Well we have settled into a groove here in Alberta. Honestly it has been really hard to find a new groove as it were, but we are on our way I think. The twins were diagnosed with Autism last October and although that was a huge blow to our family, with lots of prayer, professional help and more than anything a mother who is absolutely dedicated to helping the twins overcome, they are doing so much better! We have a long way to go for certain, but Jackson and Judeson are starting to hit some of the developmental milestones that they should be hitting. Their language has improved so much! Just a few short months ago, they didn't say much of anything, but now they are little chatter boxes!
We have them in a a type of therapy twice a week at the local school and just this week I went along. The psychologist who was meeting them for the first time told me it is obvious that both of them are very high functioning and although I have believed that to be the case for a long time, it was so nice to hear it from a professional! She wasn't the only one present either. There were also 2 educational assistants, an Occupational Therapist and another Teacher in charge of the program all there at the same time. Although it was perhaps a little overwhelming for the boys, it almost brought me to tears seeing all of these women who were there just for Jackson and Judeson! And all of it is paid for! What a switch from being in Mexico and not having a diagnosis and not knowing how to help them and feeling like we had no supports, to this!
I thank God that we are in a place where they can get help and where we can focus on helping them. This transition back to Alberta has been far from easy, but I know it is best for now and we trust that we will see God's redemption and restoration being worked out in our midst! The boys, just like our older kids, are His. This is truly all about Him!
Have a look at what the Elliott's are up to in Northern Mexico
