The "New Normal".

"Normal".... Whats that supposed to mean?

Is it the setting on the washing machine?

Does it mean having 10 fingers and 10 toes?

Does it mean having 2 eyes that see?

How about 2 legs that walk?


 "Normal"- for us is probably not the same "normal" for you...

Everyone has their cage of "normal"- 

Ours just happens to be a bit crazier on the inside. ;)

So when I refer to our "Normal"-

 It was a day where all 5 kids were healthy, 

without attachments. 

A day where I pulled 7 plates out of the cup-board, 

and set 7 around the table.

A night where I tucked my kids into bed- 

without life supporting machines. 

An evening where bath time was safe 

and enjoyed by all. 

A trip to the store 

that only required unloading 1 power-chair. 

A drive to see my sister in Atlanta once a month, 

with the occational trips to specialists or doctors. 

That WAS our normal...


It was glorious- 

and I want it back.

Even though our "normal" was a little tough then... 

I want it back! 

I want the days back where I have 5 children

 that can eat and enjoy food.

I want the days back where "unloading the kids" does 

not take a full 10 minutes to complete. 

I want the days back where SMA had not 

progressed to where it has today. 

I want it back. 

oh my aching heart... 

I want it back so bad.

But- 

Its not mine to have.... 

It was mine to enjoy while it was here. 

And mine to remember and reflect upon in the days ahead. 

Because now we are facing a 

"NEW NORMAL". 

A day where my youngest can't go more than a couple of hours without being attached to a feeding pump and bag. 

A day where 7 plates are no longer needed- 

because my youngest has lost most of her swallow.A night where I tuck 2 of my kids into bed- 

and hook them up to "life supporting" machines, to give their bodies a break. 

An evening where bath time is eliminated- 

because the "special shower chair" takes up 89% of the bath tub- making it safe to now wash my 2 children with special needs, but taking away 'bath time' for my other 3 children. 

A trip to the store- or anywhere outside of the home, 

 now requires unloading 2 power-chairs 

(that are not safe together) inside the family vehicle. 

A drive to see my sister in Atlanta is now 

 multiple trips a month- 

for Doctor appointments, surgeries and more consultations. 

When friends ask "how we are doing?"... 

I simply say, "Adjusting to our 'New Normal'".

Its such a loaded answer-

and 

Its not an easy task. 

But I will cherish it for as long as I can. 

Because- "adjusting" is all we can do. 

So, we will continue to "adjust"- because

There are more storms brewing... 

On May 9th- my Youngest will be admitted to the hospital and on May 10th she will have surgery to place a G-tube. 

We will be in the hospital for 3-5 days- 

depending on how she does.

She needs this surgery so we can best manage her 

feedings and care. 

The "phone call" Today-

 I received information that the girls now need to go see an Orthopedic Doctor- 

Their spines are curving. 

The disease is progressing. 

They both have slight curves in their spine- 

with my youngest being more severe. 

She is only 3. 

My oldest is only 8. 

"Adjusting to the New Normal" for them- 

is just another day to be 

SHINING, 

JOYOUS

and 

LOVING. 

So- no matter where you are- or who you are- 

Embrace your "normal"- and shine your light to others. 

Thats what the Voss girls would tell you to do... ;) 

Be richly BLESSED~

- Natosha -
*~* One BLESSED Mommie ~*~

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 The skin results and transformations within 
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If you are curious about the business or products-
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