I just have to brag for a little minute. My son, Vosco has been attending school in a Learning Center so the class is smaller and distractions are few. His grades and behavior has improved so much over the last semester that he is mainstreaming in two classes this semester! His first day went without incident and he was SO EXCITED to tell me all about the day.
Vosco has always had a passion for cars. From the age of two he could see a picture of an engine part in its exploded form on the page of a technical manual and turn around an identify the part in its whole form inside the engine. I have always been amazed by that talent and am still amazed as we drive down the road and he recognizes cars and trucks for their make and model with uncanny accuracy.
One of his classes is Art 1!!! He is thrilled to be able to learn about art and is looking forward to "getting his hands dirty!"
I just can't explain the blessings we have seen in our family the last year and a half. I love my kids so much. My life would be very dull without them!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Today is Sunday. I have had a very full heart today. As I look at my life and the blessings my Father in Heaven has extended I am amazed.
I am grateful to live in the United States. I am grateful for freedom. Although I have never had the opportunity to visit or reside in a country that isn't "free" I have a deep gratitude for mine. I am grateful for the many lives that have been given so my family, and yours, can enjoy that freedom.
I am grateful for the knowledge that we all have a loving Father in Heaven. I look at my children and wonder how we have been entrusted with these delicate and precious little spirits. It really is true that we experience greater depth of love and understanding as we endure the challenges of our life.
Many of you know of the difficulties we have had with our son, Vosco. I look over the last several years and my heart aches because of the many mistakes we have made as his parents. At the same time, my heart rejoices at the growth we have experienced as we received much needed help from West Ridge Academy. For those of you who haven't seen or been around Vosco in the last few years, you will be amazed at his growth and his ability to adapt! He is truly a joy to be with. I pray that the mistakes of my past and present will not impede his continued growth and strength as a child of God.
As the song says, "When the wind will set me racing as my journey nears its end, and the path I'll be retracing when I'm homeward bound again. Bind me not to the pasture, chain me not to the plow, set me free to find my calling... and I'll return to you somehow." That really is our goal. To overcome the natural man, the influence of our environment and return to our Father at the end of that journey. It is my prayer that I can be the mother that leads the way for my children... not the mother that holds them back from growth and increased faith.
I am grateful to live in the United States. I am grateful for freedom. Although I have never had the opportunity to visit or reside in a country that isn't "free" I have a deep gratitude for mine. I am grateful for the many lives that have been given so my family, and yours, can enjoy that freedom.
I am grateful for the knowledge that we all have a loving Father in Heaven. I look at my children and wonder how we have been entrusted with these delicate and precious little spirits. It really is true that we experience greater depth of love and understanding as we endure the challenges of our life.
Many of you know of the difficulties we have had with our son, Vosco. I look over the last several years and my heart aches because of the many mistakes we have made as his parents. At the same time, my heart rejoices at the growth we have experienced as we received much needed help from West Ridge Academy. For those of you who haven't seen or been around Vosco in the last few years, you will be amazed at his growth and his ability to adapt! He is truly a joy to be with. I pray that the mistakes of my past and present will not impede his continued growth and strength as a child of God.
As the song says, "When the wind will set me racing as my journey nears its end, and the path I'll be retracing when I'm homeward bound again. Bind me not to the pasture, chain me not to the plow, set me free to find my calling... and I'll return to you somehow." That really is our goal. To overcome the natural man, the influence of our environment and return to our Father at the end of that journey. It is my prayer that I can be the mother that leads the way for my children... not the mother that holds them back from growth and increased faith.
Homeward Bound
Sayda taped this the other night and since it is one of my favorite songs, I thought I would post it here as well....
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Kids.....
Reed and I feel so blessed..... we live in a great neighborhood with wonderful neighbors and most of all, have a great home where the door is always "open".
Tonight we have been laughing SO HARD!!!! Aubrey Call and Ruby have been playing all night. They have giggled, chased, giggled some more and thrown smart remarks back and forth to each other.
