LUDWICK LIFE

If you didn't get a chance to read Divine Interruption - Part I, you can read it here . This a continuation of God's divine interruptions and movements in the course of our fostering journey. It is my hope that you can see what I considered to be one of the most stressful and emotional journey's of my life (that we chose to walk), was actually the time where I saw God's movement and His will most. 10. Believe It Foundation Dinner (August 26, 2019): On August 23, 2019, Lowery had a developmental specialist appointment. We had to see a new one due to his prior specialist leaving the practice. I wasn't sure what to expect at this appointment but knew it was going to be a big one. The appointment went well but we left there with confirmation of what we were originally concerned with - cerebral palsy. This specialist indicated that based on her evaluation of Lowery that he was indeed exhibiting signs of cerebral palsy and that he was at risk for this diagnosis. That af...

**** This post was written throughout our journey through foster care as a journal documenting the ways GOD showed up big time!  This last year (2019) in my small group women's bible study, we began the study of Jonah. One main point of the study is that Jonah experienced a divine interruption when God told Jonah to go to Nineveh - something he did not want to do at all but he ultimately changed the course of his life to follow God's will. The book discusses Jonah's life and how his story changed a nation and made an eternal impact for generations of people. I have been able to relate this story to my present day life and my experience with fostering in so many ways. For as long as I can remember, it has been placed on my heart to adopt in someway or some fashion. I remember in high school wanting to adopt a child internationally and then wanting to adopt a child with special needs in college and my early 20s. When Landon and I met, he also mentioned wanting to adopt lat...

From the sweet newborn baby that used to take up to 2 hours to feed just 2 ounces to the toddler who is meeting milestones and taking names, you have come so far. People look at Lowery and wonder if he is even the same kid and comment on how great he is doing all the time. It took more therapy sessions (at one time 5 minimum per week) and appointments than I would ever care to recount but here we are. While I won't say that we are completely finished, we have completed part of our journey where at times I wasn't sure if we would make it to this point. I wanted to take a brief minute and say "thank you" to the therapists, doctors, specialists (5 other specialists not pictured below) and caseworkers (5 not pictured below) who have gotten us to this point. These ladies pictures below never cease to amaze me - they showed up for us time and time again and never waived from having sweet Lowery's best interest at heart! It has been a roller coaster ride but I would be a...

This post was originally written on January 11, 2020... the day of Lowery's Baby Blessing. I had to wait to publish it until he was officially adopted. Love you sweet boy!! Little Masterpiece Tiny hands, tiny feet Delicate and so complete Little softly beating heart You're God's perfect work of art.  Carefully, gently He knit you together Fearfully, wonderfully brought you to be Sent as God's gift to me You're God's little masterpiece.  Laughing smile, sleepy eyes Tiny fingers grasping mine; Priceless wonder from above Pure reflection of God's love.  Carefully, gently He knit you together Fearfully, wonderfully brought you to be Sent as God's gift to me  A living, breathing masterpiece.  Landon and I have been preparing for Lowery's baby blessing for what seems like forever. We weren't sure if we were even going to be allowed to participate in the baby blessing. When we finally got the big "Yes" I was so relieve because I wanted sweet L...

This post was originally done on April 4, 2020. I forgot to post it after Lowery was adopted. Opps... here it is over a year later.  This birthday definitely looks different than Lawson's previous birthdays. Never in a million years would I have believed that we would be sheltering in place and living on our emergency fund. Sweet Lawson knows about the virus and knows that we have to stay at home right now but is more than ever excited about his Golden Birthday. He is 4 on the 4th and we are thrilled that he is ours and we get to spend this entire day together! While Lawson looks like he could be in kindergarten, this last year reminds me he is still closer to being a toddler than in grade school. Our BIG boy continues to top the growth charts but still will jump into our arms when he is hurt or not feeling well. He loves to snuggle before bed and naps and gives you the best kisses and hugs. I think what I cherish most about my sweet boy are the times he comes up to you and says ...