A Crossroads

If you are frequent readers of this blog then you will know that I (Adam) do not blog. However a situation has arisen in which I am required to speak. We have made the decision not to make the trip for Christmas. There are numerous reasons why we should go, the number one reason being family. However as a father and a husband I have a God mandated duty to look out for the welfare of those entrusted to my care. This family is very stressed out right now due to Charlotte's reflux and recent separation anxiety issues. This is not going to be happy news for a lot of the family, but we are not happy about it either. I feel that Charlotte will not be able to deal with being passed around to all the family members and will be over stimulated. When this happens she has no outlet except to cry and when she cries, her reflux gets worse and then she projectile vomits whatever is in her stomach. This has happened every time that she gets over stimulated. I know that everyone is now saying, "well we just won't hold her and she will be fine." I wish I could say it is that easy. Hayley and I have been going nonstop between my school and her work and my work and we need to decompress too. I would be remiss if I did not mention that when all of us get together it is very chaotic. Now this is not normally a bad thing, but it wreaks havoc on a 3 month old. So there you have it, we are staying home, but this opens up the door for us to get together during the summer. The last two weeks in July would be ideal for us but we will have to see. Keep us in your prayers over the holiday season and we will keep you in ours.