Celebrating Lexy Rose

Last Friday was National Adoption day, and I have been doing lots of reflection on my sweet daughter. Three years ago tomorrow on National Adoption day Lexy was made a forever member of our family. Lexy has birthdays, the day she was placed in our home and adoption day, and it is so fitting that she has so many “days” to remind me how special she is and how blessed we are.

She is beautiful, kind, sensitive, and loving. Seeing her everyday, I forget how much she has grown and learned since her placement. At 19 months old she did not talk, she made noises and gestures….. now she is learning to read. The first year and a half of her life was tough and I am sure she endured more hate and pain than any child should. We only know bits and pieces and the incident that placed her in our home. She came out of her painful beginning only knowing how to love (and eat). She has a bigger heart that anyone I know. She loves and accepts everyone just the way they are. She is not deterred by appearances. She sings from her heart her own songs she makes up about loving everyone without concern if she is on key. She is sensitive and aware of everyone’s feelings around her and she tries to ensure everyone is happy and feeling good. How lucky am I to be her mom!! She has taught me so much more that I will ever be able to teach her. I love you Alexis Rose Gary and am proud to be your mom.

Slow and steady

We did decide at the last minute to go camping at the Riverhawk music festival, and had a fun weekend. I came home feeling a little run down, but not nearly as bad as I have in the past. I am finally beginning to feel better. The higher dose of medication made me feel yucky at first, but I think I am getting past the side effects and it is helping me. I have a busy week getting ready for a trip to Georgia to visit Monty’s family for Thanksgiving (that includes Christmas and family pictures with them). I also have a lot of domestic chores to catch up on since I have been sick for so long. Just cleaning the house brings me joy and accomplishment today. I hope I can get it all done :)

I don’t love lupus yet, but I no longer despise it. At this moment I am not afraid! Lupus is forcing me to slow down and prioritize things that are important. These are all steps in my journey and I am happy to be moving again.

Love!!