Day One ... Disney bound

Today we traveled through Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina and finally South Carolina.

We put on about 800+ miles.

We traveled for about 16 hours.

Finally took up rest in Orangeburg, SC.

Today we are headed through Savannah bound for Disney!

Kids have been fantastic and I haven't had to drive 1 mile yet.

The Power of Prayer ... as said by Will

Will has developed a true anxiety of storms. He knows all about weather and wants to be a weatherman someday. Not sure how if we don't get over the storm issues.

Last night we were at the Brewer game when a bad storm came.

Will: I think I need to pray.

Me: OK.

Will: Mommy you do it.

Me: No you do it.

Will: Dear God, Storms really scare me. They are junk. Could you please stop the wind, the rain and the thunder and lightning? Then I will be brave again. Amen.

Me: Nice job Will. Now we have to wait and see what happens. (In my mind I was thinking while watching the game, but he wanted us to sit right by those windows and watch.)

Just like that the wind subsided, the thunder and lighting was more quiet, and the rain was settling down.

Will: Mom that's the power of prayer.

Me: Yes Will it sure is!

Happy 6th Birthday Reagan!

Over time it is funny to see how God creates the right person for your family. I think Reagan was definitely created for our family. He challenges us, makes us laugh, savors the small things, acts bigger than his britches, and has a lot of love deep in his heart.

We celebrated his birthday the way he wanted ... a trip to Toys R Us in lieu of a party with his friends.

Morning golf lesson at The Bog. Little foggy!

He picked out a new DSiXL and with it go the CARS 2 game and new case.

Brewer Game ... 4th level ... lots of storms but we made it to the 6th inning. The kids were beat and birthday boy fell asleep on the way home!

Introducing our new pet ...

When you have an autistic child there are so many things in their life that others don't understand.

• Why do you travel to Disney World every year?
• Why doesn't he like sandals?
• Why does he always eat the same things for lunch?
• Why does he obsess about things that others don't care about?

If I only knew the answers ... but I don't. I just know Will and what he likes and doesn't. I try to make his life easier by knowing what to buy, where to go, how to do things and explain as best I can to others. I thank God every day that we have him! I know he was meant for us.

Lately I have been talking with Reagan about why we go all over for Will to go to therapy different places. Why he has to wait so patiently. Why Will's brain works different than others.

My heart melted last week at Walgreen's when Reagan noticed a glass jar with fake butterflies in it. He talked about how much Will would like it. He even checked to make sure there was a monarch (Will's favorite). This is how I know God works in our lives. Reagan gets it!

Yesterday I quick ran there with the boys and Reagan took Will right over to see them. Normally I don't give in to buying things (and I really didnt') because I told Will if he wanted it, he had to pay for it.

Our new pet ...

Disney World here we come ...

Erin sporting her new bathing suit for the trip!

We suprpised the kids with a cake that said, "We are going to Disney World."

The suprise was amazing!

God Give me Strength!

This week has not been one of my best. It would take me hours and hours to go into all my worries, and I don't want to go into the feeling sorry for myself mood.

So tonight I am going to continue to repeat this verse to myself in hopes that tomorrow will be a better day.

My soul is weary with sorrow, strengthen me according to Your word. Psalm 119:28

The Next Tiger Woods?

Check out my swing?

Grandpa says eyes on the ball!

Lessons begin at The Bog on June 14th. Grandpa Dobson now has a golf partner!