Big News and A Fun Fall

Time for another update!  First, the big news…news that some of you know and some don’t, so I get the joy of sharing it again.

Our daughter, Andrea, came over one day with a gift bag for us.  I was puzzled as I took out this framed picture.

Puzzlement turned to pure joy as we realized what it meant.  As Aaron says, “We’re going to have another baby!!”  We’re so happy and so thankful for God’s great blessing.  

Then several weeks later, another surprise.  We were given a pumpkin and inside…well, see for yourself.

Now Aaron tells everyone, “We’re having another baby.  My sister is having a GIRL!!  I’m scared to have a GIRL!!”  🙂 

We’ve been having a beautiful fall.  We got to introduce Ryker to the fun of jumping in leaves. 

Then Aaron wanted to lead us on a walk around our neighborhood pond.  It was really a precious time of Ryker happily following Aaron, and Aaron turning around to keep an eye on Ryker. 

 Ryker now says Aaron’s name fully and clearly.  He absolutely loves his fun Uncle Aaron.  And Aaron is responding with more interactions and smiles.  We do not take this for granted.  All of us are so very happy and thankful for the loving progress that has been made.  

Another very fun event was taking Ryker trick-or-treating in our neighborhood.  We didn’t know if he would wear his outfit, but he did, and he loved every minute of it.  Of course, this Gramoo was smiling from ear to ear at our adorable little cow!

But another precious part of the evening was that Aaron really wanted to go along.  He wore his Pharaoh costume from two years ago and was as eager as a young child.  

I wondered if anyone would question it when they saw a bearded, balding man at their door.  Thankfully, everyone was kind as could be and Aaron had so much fun. He and Ryker going trick-or-treating together was just another very sweet time.  

Aaron turned 40 this month!  He doesn’t see the significance of that at all.  It’s neat that age doesn’t mean a thing to him.  He doesn’t focus on the fact that he’s the oldest in our family and he doesn’t compare himself to his siblings in the sense of life events or accomplishments.  That’s a real blessing indeed.

I have mentioned thankfulness in this blog several times.  We truly are thankful for every blessing, for every step of progress with Aaron, and even for the steps backward that are an inevitable part of Aaron’s life.  

We are forever grateful for the love of family and for the joy of time together. Thankful, too, for friends like many of you who love and pray for us. 

 And for the certainty that God will guide us in each day and year ahead.

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Author: Patty hesaidwhatks

I'm Patty and I write about our adult son who has Epilepsy and Autism, who still lives with my husband and me, and who is a package full of many surprises and joys and challenges and TALK! Lots of talking, which creates laughter and some other reactions as well. I also write about how God shows Himself to me in everyday life.

20 thoughts on “Big News and A Fun Fall”

  1. Congratulations, Grandma! Praise God for your joyful news. It’s wonderful to hear that Uncle Aaron has a welcoming demeaner for his niece on the way. I love the “happy” pictures, too! Hopefully, Aaron got some of his favorite candy trick or treating. He can always swap with his nephew! 🙂

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    1. Thank you, Nancy, and sorry I’m just now seeing your comment after all this time. For some reason WordPress doesn’t post your comments like it does others so I have to remember to look for it another way. Anyway, Aaron did get some favorite candy but the next day he bagged it all up and took it to his day group, where I’m sure he gave it all away. Less temptation for me! :).

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  3. I doubt most people have problems with children and adults together dressed up for Halloween and getting candy. I am glad Aaron and Ryker are bonding now.
    I hope he had a wonderful Birthday, too.
    And congratulations again on the upcoming addition.

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  4. Hallelujah for all the good news in this post! SO glad Aaron is bonding tightly with Ryker (just what we prayed!) and THRILLED a new grandchild is on the way. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your growing family, Patty!

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  7. What wonderful thoughts about being thankful even for steps backward. We, or maybe mostly I am struggling at times to be thankful. So glad for Aaron’s attitude of disregarding comparisons. God bless you and thankfulness.

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  10. You focus on all the things you have to be thankful for. That is something I know I must also do. It changes our lives, doesn’t it? Christmas can be a difficult time for many people. But when we focus on all of our blessings and thank the Lord for them ☹️ will change to 😊! God bless you and your family, Patty!
    P.S. Congrats on your new baby coming soon!

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