The Story of My April Butterfly: She did it!

Monday, August 18, 2008

She did it!

Maggie had a great first day of Preschool. I stayed with her in her classroom for about a half hour and then made my break with tears in my eyes. I have such excitement for what this year may bring... but it was sad to walk away knowing that this is only the beginning. I love my sweet little Maggie. I am praying for her strength as this year continues and for all the ways that she will bring blessings to others around her~

Here's a montage of Maggie's 1st day Pictures!

8 comments:

Anonymous said...: WOW! Congratulations Maggie and Mommy. Looks like it was a great first day. I will be praying for lots of growth and meeting her goals.; August 18, 2008 at 2:46 PM
Anonymous said...: Maggie, we are so proud of you and what a big girl you are. This year will be so expanding for you, we can't wait to hear all about each new day!
All our LOVE,
Grandma and Grandpa; August 18, 2008 at 2:51 PM
Kari said...: Yay!! I'm so glad Maggie had a great first day! What a blessing. =); August 18, 2008 at 3:16 PM
Robin said...: I am sooooo excited that Maggie had a great first day.....that is HUGE indeed : ) Still praying that the transition would continue to go well for all.

LOL, Robin; August 18, 2008 at 3:46 PM
Anonymous said...: How special that Maggie's teacher looks like Grandma Cheryl!! What a champ you are, princess! Hope your day today was as great as your first day! We love you!; August 19, 2008 at 4:07 PM
Anonymous said...: Maggie, you are just beginning a year filled with wonderful new firsts! May each day be more exciting than the last!

Heidi, thank you for sharing Maggie's special accomplishments with us so that we can be there with her ... and you ... every step of the way. Miles may separate, but love never will!!; August 19, 2008 at 8:34 PM
Jen said...: YAY Maggie! Way to go on your first day of school!

You did great Heidi!!!; August 20, 2008 at 5:38 AM
Kelly said...: Yea! What a great day for you. I can only imagine how hard it was to leave her (I'm dreading it), but so great that it was made easier by her having such a fun time.; August 20, 2008 at 12:28 PM

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Maggie spent the first three weeks of her life in the NICU... first to investigate an irregular heartbeat- cleared with a diagnosis of a wandering pace-maker and sent home at 5 days old. She stopped breathing 2 hours after we had been home... we gave her rescue breaths, called 9-1-1 and Maggie was transfered by ambulance to the NICU, again. At 20 days old Maggie was sent home with a diagnosis of mild Laryngomalasia (floppy windpipe) and an apnea monitor to wear for 6 months. At one year of age Maggie was diagnosed as Hypotonic and spent the next 6 months of her life being seen by a Neurologist, a Genetic Counselor and Occupational Therapists. She began early intervention for her developmental delays. At age 3 she began attending a Special Education Preschool. She attended a typical Kindergarten class with RSP help for fine motor delays. Beginning in 1st grade she began her journey through Special Education for intensive help with many developmental and cognitive delays. Beginning in 3rd Grade I decided to Homeschool Maggie through a local charter school. She still received Special Ed. services, but I was in charge of her daily curriculum. We began her 5th grade year by enrolling her back in public school. This year will either prove to be a great stepping stone to the rest of her education, or it will be a year to revisit other options. This is our journey living with a child who is Hypotonic.