So, when we moved into our new home, the builders laid sod. When spring finally came here in SD, our grass was SO green, lush and beautiful!! {From all the snow, maybe?} However, there was a small problem - we had a sink hole in the front yard.
Just a few weeks ago, the said sink hole got fixed. They ripped up the old grass {transplant} and put in new sod. So, now, the new sod hasn't quite acclimated to the current sod. It looks ok, but is not quite as green and lush. I do know that with the proper care, the sod will acclimate and re-root in with the old sod and you won't be able to tell the difference.
I feel a lot like our grass here in SD! I'm a transplant here...I'm from Indiana originally and was living in Illinois. I had a great support system and friends there in Illinois. I was very well rooted there. Once we moved, I was uprooted here to start over again. Much like our grass. I'm fitting in ok, but don't feel like I have deep roots here yet, which I know takes time. I do feel a little like our sod looks, kind of out of place, but I know that will come with time too. I do feel like we are in a great place and have a wonderful support system here, which is amazing. I'm in awe of all the wonderful people God has put in our path and am so thankful for what He has for us here!
Monday, June 10, 2013
Return of the SPD....
It's been a rough week around these parts lately. It's been frustrating and discouraging, to be honest. You may recall when we moved here, Lauren wasn't doing so well in many areas - food allergies, sick at night, sensory challenges, etc. It was a very overwhelming and emotionally trying time. However, we had a friend from small group say "when you get to SD, she is going to be a different child." {I really love the prophetic giftings, btw.}
And, she was right. We got here and Lauren really excelled! We started seeing a wonderful chiropractor, who specializes in sensory processing disorder. Between changing Lauren's diet {cutting out wheat and dairy}, the craniosacral therapy, supplements and adjustments, she was thriving. She was a different child! It was phenomenal! So, I guess, in my mind, the sensory processing disorder went away. But, that was not reality.
We were hit hard with the reality that she still has sensory processing disorder and will likely always have it. Lauren transitioned from preschool {which she loved and had a best friend at} to part time day care. Her first day at day care, she vomited. {Chad had also had the flu the night before.} So, between the transition {transitions are hard for kiddos with spd}, the flu and lack of sleep, it was not going well here at the Rohlfs home. On top of that, Lauren totally regressed.....like to the point where she was before we moved. We thought it was the combination of all 3 - the transition, the flu and the lack of sleep. It turns out it was something else entirely different, though......
Long story short - it turns out there was a pesticide used at the day care that we suspect was affecting her. We have taken her out of the day care and she is doing much better! She has also been adjusted several times, as she was totally out of whack! God provides, as we have a nanny starting in our home next week. She is a gem! Her current family's job situation changed, so she got laid off. Her last day was the day I happened to call her. So, we are looking forward to a great summer in a controlled environment for Lauren.
Lesson learned - just because something isn't visible, doesn't mean it isn't there. We will now be more aware and know what to be aware of and look for in the future. At the end of the day, God is always faithful and He provides!
And, she was right. We got here and Lauren really excelled! We started seeing a wonderful chiropractor, who specializes in sensory processing disorder. Between changing Lauren's diet {cutting out wheat and dairy}, the craniosacral therapy, supplements and adjustments, she was thriving. She was a different child! It was phenomenal! So, I guess, in my mind, the sensory processing disorder went away. But, that was not reality.
We were hit hard with the reality that she still has sensory processing disorder and will likely always have it. Lauren transitioned from preschool {which she loved and had a best friend at} to part time day care. Her first day at day care, she vomited. {Chad had also had the flu the night before.} So, between the transition {transitions are hard for kiddos with spd}, the flu and lack of sleep, it was not going well here at the Rohlfs home. On top of that, Lauren totally regressed.....like to the point where she was before we moved. We thought it was the combination of all 3 - the transition, the flu and the lack of sleep. It turns out it was something else entirely different, though......
Long story short - it turns out there was a pesticide used at the day care that we suspect was affecting her. We have taken her out of the day care and she is doing much better! She has also been adjusted several times, as she was totally out of whack! God provides, as we have a nanny starting in our home next week. She is a gem! Her current family's job situation changed, so she got laid off. Her last day was the day I happened to call her. So, we are looking forward to a great summer in a controlled environment for Lauren.
Lesson learned - just because something isn't visible, doesn't mean it isn't there. We will now be more aware and know what to be aware of and look for in the future. At the end of the day, God is always faithful and He provides!
Random Thoughts on a Monday Night in June....
It's been a while again {sigh} since I've been on here, so I'm just going to do a "brain dump." These are things that have been on my mind that I hope to one day blog about. Here goes:
* What is the difference between pride & confidence?
* Do you ever feel like you are doing the same things over & over again as a parent? {Just wondering.}
* Why is it so hard to be fully present sometimes?
* How often do people see their friends who are far apart? What is realistic?
That's all for now....
* What is the difference between pride & confidence?
* Do you ever feel like you are doing the same things over & over again as a parent? {Just wondering.}
* Why is it so hard to be fully present sometimes?
* How often do people see their friends who are far apart? What is realistic?
That's all for now....
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