I don't want anyone to take this the wrong way. I have this blog, but I am more of a math and science girl than a writer. So, I hope this comes out right.
As you know, we have some angel babies in Heaven. (April 2009 blogpost) Jadyn loves her Baby Brother James just as much as she does her living brothers even though she never even met him. Often when asked how many brothers and sisters she has, Jadyn will say, "I have 4 brothers, but James is in Heaven. He was too weak to be with us. But it is OK because he is in Heaven with Jesus!" She is such a blessing to me! She has never lost sight of that and really does know how to comfort others in loss. It is truly amazing! She IS my living Angel!
On holidays and such she reminds us that James is celebrating with the savior. It is so peaceful and just a comfort for me as a mom of a stillborn to KNOW that my son is walking the streets of Gold!
SO with my "Jadyn Eyes" I try to look on this tragic event in Connecticut and see some Peace. Yes, I have cried my eyes out! I am sure the whole world has. As I wrap the last of my Christmas presents and think of the ones that will never get opened under many trees. Instead of planning how they will suprise children on Christmas morning far too many parents are planning funerals. My hurt and condolences are for the families. They will never see the children grow up. Never know the potential that their little lives could have lived out. I know they miss them so much and that hurt will NEVER go away.
Time does NOT heal these wounds. Only GOD can do that! I pray that they can know the PEACE that I felt when I held my little angel back in 2009. To know that their babies are no longer a part of this sinful world! They will never have to experience the heartbreak of watching our world fall apart. Justin asked me yesterday how could someone do this? I told him that this world is full of sin. It started at creation and .....He completed the sentence, "It's only gonna get worse." :( Until Jesus returns and we are walking the streets of Gold with these beautiful children!
So with my "Jadyn Eyes" I am imagining the JOY on those babies faces when they saw Jesus for the first time! What excitement to see Streets of Gold! I'm sure they each have someone in their lives that knows them, a grandparent or relative, maybe even a friend that is happy that they are there with them to celebrate the Birthday of the King! What a time of celebrating for them to just be At Peace in the arms of the Father, the creator of the Universe!
My prayer is not for the children, but for their families. That they are already brothers and sisters in Christ and have the security of joining their little children in that glorious place one day. I pray that if they are not belivers that someone will come along side them and show them this PEACE and LOVE that the Father has for them. Jesus is this peace.
He is NOT some fairy tale or just a good story from the Bible. He IS our savior and through Him we have forgiveness of sin and the security of Life ever after! How do I know? Of course the Bible tells me so. But really, how ELSE do you think that I can live in a world full of sin, death, and heartbreak and still be filled with JOY and PEACE! Jesus IS the ANSWER! Know Him not just Of Him :) You will be amazed!
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Home School Update :)
Well, the kids were so excited that they thought we were starting Friday Morning! They didn't want to get dressed to go to school. But I told them they had to finish out the semester which is ending early for them anyway since we are leaving Wednesday Morning.
They were not suppose to say anything to their teachers and friends until I could get there to tell them in person. My issue is NOT with the specific teachers and I didn't want them to think that there is a problem with them. Yes, I do have some issues with the school and especially the district. But, mainly this decision is about what is RIGHT for our family and not about what is wrong with the system or school. But of course, Jadyn couldn't keep her mouth shut! When I saw Mrs. Nunez yesterday afternoon she looked sad. She said, "What Happened?" :( I know she will miss Jadyn. I think she was her favorite, ssshhhh ;) But she understands. Jared's teacher has been out sick all week and they don't know when she is coming back. I didn't want to tell her via email, but I might have to.
I found out that I don't have to do anything but withdraw them and Jadyn can still keep going to the school for her speech therapy :) I just have to take her over there, but since you can see the school from our house this is not a problem. Oh and this conversation was when I learned that I had better withdraw them on Tuesday, because if I wait till after Christmas the 2 1/2 days that they are absent due to traveling will be unexcused for 3 days and they have to report us to the court! Oh I will be there Tuesday! This just solidified the issue for sure! So I called the middle school to see if they were going to report Justin. They told me no, that he does not have any absences and since I am letting them know in writing before he leaves plus he already has permission from his teachers there is not a problem. That it REALLY IS up to the school when to report. They do have to do so at TEN, not three! The problem is MONEY! They don't get money for students when they are not at school - STUPID!
