August 14, 2006

• An Eventful Weekend

  Did I mention that I love Talladega Nights? Yeah well, I do.

  Noah has been incredibly different these past few days. He
  has made more eye contact, he has responded to instruction better, he’s done
  all kinds of things that made us think to ourselves “What has been different
  about the past three days that would cause such a dramatic difference?” We
  finally discovered that there were two foods we had been giving him a LOT of that had gluten in them (and he hadn’t had them in
  the past few days). We had been giving him Puffins, which said “wheat-free” on
  the box—but come to find out there was still gluten in them from something
  else. In addition, he loves fruit snacks, but we also found out that they
  sprinkle flour on packaged candies like that to keep them from sticking
  together BUT they don’t have to list it on the package because technically it
  is not an ingredient. Whatever, that’s stupid. So, no more Puffins or Fruit
  Snacks for Noah—he is amazingly different and better even in the last few days.

  Let’s not forget the therapy, though—I don’t want to sound
  like only the food is making a difference. He has been pretty consistent in his
  therapy and is accomplishing quite a bit through it all. We are extremely
  grateful for our therapists who are doing a great job, and for you who have
  supported Noah’s therapy financially. Thank you for your support! I can’t wait
  to share his improvements with you!

  I was privileged enough to play piano this Saturday night at
  Yorba Linda Friends Church.
  Seriously, it’s like playing for a rock show—not because of the song style, but
  because of the caliber of musicians. These guys are all professionals,
  including the singers. The times that I have played piano there are really some
  of the highlights of my piano playing life. I love it. Even though I’ll be
  doing a new church job in Covina
  and won’t be able to go on Sundays anymore, I told the musical director to call
  me if he ever needed someone to sub in on a Saturday night, and he said he
  totally would. YES!

  I am getting very excited about Christ-First
  Baptist Church
  in Covina. I
  have been corresponding with some of the staff and worship team folks over
  there, and so far everyone has been very supportive and helpful. I am looking
  forward to leading worship there this weekend and working with their choir and
  worship team.

  I started reading this book (see “Currently Reading”). I
  like it so far. It’s been a while since I’ve read a book like this, and I think
  I will enjoy it very much.

  It’s been an eventful weekend. I took Mike to the airport at
  430AM on Sunday and on the way back got a flat tire. I haven’t actually really
  ever changed a tire before (I know, I’m a little too old for that to be the
  case). So I did it. It took longer than it would for someone else probably, but
  it got done. However, the spare was also flat, so I put it on anyways and drove
  at approx. 5MPH to the closest gas station to fill it up with air. I think by
  then it was about 6AM. What a growing experience.

  • 6:11 pm
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