Never Expected -- March 8, 2009

Katie has her appointment to get evaluated for special education services at the end of this month. I really do think that she will benefit from school. She needs to be around other kids her age in a structured environment. A couple of years ago I would have never thought that I would be sitting here today with 3 kids, 2 of which have special needs and being able to cope with everything. I have always wanted a large family but never expected to be going it alone (well not exactly alone, I have an excellent roomie who is very helpful with the children). But through it all I wouldn't change anything for the world. Yes, having a man in my life would be good, but then I would have to find time to spend with him and find the energy needed to make a relationship work and right now I don't have either. I never expected life to turn out like this but I am glad it did. Going through everything has made me a stronger person. I am my children's advocate and that has taught me to speak up for what they need instead of remaining quiet. I just hope I won't have to fight to get Katie the services that she needs and should have. I was lucky when I went through all of this with Alex. The school offered everything that I thought he should get. His main issue was speech and he is receiving therapy for that and is also recieving occupational therapy for sensory issues. I can only hope that things will go as easily with Katie.