Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Go Annabelle Day - Friday, June 17th


It amazes me that we have not had a "Go Annabelle" day in about two years. For those who are not familiar, "Go Annabelle" was the brainchild of a friend of ours.

In the past, Go Annabelle days have involved surgeries or doctor's appointments that make our parental knees shake. This go-round it involves a cognitive evaluation.

About a month back, one of Annie's therapists raised a concern about autism.

It has taken us a month to work out the insurance kinks but now we have the eval scheduled for 8:30am on Friday, June 17th. It's a two-hour deal where specialists interview mom and dad and observe Annie. The goal is to get a comprehensive evaluation of the wee-one's cognitive abilities.

I have no idea how a person might evaluate a two-year-olds cognitive abilities but I imagine it is something like trying to nail jello to a wall.

So our prayer request is for ACCURACY. We need Annie to be her normal, average self - not extra happy, not extra grumpy, sleepy or spastic. We are praying that the medical folks are at the top of their game as well. If Annie needs behavioural therapy, we want that to be evident, if she does not need it we want that to be evident as well.

In short, we need a "Go Annabelle" day.

Sport 'em if you got 'em.

Thanks for your continued prayers and support.

10 comments:

Holly Linden said...

Bright & Beautiful - she will be her perfect self. Love you Daddy.

Michelle said...

Amen! I'll be there, on my knees for you guys. No matter what, remember that -everyone- has challenges. We as believers know where to put our faith and trust, even in days of angst. In sickness and health, every day walking with the Lord is better than any day walking without Him.

Michelle & girls

KeicherMom said...

We are saying prayers for you guys and will be having a "Go Annabelle" day in spirit on the 17th.

Chris, Liz, and Emily

Me said...

My thoughts and prayers are with you guys always.

Nancy said...

Go, fight, win!

Rachel Clear @ Clearly Speaking said...

Bennett will be wearing his new "Go Annabelle" onesie and we'll be praying for you guys.

matt said...

Thanks so much everyone! It really means a lot to us!

Elizabeth said...

Love your sweet girl. I will be praying for an easy and peaceful day for all three of you so that you can have an accurate assessment. And I will be sporting the gear- Go Annabelle!

Jeanine said...

Sparkle and shine, girl!

Jeanine said...

Sparkle and shine, girl!