Sayda, Richard and I have just laughed and laughed at their antics. Add a little Amanda Ewan and the laughter escalates to gigantic proportions!
I will post some pictures of these crazy kids tomorrow.... wish you all were here to laugh with us.
Tonight we have been laughing SO HARD!!!! Aubrey Call and Ruby have been playing all night. They have giggled, chased, giggled some more and thrown smart remarks back and forth to each other.
Sayda, Richard and I have just laughed and laughed at their antics. Add a little Amanda Ewan and the laughter escalates to gigantic proportions!
I will post some pictures of these crazy kids tomorrow.... wish you all were here to laugh with us.
Friday, January 16, 2009
We had the best Fourth of July EVER in 2008. I was in Logan working on a show and Reed picked me up with the kids and 7 pug puppies, the Mommy pug and another Sister pug.... Yup, you read that right. Reed, Edye, Vosco, Ruby and 9 pugs.
We were able to spend the time with the Isaacson families and the Marchant families as well! There were about 2,000,000 people in the house. Utter love and chaos all wrapped into one weekend.
I had never been at a fourth of July when normal citizens could buy HUGE fireworks. Every back yard was like a major fireworks show. I was completely amazed.
We were able to spend the time with the Isaacson families and the Marchant families as well! There were about 2,000,000 people in the house. Utter love and chaos all wrapped into one weekend.
I had never been at a fourth of July when normal citizens could buy HUGE fireworks. Every back yard was like a major fireworks show. I was completely amazed.
Things in the Wagstaff Household have been busy. I am currently on leave from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir while I recuperate from surgery.
Vosco is in the 8th grade and is pulling all A's and B's. This is a complete MIRACLE! It has been so nice to have him see success in the school environment. Such an answer to prayer. Actually, answer to about a million prayers.
Ruby is in the 3rd grade. Hmmm, how do we describe Ruby? Diva? Adorable? Hilarious? Pain in Vosco's rear? Yup, that works. She is also doing very well in school. Somehow, she is just like me - talks too much in class. You would think she was genetically ours. Heavenly Father makes certain the Grandmother's curse happens even through adoption. ;-)
Reed and I are preparing to play piano in the pit of Layton High School's production of "Showboat" that will open in March. I absolutely love doing things like this with my husband. Since we have moved to SLC we haven't been able to do this nearly as much as we would like.
Probably the biggest thing in our life right now is that our very dear friend, Richard Call is receiving treatment for cancer at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. We feel blessed to be able to offer a bed and some "home environment" while he is away from his own home. The Call family has always been family to us and we are grateful they are willing to stay with us during this difficult time. If there is ANYONE who can make it through this, Richard can. Please include him in your prayers.
Vosco is in the 8th grade and is pulling all A's and B's. This is a complete MIRACLE! It has been so nice to have him see success in the school environment. Such an answer to prayer. Actually, answer to about a million prayers.
Ruby is in the 3rd grade. Hmmm, how do we describe Ruby? Diva? Adorable? Hilarious? Pain in Vosco's rear? Yup, that works. She is also doing very well in school. Somehow, she is just like me - talks too much in class. You would think she was genetically ours. Heavenly Father makes certain the Grandmother's curse happens even through adoption. ;-)
Reed and I are preparing to play piano in the pit of Layton High School's production of "Showboat" that will open in March. I absolutely love doing things like this with my husband. Since we have moved to SLC we haven't been able to do this nearly as much as we would like.
Probably the biggest thing in our life right now is that our very dear friend, Richard Call is receiving treatment for cancer at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. We feel blessed to be able to offer a bed and some "home environment" while he is away from his own home. The Call family has always been family to us and we are grateful they are willing to stay with us during this difficult time. If there is ANYONE who can make it through this, Richard can. Please include him in your prayers.
Trying to blog as a lifestyle.....
Ok, so everyone I know has a really tweaked out blog and it is time for Edye to join the parade.
I will be doing some updating at least once a week... in hopes of catching up with my life.
I will be doing some updating at least once a week... in hopes of catching up with my life.
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