We are on a road to seeing if Aidan has autism. Aidan has a rough time talking, communicating his wants and desires. He has never told me he feels sick, he never acts sick even when his temperature is 103. He refers to play alone and has no imagination. He went through a long stage of hating water... now he seems to warming up to the idea. He has no fears...he is a dare devil to the extreme.
With all of our concerns. He is the silliest, brightest child I have ever seen. He can sing in perfect tune and color so beautifully that you wonder if he a two year old has really colored the picture he made. He loves his Pop Pop a name he has made for my Dad all on his own. He loves flowers and when he prays he all says is, "Flowers Amen." He loves animals, I almost think he prefers animals over people. He loves fish and the ocean. Most of all he LOVES trains and airplanes. He is all boy that is beyond true more than any of his difficulties. He may have autism, but he is perfect just the way God made Him. Aidan is love of our lives.
On Aidan good days, we see a glimpse of what is inside him. He is full of humor and love and kindness. He has this passion for books and counting. I know most people would be concerned, we are, but I see it has a good trait. Even though we go through a rough times with communicating and talking. I wouldn't trade it for the world. He is our baby and some people might not want accept him. But, that there loss and it sadness me to know that people haven't taken the time to get to know him, and learning to how to work with him.
We are in the process of getting Aidan evaluated. We are going to Marcus Autism Institute July 25th. Hoping and praying that it will go smoothly and we will get the 3rd appointment for the diagnoses appointment.
Sincerely,
Vanessa
Friday, June 21, 2013
Trying to Get pregnant
I never would have thought that I would be saying this. Drew and I are having a hard time getting pregnant with number two. I know, I have never healed right after having Aidan. I never thought I would be thinking that Aidan might be our only child. I'm thankful and blessed to have Aidan in our life. Drew and I both believe that God sent Aidan to us to get us back on the right direction.
Growing up I had a passion for mission trips. I spent the majority of my teenage years on mission trips each summer. They weren't the one week trips they were all summer long far away from home without anyone I knew. I know mot people may not picture me starting conversations with strangers. I have hard time talking with my friends. I had a heart for the lost and helping others. God always lead to sign to a deaf or hard of hearing person. I would sign and help them hear the love of Jesus. They were always amazed that God, accepted them and loved them. If someone told you I became pregnant out of marriage. They would most likely laugh and say, your joking right. They would walk away in disbelief. I had a strong foundation. But, I let the world break me down.
I had a firm foundation with only the help of God. I relied on Him with every breath I took. He was and is my best friend. I was lonely has a teen, but God Himself brought me out of some tough times. Even though I spent summers away, at home, I was lonely. I remember those trips something transformed me. I became a different person. I recall those times with a smile and tears. You see, I think I have painted a good picture of who I once was before I came home from Africa. Coming home was culture shock. I went from having friends...to nothing. My one friend here at home changed. She didn't want anything to do with me. To this day, I really don't know what happened between us. We both said and done things I will forever regret. I lost a friend someone who I called my sister, my other half. I went through a very dark place. The darkest place, I have ever been in my life. During that dark time, I met Drew the love of my life and my best friend. He would tell you that I am not the person I was when we dated. We only knew each other for barely 6 months, before I became pregnant with Aidan. Now, Drew had become a Christian and Father and Husband. He has transformed so much that if someone saw him from high school or even family he hasn't seen in awhile they won't recognize him. I give ALL THE GLORY AND PRAISE TO GOD.
We went from not wanting children...to wanting a family. Now, that we have become parents. It's hard not to imagine not having anymore. I hope and pray that has we go down the path of fertility drugs and maybe seeing a fertility specialist along down the road that hopefully God would bless us with more children. Were praying and trusting in Him. At times, I almost feel selfish for wanting more. I know some friends are struggling with getting pregnant and adoption. Drew has even said that we can adopt one day if we truly can't have any more. I ask for prayers for direction for our family. This little family has had a rough start, we are stronger together more than we have ever been.
Sincerely, \
Vanessa Cannon
Growing up I had a passion for mission trips. I spent the majority of my teenage years on mission trips each summer. They weren't the one week trips they were all summer long far away from home without anyone I knew. I know mot people may not picture me starting conversations with strangers. I have hard time talking with my friends. I had a heart for the lost and helping others. God always lead to sign to a deaf or hard of hearing person. I would sign and help them hear the love of Jesus. They were always amazed that God, accepted them and loved them. If someone told you I became pregnant out of marriage. They would most likely laugh and say, your joking right. They would walk away in disbelief. I had a strong foundation. But, I let the world break me down.
I had a firm foundation with only the help of God. I relied on Him with every breath I took. He was and is my best friend. I was lonely has a teen, but God Himself brought me out of some tough times. Even though I spent summers away, at home, I was lonely. I remember those trips something transformed me. I became a different person. I recall those times with a smile and tears. You see, I think I have painted a good picture of who I once was before I came home from Africa. Coming home was culture shock. I went from having friends...to nothing. My one friend here at home changed. She didn't want anything to do with me. To this day, I really don't know what happened between us. We both said and done things I will forever regret. I lost a friend someone who I called my sister, my other half. I went through a very dark place. The darkest place, I have ever been in my life. During that dark time, I met Drew the love of my life and my best friend. He would tell you that I am not the person I was when we dated. We only knew each other for barely 6 months, before I became pregnant with Aidan. Now, Drew had become a Christian and Father and Husband. He has transformed so much that if someone saw him from high school or even family he hasn't seen in awhile they won't recognize him. I give ALL THE GLORY AND PRAISE TO GOD.
We went from not wanting children...to wanting a family. Now, that we have become parents. It's hard not to imagine not having anymore. I hope and pray that has we go down the path of fertility drugs and maybe seeing a fertility specialist along down the road that hopefully God would bless us with more children. Were praying and trusting in Him. At times, I almost feel selfish for wanting more. I know some friends are struggling with getting pregnant and adoption. Drew has even said that we can adopt one day if we truly can't have any more. I ask for prayers for direction for our family. This little family has had a rough start, we are stronger together more than we have ever been.
Sincerely, \
Vanessa Cannon
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