One of the words that Max is recognizing right now in his First Words book is fish; it's very appropriate because he loves to swim and do anything in water, including washing his hands multiple times a day (actually, we have limit his time in the sink)! We discovered how much he loves to swim today at the waterpark in the town where we're living. It was a hit! There was a cool water pool with a huge pirate's ship and another one with iodine in it that was fed by hot springs that are common here in Hungary. We also witnessed once again how friendly he is as he shared with other kids and talked freely with other adults (How we wish we knew what he is saying--it's both endearing to watch and a little nerve-wracking!) Eating and potty are still inconsistent, but we guess that's par for the course right now. Another favorite object is the umbrella stroller we brought with us. Max either pushes it, letting us know that our aid is not neeeded, or contentedly rides in it for hours (literally). We take a walk every night before bed and usually another one during the day. Daily grocery trips are also part of our walks.
Your continued prayers, encouragement, scriptures, and comments on the blog and via e-mail echo and inspire what we have asked God for--it's incredible!
My prayer for Jeff, Angie and Max....
ReplyDeleteHallelujah! You who serve God ,Praise God! Just to speak His Name is Praise! Just to remember God is a blessing-now and tomorrow and always. From east to west, from dawn to dust, keep lifting all your praises to God! God is higher than anything and anyone, outshining everything you can see in the skies. Who can compare with God, our God, so majestically enthroned, Surveying His magnificent heavens and earth? He picks up the poor from out of the dirt, rescues the wretched who've been thrown out with the trash, seats among the honored guests, a place of honor among the brightest and best. He gives childless couples a family, gives them joy as the parents of children. Hallelujah! Psalm 113~The Message
Prayed this for you all this morning before the sun was up here..pray for you all as you come to mind...which is often!!!
Well, Max is really a box of surprises, isn't he? It must have been awesome to see him enjoy swimming so much. We continue to praise God for how well you 3 have bonded already. It sounds like potty continues to be an area of opportunity but keep the spirits up, he sounds like a very smart boy who gets things fast.
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Sonia and Rob
A boy after my own heart - I think there's surfing in his future, and I happen to know just the person to teach him a thing or two! Well, there's always the Wisconsin Dells up here for those winter months if he needs his water fix :)
ReplyDeleteLove that walks are so good - what a great way to be outside, explore and enjoy each other! I'm sure we all could take a lesson from the benefits to be reaped from these as you have experienced.
Angie and Jeff,
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog. Yay!!What a beautiful beautiful story being written moment by moment! Praying for you and..... thank you for being brave. Hugs.