Time for a new one... it's been almost a year!

Well so much has happened in a years time. We have grown so much as a family. We have been through some really challenging things with Carter. We have been really challenged with our faith, and really challenged as parents as we tried to and still do try to make the best decisions for Carter. We are FAR off from a full recovery... but we are sooo grateful that the Lord has brought us this far. We would not have made it on our own I don't think. Looking back... I see Him more and more in all of this. This might be a nightmare to most people.... which some days it feels like that.... but I really think that it has made us appreciate each other much more and take the time to celebrate even the tiniest victories. So... in short.... we are very thankful. :)

Carter is still on the Elemental Formula for his food. He can tolerate RAW goats milk, carrot juice, and is liking to put pears in his mouth. We have been getting NAET treatments which have been absolutely amazing! The progress physically, emotionally, and mentally have been almost nothing short of a miracle! His brain is firing pretty much how it should be now... which was not how it was a few months ago. He also was showing some pretty scary autistic signs... not wanting to cuddle, not good eye contact, in his own world sometimes, etc. After some treatments cleared... all of a sudden he would start kissing and hugging us! It was such a relief. Now he makes sure you are looking at him if you forget and get distracted. He loves to cuddle and stare into my face. There is just nothing better than that in life. :)

Here are some pics of us recently....