Ready for Medical Genetics

Tomorrow is our appointment with Medical Genetics.  While I have been hoping to get some answers regarding Ethan's health, I am a little apprehensive.  Some of Daughtry's lyrics keep playing in my head, "Be careful what you wish for, cause you just might get it all...and then some you don't want."  I want to hear that he's fine, or that he has a syndrome that is minor and won't negatively impact his future or shorten his life span.  I honestly don't know what I will do if I hear otherwise. 

I spent the morning mulling over all of Ethan's old paper work from First Steps.  I pulled out his evaluations and quarterly progress reports.  I was amazed to see how far he has come, yet saddened when I realized how quickly his younger brother is catching up to him.  While I want the best for Jacob, it will be a little sad to see him pass Ethan up developmentally.  Being only 18 months apart, I fear it won't be long.

As I head off to bed tonight, I will be praying that we hear good news tomorrow.  I will also thank God for all of the blessings in Ethan's life.  He is such a sweet, kind-hearted little boy who loves his family, Riley blankie, oval doors, and stop signs.  While he has his struggles, I know that things could be far worse, and I am so thankful that they're not.  Whatever comes our way...we will take it one day at a time.