We looked at some curriculum and decided on something other than Abeka for now anyway. I decided to start with just Language Arts and Math for at least a month until we get in a routine and then I will add History and Science. I'm still deciding what curriculum to use for those, but I might just do my own thing. I did TEACH science for a while. I am sure I can do something fun :) But, we are gonna use the Alpha and Omega LifePac for LA and of course Saxon Math! I just love Saxon :) I taught it a few years as well.
Tonight Jadyn and Jared were getting a bit of practice on their own. Jared was the teacher and Jadyn his student. It was too cute! This is going to be FUN! I am so excited! I might just order the material and have it sent to mom's so I can read up and get ready on the ride home from Alabama :) That or I need someone to pick it up off my porch when it comes here. Ya know I think the Teacher in me is just giddy! I have missed being in the classroom - not enough to go back full time. But I guess this IS full time! I can't wait to go to the Teacher store her in El Paso for supplies, YEA!
They were not suppose to say anything to their teachers and friends until I could get there to tell them in person. My issue is NOT with the specific teachers and I didn't want them to think that there is a problem with them. Yes, I do have some issues with the school and especially the district. But, mainly this decision is about what is RIGHT for our family and not about what is wrong with the system or school. But of course, Jadyn couldn't keep her mouth shut! When I saw Mrs. Nunez yesterday afternoon she looked sad. She said, "What Happened?" :( I know she will miss Jadyn. I think she was her favorite, ssshhhh ;) But she understands. Jared's teacher has been out sick all week and they don't know when she is coming back. I didn't want to tell her via email, but I might have to.
I found out that I don't have to do anything but withdraw them and Jadyn can still keep going to the school for her speech therapy :) I just have to take her over there, but since you can see the school from our house this is not a problem. Oh and this conversation was when I learned that I had better withdraw them on Tuesday, because if I wait till after Christmas the 2 1/2 days that they are absent due to traveling will be unexcused for 3 days and they have to report us to the court! Oh I will be there Tuesday! This just solidified the issue for sure! So I called the middle school to see if they were going to report Justin. They told me no, that he does not have any absences and since I am letting them know in writing before he leaves plus he already has permission from his teachers there is not a problem. That it REALLY IS up to the school when to report. They do have to do so at TEN, not three! The problem is MONEY! They don't get money for students when they are not at school - STUPID!
We looked at some curriculum and decided on something other than Abeka for now anyway. I decided to start with just Language Arts and Math for at least a month until we get in a routine and then I will add History and Science. I'm still deciding what curriculum to use for those, but I might just do my own thing. I did TEACH science for a while. I am sure I can do something fun :) But, we are gonna use the Alpha and Omega LifePac for LA and of course Saxon Math! I just love Saxon :) I taught it a few years as well.
Tonight Jadyn and Jared were getting a bit of practice on their own. Jared was the teacher and Jadyn his student. It was too cute! This is going to be FUN! I am so excited! I might just order the material and have it sent to mom's so I can read up and get ready on the ride home from Alabama :) That or I need someone to pick it up off my porch when it comes here. Ya know I think the Teacher in me is just giddy! I have missed being in the classroom - not enough to go back full time. But I guess this IS full time! I can't wait to go to the Teacher store her in El Paso for supplies, YEA!
Thursday, December 13, 2012
OK Here We Go....I Think!
OK, so most of you know probably from Facebook that Jerome and I were praying about Homeschooling as we were preparing to move to Ft. Bliss. The kids wanted to try school, so we let them. But, I just can't get this out of my mind.
Let me tell you this school district is NOT military friendly AT ALL! Well, they love for the military to help THEM that's for sure. And the USASMA does an awesome job volunteering. But they are like the Natzi attendance police or something. That and I do not feel welcomed in the Elementary School AT ALL! You get all kinds of strange looks every time you walk in the door! They even cancelled the Parent Lunch Wednesday's. The principal once stated at a PTA meeting that "it's OK if your child doesn't do well on the standardized testing, because that allows us to get more money for the school and tutoring programs" Yes She Did! I got an idea. How about you just teach my kid what he needs to be learning FIRST!
I will say that it has nothing to do with Jared and Jadyn's Teachers! They are both very nice and have always answered my questions! (Oh man, I just realized I will need to coordinate Jadyn's Speech Class. She should still get that right?) But I really think they both need more attention, and since I can not observe or help out in the classroom I really don't know anything about their learning. This Teacher momma does NOT like it at all :) Jadyn says her work is too easy and Jared is struggling with comprehension and I don't think they have written a book report. Shouldn't 4th graders be writing book reports or some writing? I haven't seen anything like that. He has trouble writing complete sentences to answer questions.
