He has been recording his voice beat boxing, surfing on line and taking pictures. He stood on his knees for at least 20 minutes to get the best internet reception. In my mind it came in the nick of time because his frustration level has been mounting the last few days and it makes it tough sometimes for the two of us.
But better than the timely delivery, was the fact that he got himself onto the floor today and crawled three laps around his bed! Again it felt like when he was a baby and started crawling - I think I was equally as thrilled. I was running behind him with a video camera...just like when he was a pup. When he finished, he was able to pull himself back into bed as well.
Coleman is not thrilled with pictures right now but he let me take some of his body exercising and said I could post one tonight.
Spen also got back into his schoolwork with Grammy and she said it was a slow but good start. I think he'll get back into the swing of things soon. Here's a chick he sculpted this weekend making him the Chick Magnet... and then enough of the photo album and off to trying my best to get Coleman to turn off the most beautiful little piece of technology in which I have invested in a long time!
Hey Cox family
ReplyDeleteYour extended family here in TN have been tracking your unbelievable journey.
Like everyone else, we have prayed and wished for a sign for you to help make the right decisions for Coleman. And it sounds like he is getting stronger everyday!
God has a way of humbling us when we least expect it, for unexplained reasons. Which leaves us all getting back to the basics of what is truly important, which is each other.
We continue to pray for strength and healing for your family.
Sherri (the gang)
Hello Melanie. I cam across your site and my heart goes out to you and your family. Do you ever feel like you're having a nightmare and you just want to wake up? I do it all the time.
ReplyDeleteI have been exposed to seven different toxic molds over the past 5 years at my place of employment. During those five years, I have given birth to two wonderful boys.
I understand the feelings behind all of the negative test results and all of the blank looks from numerous doctors.
I think mold is a problem. I think God is using strong women, men, children and families to educate the world on toxic mold. Everything happens for a reason.
We can all get through this!
I am new to the world of "blogs". I would like to find out more of your story. How did this happen to your family? I think it would help me to talk to other people experiencing the health problems.
Please contact me if you would like to talk.
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Hey Mel!
ReplyDeleteI have meant to call you, but never knew exactly what I would say to you. My students and I pray regularly for you guys, and you know I adore Coleman and it breaks my heart to hear what you are going through. Just know that you are being prayed for, and I miss seeing Coleman. Hope all is much better soon. You strength in God is a great reminder to me of how I need to be!
Amy Cassidy
Mel,
ReplyDeleteToday was the Mel worship team Sunday, and we really miss you! This is the first Sunday I've played in a few months because of a number of conflicts, and I felt your absence acutely. I think you would have loved how Michael had us play "Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus" with a country feel.
Trusting in Jesus may not always feel "sweet", and I know that trust has been deeply tested during the last few months. I follow your boys' progress on your blog and am so glad that the tide has turned for the better. I continue to pray for you and your family reguarly.
Wow, how elating that Coleman can hit the trampoline now! Is he still having pain in his feet and working through it, or has it let up? Just curious. I like to pray specifically. And what a great idea to track Spencer's hand ability with the dated drawings! They'll be a visual reminder of how God has worked! Are you able to listen to the podcasts? This series on Exodus has been so encouraging, pondering how we rest in God when we're walking through the desert. (Wish I could walk through dessert instead. But God has all of our difficult times firmly in His control.) ~Keallie
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