Still a work in progress!

About a week ago we went to my friend Bethany's house.  Her little boy is about the same age as Logan (adjusted age) and he started walking last month.  I think Logan was taking notes and watching him because when we got home, he stood up and took his first steps.  Since then he has been practicing and can take about 6 or 7 steps at a time now. 

Here is a video....I am so excited that he is even able to do this because his physical therapist said that she did not think he would be able to walk without ankle braces.  Praise God from whom all blessings flow!!!  Logan is such a fighter and a blessing to all those around him!

"I prayed for him 18 times last night."

Corbin is so sweet!  I am so proud of him and I can't believe he is growing up so fast.  I enjoy his company so much and I love that he still enjoys my company.

Every day when he gets home from school he says..."So mom how was your day?", and he really is interested as he listens to everything I did that day.  I love it.  And you know how when you ask a kid what they did at a friend's house, they usually just say nothing and shrug you off.  Not Corbin.  He gives details of every war game, video game, trampoline jump, or hide and go seek game he played.  I love that he likes to talk to me. I'm pretty sure that will end soon though as he enters his teenage years. So, I will just enjoy it while it lasts.

He has such a sweet heart that is filled with so much compassion.  I love that he sits on the couch next to me and pats my shoulder or rubs my back.  He tells me he loves me at least three times a day!  He always tells me I look beautiful, even when I know I don't look my best.  He loves to buy me jewelry (even if it is out of the gumball machine sometimes) and he likes to go through my jewelry box and pick out the "diamond" I should wear.  I'm not sure why he is obsessed with digging for gold and searching for diamonds, but he is. :)

He is such a great kid!  I know that he always strives to do his best and the right thing.  He is so honest too.  When he does something wrong or gets in trouble at school, I think he punishes himself more than we do.  I am so thankful that God gave me such special boys!

When Logan was rushed to the hospital by ambulance for his breathing difficulties in October, Corbin was so scared.  I asked the doctor at the clinic if Logan would be okay in front of Corbin on purpose.  The doctor explained that it was serious and Logan needed to get on oxygen because he might have pneumonia, but that he would recover just fine.  Cliff took Corbin to Sara's and I followed the ambulance to the hospital.  That night I think I talked to my dad and Cliff talked to his dad, but we were so busy I never really called anyone else.  I did not give it a second thought and called the girls in the morning and Logan was released.

When we picked up Corbin the next day, this was our conversation: (sweet, but broke my heart)

Me: "So, how did you sleep?"

Corbin: "I slept terrible."

Me: "Terrible?  Were you uncomfortable?"

Corbin: "No, I was worried about my brother.  I did not want to have a funeral for him."

Me:  "Honey, you heard the doctor say he would be fine.  He just needed some help breathing.  He is doing just fine...see he missed you."

Corbin:  "I know, but sometimes doctors don't tell you everything because they may not want you to know." (Ugh....I guess I need to watch what I say in front of him)

Me: "Oh honey, I think in this case he told us everything and Logan is just fine.  I am so sorry I did not call you and reassure you that Logan was okay."

Corbin:  "That's okay.  I knew he would be okay because I prayed for him 18 times last night."

Me: "Wow, 18 times!  That's great.  I am so glad you talked to God about your concerns. You also could have told Sara or Brian that you were worried."
 
Corbin: "okay....but mom?"

Me: "Yes?"

Corbin: "I don't think Sara knew anything either.....next time you might want to call her too."

Me:  "Okay, I will keep that in mind, but hopefully there won't be a next time."

Bless his heart!  How selfish of me.....It just never occurred to me that he had become such a sweet young man.  He was a concerned big brother who cared more about what was going on with his baby brother than playing with his toys or watching cartoons.  That was such an eye opener for me!  He is not a baby anymore.  He understands!  He was worried and he prayed!  I love him so much....what a sweetheart!  He is growing up so fast and I am so thankful that he already has a love for the Lord!  What a blessing.

When we went around the Thanksgiving table to say what we were thankful for this year, he said, "I am thankful for my little brother and that he made it through this year and for his health!”  What a little grown-up.....with such a beautiful example in his life of what God is capable of doing!  He saved our little Logan over and over this year!  Thank you God for your blessings.  Here is a video of them together.