So after just deciding TONIGHT that we are going to proceed with this plan to Homeschool we talked to the kids. Justin is comfortable at his Middle School and I am OK with him staying there. He is pretty much self sufficient when it comes to school and always has been, so he can stay at Ross. ...I guess. But Jadyn and Jared both seemed pretty excited. Jared really wanted to do it in August, but he went along with his siblings. I'm gonna give them this weekend to ask questions and make sure they are ready. But we have pretty much decided to do this. Unless they are just absolutely against it, we will keep as planned. I don't see that happening.
SO here is what I NEED: HELP! hahahaha! Not with the teaching part, obviously I have experience in THAT area.
I need to know from my TX Homeschool friends what I need to do to be Legal, if anything? Do I just withdraw them, pick a curriculum, and start? Or do I have to file any paperwork or anything? I don't have time to read a bunch of just STUFF, lol. I want just the basics so we can get started.
Also TX Peeps, Are there homeschool groups that meet for activities and such. Jadyn is a SOCIAL BUTTERFLY! I have to make sure she is meeting and learning with others occasionally or I will lose her!
So I am leaning towards Abeka. MAINLY because I have taught it in private school settings, so I know the curriculum. Also, it is reasonably priced! I am BROKE! So we are relying on GOD to make this happen! Donations Accepted ;) But I am open to other programs if someone has a better idea.
I am planning on just starting from the beginning of the material. As we come across stuff they have already mastered we will skip it and move on. Is this the best method for starting mid-year? I want to finish the whole grade level so if it takes into summer then we will make it happen.
Lastly, well I guess this should have been FIRST! Pray for ME! I think this will be fun, but I have got to get organized and the financial obligation at first is a big thing as we are already on a tight budget. I have like NO art or school supplies, as Jadyn always points out :) I gotta get stocked!
All sorts of things are coming to me as I type... Khun Ya ( Jerome's Mom) is coming home with us for a while after Christmas. This can be a good thing, as she can keep Jaxson entertained as we learn how to adjust to this new routine.
Man, what are we doing? LOL It is going to be GREAT! Who knows where the Lord (I mean Army) will send us this summer. So if this works out it could be our family school for a while :)
Thank you in advance for all your prayers and support!
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
No Fear!
Psalm 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?
So the other day I posted on Facebook about the stupid rules for children playing outside on post. Long story short - the MP's stopped Jadyn in front of our house and said she was not allowed to be outside without an adult. She was walking to a neighbors house to play with her friend. Either they were going to play there and Helen's mom would watch them or they were going to come back here and play in our yard. She walks to school by herself with Jared and friends (apparently this is OK), but she can't walk a few doors down to play?
I asked the MP how old kids had to be in order to utilize the neighbor hood parks and play outside without an adult. He told me ELEVEN :( WHAT! Why do we have these parks then. B/c half the 8-10 year olds in our neighborhood play all day outside. Isn't that what little boys are SUPPOSE to do? 11/12 year olds are middle Schoolers and do not play on the slides, lol. I get it, Jadyn is only 6 and on post has rules with age limits. She is never at the park alone anyway. I am willing to comply and am not contesting the age limit for her. But my 4th grader is surely capable of being in the yard alone if I am in the house! However the ONLY regulation that I found posted was this:
I got a little bit of heat for my stance on this issue. I do not judge ANYONE and I don't feel that you guys were judging me either. I understand that some parents do not let their children stay alone or play outside without an adult. That is your choice and I honor it.
My friend Andrea posted a VERY touching story that happened to her. She was abducted from her own yard as a child. Andrea THANK YOU so much for sharing your story. I know it touched several lives, including mine. You are such a wonderful friend! Others had some very good points as well. They were well received, but you are not going to change my mind. What is good for you is different for me. I will never undermine your parenting if you send your kids to my house though. KNOW that If I am ever left responsible for your children I will follow ANY rules that you set! HAHAHA, I will go to the park and watch them play or sit outside in the back yard if you want :)
See, I KNOW that our world is SCREWED UP! I KNOW that kids get taken from their own yards. I have experience in the area of children being molested in their OWN homes! Just today a girl in Florida was SHOT on the School Bus. Bad stuff can happen ANYWHERE and at ANYTIME!
