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8 years ago
Feb 23, 2007
Post By: StinchFamily
Ensign article
Anne just pointed out an article in the newest March Ensign "Joshua's Walls" about a mother's experience with an autistic child. It warmed my heart and brought tears to my eyes...reminded me a lot of what I have seen with Ellyn...Brooke and Mike have a better perspective on it. It also talks about how the mother worked with him for a new baby's arrival...I just wanted to recommend to all. In conjunction with the suggestions in the article, we may want to have periodic family fasts...maybe with both the Bennetts and us on the speech issue! (and maybe the sleep issue for Brooke's sake!!!)
Love,
Mom
Thanks for sharing that, Barb...
Brooke - I am sorry I haven't gotten back to you yet regarding Ellyn's eating. If she doesn't eat meat, then a good alternative usually is beans and legumes - they are high in protein and also iron - but a lot of kids turn their nose at those. I would try kidney beans - I have a couple of kids that love them, just plain. Also - peanut butter is a good protein source. Also remember, that she can get a lot of protein from dairy (cheese, milk) and eggs. As for the veggies - she can get many of the vitamins she needs from fruits - but you can also try some 'sweeter' veggies, ie winter squash, pumpkin (baked in treats)and fruits like apricots, cantaloupe. If you like, I can send you some more info - just say the word. Hope this has helped a little.
Adina