Look Mom, No Hands!!!!

The good Lord works in mysterious ways! That's for sure! Just when I think that I've hit rock bottom emotionally regarding the recent developments of Malachi, something comes along to make me have a more positive look. Tonight at dinner Malachi was eating with a fork! I know that doesn't sound like a big deal, but Malachi very rarely, if ever, uses silverware to eat. He always shovels it in with his hands until his mouth is way too full. He was using his fork tonight and taking 'normal' bites, chewing, swallowing, and then taking another. This is amazing and definitely what I needed! I'm so proud!

Also, he signed for more food and wasn't being promted to do so. And...he was also making excellent eye contact today! These are all great improvements and a bit of hope for mommy. I guess the Lord knows when we've had enough and can't possibly take on anything else. He shows you the blessings in your life and make all the bad go away.

Tonight, I shed tears again, but I'm not crying for saddness. I'm crying with happiness over how proud my little boy makes me!