See, I also KNOW that I can NOT control any of this stuff! YES, I am very protective of my children. But not by holding their hands 24/7. I have very set rules and expectations. If they don't follow my rules they lose privileges. If you don't check in or come home when told, you don't get to go out alone. I taught my children how to cross the road and look for cars starting as soon as they could walk! Of course I held their hands then, lol. We talk about manners and bullying and who not to talk to and why. Stranger Danger! We talk about conflict and I encourage them to solve their own friend problems, and SO much more. When I feel they are capable of making choices without my direct supervision I give a little and let them try.
I KNOW that this world is BAD, VERY BAD, and only getting WORSE! But I CHOOSE to NOT live in Fear! See I gave my children to the LORD when they were young. It is in HIM that I trust them to go outside and BE A KID :) I pray EVERYDAY that what I am teaching them will carry and be enough. I pray that harm will not happen to them for the short amounts of time that they are not in my direct presence. I pray that THEY will be a LIGHT to their friends and show the Love of Christ in their attitudes with others.
Maybe it is the military Lifestyle. My kids and I know that there is always a chance that daddy may not come home. We learn to Trust in God for Dad's safety in VERY Extreme circumstances. So for me to Trust God for my children's safety in everyday circumstances is easy. Just as dad wears safety gear and has safeguards for his missions. I try my best to teach my children safety skills and prepare them for Life.
Do I WANT to keep my kids right underneath me FOREVER? ABsolutely!! DO I feel that is what God has called me to do? Unfortunately, NO. (Your calling for the moment may be different, and that is Totally OK! I am just telling you how I feel. Take it however you want to, meditate on God's word and let HIM direct your paths.) These are a few of the verses that give me comfort in situations of Fear whether it be for my husband, children, or the future (Especially since the election, lol).
2 Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Luke 1:50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.
Psalms 40:3 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the LORD and put their trust in him
Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
1 John 4:13-21 This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 15 If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God. 16 And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. 17 This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. 18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. (Perfect Love = Jesus)
Psalm 91
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”
So the other day I posted on Facebook about the stupid rules for children playing outside on post. Long story short - the MP's stopped Jadyn in front of our house and said she was not allowed to be outside without an adult. She was walking to a neighbors house to play with her friend. Either they were going to play there and Helen's mom would watch them or they were going to come back here and play in our yard. She walks to school by herself with Jared and friends (apparently this is OK), but she can't walk a few doors down to play?
I asked the MP how old kids had to be in order to utilize the neighbor hood parks and play outside without an adult. He told me ELEVEN :( WHAT! Why do we have these parks then. B/c half the 8-10 year olds in our neighborhood play all day outside. Isn't that what little boys are SUPPOSE to do? 11/12 year olds are middle Schoolers and do not play on the slides, lol. I get it, Jadyn is only 6 and on post has rules with age limits. She is never at the park alone anyway. I am willing to comply and am not contesting the age limit for her. But my 4th grader is surely capable of being in the yard alone if I am in the house! However the ONLY regulation that I found posted was this:
I know some parents may not agree with me on this issue, but Jadyn is VERY independent. So yes, I feel she is mature enough to walk to the neighbors house alone. Not on her bike, not around the block, not to the park - the neighbors house. She does not get the same privileges her brothers get; she is younger.
I got a little bit of heat for my stance on this issue. I do not judge ANYONE and I don't feel that you guys were judging me either. I understand that some parents do not let their children stay alone or play outside without an adult. That is your choice and I honor it.
My friend Andrea posted a VERY touching story that happened to her. She was abducted from her own yard as a child. Andrea THANK YOU so much for sharing your story. I know it touched several lives, including mine. You are such a wonderful friend! Others had some very good points as well. They were well received, but you are not going to change my mind. What is good for you is different for me. I will never undermine your parenting if you send your kids to my house though. KNOW that If I am ever left responsible for your children I will follow ANY rules that you set! HAHAHA, I will go to the park and watch them play or sit outside in the back yard if you want :)
See, I KNOW that our world is SCREWED UP! I KNOW that kids get taken from their own yards. I have experience in the area of children being molested in their OWN homes! Just today a girl in Florida was SHOT on the School Bus. Bad stuff can happen ANYWHERE and at ANYTIME!
