy awakes every morning. But the name I hear him continually calling is...

DadaDaDadadadadaDaDaaaaDahhhhDADADAdadada.......

;)
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JillJune 11, 2010 at 1:30 PM
you wishhhhhhhh
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AnonymousJune 12, 2010 at 8:35 PM
Love this!
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nate...

our youngest son born October 20, 2007. Nate was diagnosed with Trisomy 21 just after birth. He is the source of never-ending rivers of joy. I heard someone say on Christian radio recently that people who have special needs children will tell you that the day that child came into their lives, joy came into the home. I couldn't have said it better myself! Was his diagnosis easy? No...and was there great anxiety? Yes...but there is no doubt about it that God was nearer than ever before. In the summer of 2012, Nate was also diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy 3, a rare, genetically inherited neuromuscular condition unrelated to Ds. Jars of Clay have written "The Valley Song" from where the title of this blog comes from. There are no truer words to describe our family journey..."I will sing of Your Mercies that lead me through valleys of sorrow...to rivers of joy."