The Phamily Blog

Lets wrap this up being that it is now DECEMBER. Whoa.



Resources- I am so grateful for all who have paved the way before me and who have made it possible for my daughter to have the life she will have. So many have fought to get to where we are today in regards to special needs. We have so many resources available for Gabby that will ensure that she lives up to her maximum potential. Even twenty years ago, this wasn't the case. We are so lucky.



Sleep- Anyone that knows me knows that I am a girl that loves her sleep. When I was younger I could easily sleep until noon every single day. Don't worry though- on the weekends my dad would never let that happen ;) Today, I am lucky if I get to sleep in until 8:30am. One day I'll be able to sleep in again, right?



Teachers- I used to think I wanted to be a teacher someday but I know now that I would never have the patience for such an occupation. I know many teachers...some that taught me, some that teach Cameron, Gabby's therapists, friends down the street, and family members far away. They are all remarkable people with one of the MOST important jobs in the world. I am SO thankful to all of you for doing what you do.

Unicorns??? Yeah, that sounds good.

Vicki- my momma :)

Wendy's chocolate frostys. Have you had one lately?

X- Okay...should I just go ahead and say "x-rays?" Don't laugh. Why don't you try coming up with a word that starts with "X." That's what I thought. So yeah...I'm really thankful for x-rays. Gabby has had quite a few in her short life and they have always showed positive results...no pneumonia, no broken bones, no hip displaysia, and perfectly healed breastbones thanks to the metal wires holding them together!

Yellow. It's just a really nice color.

Z- Okay so this is a little repetitive of "S" but oh well. I am ever so thankful that my husband is the first one to wake up and let's me get my Zzzz's. They are crucial to my sanity!

A post from Nguyen...

Questions.... Without questions we would never have any answers to anything. I can always recall being so scared to question my parents growing up, but as I grew older I realized that it was okay to do so as long as your intentions were good. I hope Cameron and Gabby grow up asking lots and lots of QUESTIONS.

A post from Nguyen...

Open Arms... I am thankful for the open arms that are waiting for me from family and friends when I need them. Sometimes a great big hug solves all the world's problems.

I am thankful for MOBILITY. Just this morning, Gabby put on a show for me and demonstrated her new trick. We have been working on cruising for about a week and it looks like she has it down! I am so excited. She'll be walking before I know it and I can't wait!!

I am thankful for my itouch. Without it, I would NEVER exercise...for reals. Thank you, itouch, for keeping me only semi-fat and not REALLY really fat.

I am EVER so thankful for all of our FRIENDS and FAMILY, new and old. We seriously have a great group of people we can always count on. Nguyen and I both have held onto our childhood friends which I think is just amazing. In fact, these bonds are past the point of friendship...we consider them our family. I can't forget to mention all of our new friends we have made in the past year and a half. WOW. Some of the most incredible people in the world! We are lucky, indeed!
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As for our blood-related family?!! We have some of the best. Some of the most supportive, loving, caring people in the universe. Yep-that's our family!! Love you all!!

I am thankful for ELEMENTARY school which I will be registering my sweet boy for in three short weeks. Yep, that's right. I'll be pitching a tent in front of our local elementary school the night before with my thermos full of hot chocolate (seriously) Can you believe it? The things we have to do to get our kids into a good school!

It's bittersweet for me as this signifies the end of him lounging around the house all day with me watching Dora the Explorer. Maybe I'll actually be able to get some stuff done now? Oh wait- I still have Gabs ;)

Cathy, over at "A Walk in Lily's Garden" came up with a great idea to blog about what she is thankful for in the month of November, A to Z. At first I thought it was a great idea, just not one I wanted to commit to. However, as I read through all of my friends posts out in the blogging world (and there are a lot of them, believe me!) I have found that many have decided to follow Cathy's lead and I have really enjoyed reading them.


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SO, that being said...I'll be a copycat and do the same. I'm starting in mid-November (whoa...is it really?) so I'll have to play a bit of catch-up! Bear with me!


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I am thankful for ADVOCACY. Never in my life have I felt the need to advocate for anything, really. We'll go ahead and call that selfishness on my part. It's okay...I can admit it. Anyway, it feels good to spread awareness and FIGHT for people who need help. More people should join the advocating train. The world would definitely be a better place!