See, I also KNOW that I can NOT control any of this stuff! YES, I am very protective of my children. But not by holding their hands 24/7. I have very set rules and expectations. If they don't follow my rules they lose privileges. If you don't check in or come home when told, you don't get to go out alone. I taught my children how to cross the road and look for cars starting as soon as they could walk! Of course I held their hands then, lol. We talk about manners and bullying and who not to talk to and why. Stranger Danger! We talk about conflict and I encourage them to solve their own friend problems, and SO much more. When I feel they are capable of making choices without my direct supervision I give a little and let them try.
I KNOW that this world is BAD, VERY BAD, and only getting WORSE! But I CHOOSE to NOT live in Fear! See I gave my children to the LORD when they were young. It is in HIM that I trust them to go outside and BE A KID :) I pray EVERYDAY that what I am teaching them will carry and be enough. I pray that harm will not happen to them for the short amounts of time that they are not in my direct presence. I pray that THEY will be a LIGHT to their friends and show the Love of Christ in their attitudes with others.
Maybe it is the military Lifestyle. My kids and I know that there is always a chance that daddy may not come home. We learn to Trust in God for Dad's safety in VERY Extreme circumstances. So for me to Trust God for my children's safety in everyday circumstances is easy. Just as dad wears safety gear and has safeguards for his missions. I try my best to teach my children safety skills and prepare them for Life.
Do I WANT to keep my kids right underneath me FOREVER? ABsolutely!! DO I feel that is what God has called me to do? Unfortunately, NO. (Your calling for the moment may be different, and that is Totally OK! I am just telling you how I feel. Take it however you want to, meditate on God's word and let HIM direct your paths.) These are a few of the verses that give me comfort in situations of Fear whether it be for my husband, children, or the future (Especially since the election, lol).
2 Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Luke 1:50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.
Psalms 40:3 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the LORD and put their trust in him
Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
1 John 4:13-21 This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 15 If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God. 16 And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. 17 This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. 18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. (Perfect Love = Jesus)
Psalm 91
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”
3 Surely he will save you
from the fowler’s snare
and from the deadly pestilence.
4 He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
5 You will not fear the terror of night,
nor the arrow that flies by day,
6 nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,
nor the plague that destroys at midday.
7 A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you.
8 You will only observe with your eyes
and see the punishment of the wicked.
from the fowler’s snare
and from the deadly pestilence.
4 He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
5 You will not fear the terror of night,
nor the arrow that flies by day,
6 nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,
nor the plague that destroys at midday.
7 A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you.
8 You will only observe with your eyes
and see the punishment of the wicked.
9 If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,”
and you make the Most High your dwelling,
10 no harm will overtake you,
no disaster will come near your tent.
11 For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways;
12 they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
13 You will tread on the lion and the cobra;
you will trample the great lion and the serpent.
and you make the Most High your dwelling,
10 no harm will overtake you,
no disaster will come near your tent.
11 For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways;
12 they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
13 You will tread on the lion and the cobra;
you will trample the great lion and the serpent.
14 “Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him;
I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
15 He will call on me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble,
I will deliver him and honor him.
16 With long life I will satisfy him
and show him my salvation.”
I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
15 He will call on me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble,
I will deliver him and honor him.
16 With long life I will satisfy him
and show him my salvation.”
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Continued - Tuesday
2 Corinthians 12:9 (The Message)
7-10 Because
of the extravagance of those revelations, and so I wouldn’t get a big
head, I was given the gift of a handicap to keep me in constant touch
with my limitations. Satan’s angel did his best to get me down; what he
in fact did was push me to my knees. No danger then of walking around
high and mighty! At first I didn’t think of it as a gift, and begged God
to remove it. Three times I did that, and then he told me,
My grace is enough; it’s all you need.
My strength comes into its own in your weakness.
My strength comes into its own in your weakness.
Once
I heard that, I was glad to let it happen. I quit focusing on the
handicap and began appreciating the gift. It was a case of Christ’s
strength moving in on my weakness. Now I take limitations in stride, and
with good cheer, these limitations that cut me down to size—abuse,
accidents, opposition, bad breaks. I just let Christ take over! And so
the weaker I get, the stronger I become.
I can't say that I am "glad it happened" yet. But, the light is getting brighter and I can see that God is still here with me no matter what. I can chose to be bitter and angry that this happened to our family or I can praise the Lord that NOTHING DID happen to our baby! I chose the Praise :) But I do want to make sure the hospital knows about this blatant disrespect on the doctors part and to stress the importance of actually spending time with patients and getting the whole story before jumping up and calling abuse. So Yesterday morning I went to Patient Advocacy to voice my concern and to get a SAME DAY Dermatology appointment! I was not leaving the hospital without one, lol.
