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Birthday Month

It is hard to believe, but our Victoria turned 4 today (March 10th)! Time has crept by in some ways and flown by in others. These past four years have been filled with many, many things. Many joys, many fears, many unexpected surprises.

We continue to learn how to best meet Victoria’s needs as a special needs child and we are definitely not experts at it. Read More

March 11, 2012
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The Tooth Hero!

Saturday night was a very exciting night at the Messick house. I was taking Victoria to the restroom before putting her to bed and Elyssa and Natalie were in their room playing. Moments later, I heard Elyssa screaming … “Momma … Momma!” She came running in the bathroom and blood was streaming from her mouth. I quickly got Victoria dressed and then had Elyssa lean her face over the sink so the blood could flow into the sink. I turned the faucet on and was trying to gently splash water on her mouth. Read More
January 31, 2012
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Just A Swingin’!

This video of Victoria was taken recently at my parent’s house. She loves playing on the swing set they have in their yard! This is just proof, once again, that special needs children can do just as much as a “normal” child in many cases.

Always place value on each little life! Even the life that isn’t labeled as “normal” can be the biggest blessing to you!

January 24, 2012
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Thankful Hearts

Happy Thanksgiving to all! The Messick family had a wonderful holiday week last week and I wanted to share a few of the photos we took.

I am so thankful for my husband and girls! They are such a blessing to my life. God has been so good to our family and we praise Him for always being so faithful to us.
I pray you all had a great holiday and took a few moments out of your schedule to thank the Lord for all of His blessings!
November 28, 2011
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