Just because you often ask about such things

I truly wonder if some of the learning disabilities remain undiagnosed until late because of bottle feeding and the propping “no-no”?  At 5 months the baby gets easily distracted and even the most intent of nursing babies has to be coaxed back on the breast, if a good conversation or a new person walks into the room.  

    I remember the wonder of reading about it in the LaLeche books and then experiencing the reality of it with my own children and in the nursing mothers rooms at church.  There was a lesson in patience for the schedule oriented mommy and the attention that the child gained from these unexpected changes in plans seemed to grow the relationship.

I also wonder about the development of focus, direction and persistence.  Are these qualities affected at all by the parental closeness in that bond?

Kids are resilient, my mom would say.  They are who they are, no matter the ingredients of food and such.  Health wise, it may matter,but developmentally may be hard to prove. If you have the patience and perseverance to nurse up to 5 months, you probably think there is little difference in the relationship one way or the other.  But 5 months marks a tremendous turning point, should you choose to continue past there.

'Twas the week of Graduation and

There is more to thank God for than ever.  What a miracle trip into the realms of education this has been?   How amazingly protected and supported by friends and family that you have been?   The fact that this has been the very first call to come and get you, even though that is not what you said is e testimony to His mercy enduring forever!

"He has given His angels charge over your steps" in every way.  God is to be praised for all of the moves in and out of the dorms...Semester in and semester out.  Friends and family keeping you in their prayers and helping in every way.  Truly God has ordered your steps in a good path.  He is amazing!

You have expanded your mind and your opportunities and God is clearly preparing the way before you.  Make plans to give Him from the first fruit even of your education.  Look at this as a greater debt to God for all His benefits toward you.   "What shall I render unto God for all of His mercies? I will take he cup of salvation and call upo the name of the Lord.  Look to God for His direction as to How to begin your spiritual "loan repayment", as well as your financial one.  God can use your testimony and your brothers and sisters can be blessed by what you've accomplished as well.

Remember the Lord in your rejoicing.  I am!