So the guy at patient advocacy was very nice and seemed to just try and make me feel better about the whole thing. He, much like the trend at the clinic, just made excuses for the hasty call to CPS. He said he can't dictate when doctors call them OR under what circumstances. I get that! That is not what I wanted to do by no means. I tried to explain to him that I am a teacher. I know about obligation to report. However, I felt the doctor reported without ANY facts what so ever! She didn't even complete the well baby visit or hear me out completely. She even put in his report that I was the only care giver and he does NOT attend any childcare. Um, not true I told her he goes once a week to hourly and once a week to PWOC nursery. Not that I thought either of these places touched him or anything, but if it's a viral thing he could have picked it up there. If she had actually listened to me and called the CDC she would have known and we could have just stayed at the hospital and waited the biopsy results to prove it was viral. He just nodded and did nothing about this part. So I went home and wrote it all in an ICE report, along with a bunch of other ones on this whole eventful week! Her name is Dr Seidenstein if any of you locals are wondering who NOT to see.
He reported the one doctor for his rude behavior to the pharmacist and myself. Dr. Spuller is his name.
Now Dermatology he could handle, thank goodness! He called down and asked Dr Clifford to call us back and possibly see us again as soon as possible. Her secretary said it was possible and she would call back by 2pm. So we showed a little grace in the situation (hahaha) and went home for lunch and a nap.
A little bit later dermatology called to book an appointment for Jadyn that came through the referral. WHAT? Jadyn has never even been seen here at Ft Bliss yet. Dr. Spuller had put the referral in for HER just like he did the prescription. The secretary said I would need to call him to get him to change it to Jaxson. I told her no way was I going to talk to him or I might lose it, lol. After explaining Monday's events she said not to worry she would just go through PA. She called back a few minutes later and asked if we could just bring Jadyn too. Since the investigation is still open (waiting on blood results) and now I have another child in the system with "molluscum in the peri anal area" It is probably a good thing to just get her looked at and cleared. It was not required, she said she could just cancel her appointment. But you know at this point I don't want any more questions. Jadyn is clear. No molluscum anywhere! Goofy but done.
I can not say enough good things about Dr. Clifford. Too bad SHE is not a pediatric doctor. She remembered us of course and had me come in at 3:20. She told me that she suggested waiting on the biposy, but the doctor at the clinic had already called CPS and there was nothing she could do to stop it at that point. Deep Breath Ginger! Seriously, if Dr. Seidenstein had spent more than FIVE minutes with us then OK, but no she didn't even get a complete physical. AHHH! What is done is done, move on. That is all I can do at this point.
Treatment: Well the spots are basically on the top of the skin. They don't really itch him that I can tell, but can spread to other parts of the body if not covered or treated. Basically it is an autoimmune viral disease. Which means that the white blood cells really don't detect it. So the way to treat it is to trick the immune system into recognizing the virus. She treated 3 of the spots on the butt cheek with the intention of getting them inflamed. This will hopefully cause the white blood cells to attack and tell the immune system that there are more so he will heal himself. It is a slow process and he has to go back monthly to have more treated until they are gone. Hopefully the ones right on his bottom will heal themselves and we wont have to aggravate them. those three are a little sore now and he has to keep them covered so he won't spread them to other parts by touching. But Thank goodness we can get back to NORMAL!
Praying that the CPS worker will call us back soon and the whole investigation will be closed out. All the SNAP paperwork for CDC is filled out and Jax can go back to playing with his friends once a week now. He actually gets to go tomorrow while I have a physical and get the results of some blood work I had done. Praying that MY doctor is at least competent and will LISTEN to me. If not we are going Standard! If you have a GREAT pediatric physician at the Biggs clinic, or anywhere on Bliss, please let me know who it is!
I am learning that it is all about who ya get when it comes to your impression of the military hospitals. We had wonderful doctors at Elmendorf and hardly had any issues. But I was talking to a friend today that switched to Standard there b/c of a horrible experience. So if I can get the right doctor then it will be OK. But I am not going to put quality care over a copay when it comes to my kids!
On a completely unrelated note, just remember that THIS is government run health care at its best! There are lots more important issues at hand, but your voice is important! Go and VOTE this year!!!
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