Wednesday night, Joseph has his mission interview with President Patrick. I can hardly believe "junior" is going on a mission.
I am so pleased with him. He has been a delight to have for a son. As he prepares to leave, our time together as father/child, is coming to a close. When he returns it will be a father/son relationship.
I am anxious for him to grow and develop as he devotes himself full-time to the Lord. His mission will set in order his life. And, as it does, he will know the sweet joy that comes from bringing others to the Savior.
Wherever Joseph goes, he goes there with my love.
Monday, July 21, 2008
4th of July Celebration
For the 4th of July we had barbecue hamburgers and homemade ice cream (raspberry). We went swimming at the Williams. Later in the evening we went to watch the Temple Terrace fireworks. It was a nice, relaxing day.
Attached are some pictures of the kids swimming.
Attached are some pictures of the kids swimming.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Chess
Well, it happened. Stephen has beat me twice in a row at chess. He's developed a way of recording every move, which he diligently studies after each game. He plays chess on the computer daily. He's become so proficient it's a real struggle for me to beat him.
The last time we played, he let me know that "you have to control the middle of the board to win." So I thought I'd have a little fun. I kept moving my knight out and then put him back. Stephen scratched his head and said, "what you're doing doesn't make any sense. You can't win doing that."
I replied, "well, Stephen, I'm in a defensive posture. I'm waiting for you to attack before I move my pieces into place. Sometimes the best offense is a good defense."
He thought about it for a moment, and said, "maybe, but I'm going to control the middle of the board and you're going to lose."
I made a number of erratic moves that Stephen couldn't quite figure out. I was seeing how well he could handle the unexpected. He simply ignored moves that made no sense and continued to execute his strategy with great discipline.
He beat me. Deservedly, so, I might add.
The last time we played, he let me know that "you have to control the middle of the board to win." So I thought I'd have a little fun. I kept moving my knight out and then put him back. Stephen scratched his head and said, "what you're doing doesn't make any sense. You can't win doing that."
I replied, "well, Stephen, I'm in a defensive posture. I'm waiting for you to attack before I move my pieces into place. Sometimes the best offense is a good defense."
He thought about it for a moment, and said, "maybe, but I'm going to control the middle of the board and you're going to lose."
I made a number of erratic moves that Stephen couldn't quite figure out. I was seeing how well he could handle the unexpected. He simply ignored moves that made no sense and continued to execute his strategy with great discipline.
He beat me. Deservedly, so, I might add.
Dealing with Aspergers
RaLene, Stephen, and I met with a social worker from school yesterday. He is doing a new analysis, trying to decide what our next steps are with Stephen.
Dr. Eason did an 8-week study last summer, where we had verified Stephen has Aspergers. This meeting was the basis for additional analysis to help decide academic planning as well as begin working on which high school to send Stephen to.
RaLene and I have wrestled with how to help Stephen grow. He is such a smart boy when it comes to mathematical and scientific thought, but he's lacking in common sense, social grace, and physical coordination.
He's been on ADD medication for nearly a year, and that has helped him focus. There is so much more he needs to learn so he can function in high school and college.
We'll continue to fast and pray for him and ask the Lord for guidance as we raise him.
Dr. Eason did an 8-week study last summer, where we had verified Stephen has Aspergers. This meeting was the basis for additional analysis to help decide academic planning as well as begin working on which high school to send Stephen to.
RaLene and I have wrestled with how to help Stephen grow. He is such a smart boy when it comes to mathematical and scientific thought, but he's lacking in common sense, social grace, and physical coordination.
He's been on ADD medication for nearly a year, and that has helped him focus. There is so much more he needs to learn so he can function in high school and college.
We'll continue to fast and pray for him and ask the Lord for guidance as we raise him.
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